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BFE - 57 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry McDermott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The final bell kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Terry McDermott could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Martin Diaz's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Terry McDermott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Martin Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McDermott is defended easily by Diaz.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Diaz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McDermott really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diaz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McDermott has escaped the position, nice work there.
McDermott tries to improve position but can't.
Diaz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on McDermott's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diaz trying to control the action but McDermott is working from the bottom.
McDermott tries to buck Diaz off but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McDermott. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermott is working hard here to advance position.
McDermott gets back to half guard.
McDermott actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McDermott defends it well.
McDermott trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up.
McDermott looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz is looking for a kimura but McDermott is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diaz to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McDermott is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McDermott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz wants to control from the top but McDermott keeps moving.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but McDermott has wrist control.
Diaz trying to control but McDermott is working from the bottom.
McDermott wants to improve his position but instead Diaz has moved into half guard.
McDermott is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDermott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermott working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but McDermott is keeping the position.
Diaz trying to move into half guard but instead McDermott has managed to sweep!
McDermott trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
McDermott works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Diaz pushes McDermott off looking to stand but McDermott dives back in and keeps control.
McDermott seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Diaz is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Terry McDermott!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diego Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raimo Tuomela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santana's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Apaga mais não bate(Jiu-jitsu). Raimo Tuomela acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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199 lbs
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196 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Santana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raimo Tuomela!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santana shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tuomela is trying to defend but Santana finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Santana is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tuomela sees it coming and defends easily.
Tuomela makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tuomela.
Tuomela looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tuomela is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tuomela is keeping the position for now.
Santana trying to control but Tuomela is working from the bottom.
Santana is looking to work some ground and pound but Tuomela has wrist control.
Tuomela is controlling Santana's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Raimo Tuomela has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Santana closes the distance and pushes Tuomela back into the cage.
Santana is working for takedown but Tuomela is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tuomela manages to break the clinch.
Tuomela scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Diego Santana has been cut.
A head kick misses from Santana.
Raimo Tuomela is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Santana does no damage.
Tuomela throws a series of punches but Santana moves out of range.
Tuomela drops Santana with a nice combination! Tuomela dives into Santana's guard, looking to finish!
Santana is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tuomela seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Oh Santana is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuomela tries to stand but Santana is controlling from the bottom.
Santana is looking for a triangle but Tuomela pushes his legs off easily.
Santana seems to have got his legs back now.
Santana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tuomela tries to stand but Santana is controlling from the bottom.
Tuomela won't allow Santana to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana controls Tuomela momentarily but Tuomela frees himself.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Santana manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Santana can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tuomela is looking to escape.
Santana jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tuomela is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tuomela and Santana has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tuomela is not content to let Santana control the position.
Santana throws a strike aimed at the side of Tuomela's head but Tuomela avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuomela gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tuomela is trying to stand.
Tuomela is kicking away at Santana from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Santana grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Tuomela trying to push Santana off... Tuomela taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Diego Santana!
An intense looking Diego Santana took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Quero agradecer a meu adversário por essa grande luta e dizer que fiz de tudo para dar esse grande show... Treinei muito pra isso, obrigado!!!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baptista Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machado comes to the cage accompanied by Bate Pesadão. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Baptista Reis!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reis misses with a straight right.
Machado tries to clinch but Reis is having none of it.
Reis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machado throws out the jab.
Reis throws a series of punches but Machado avoids them all with ease.
Machado defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reis.
Machado with a hook.
It looks like Baptista Reis has been cut.
Machado stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machado wants it to stay on the feet.
Reis misses with a double jab.
Machado lands with a nice body punch.
Machado fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reis, pushing him back against the cage.
Machado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stalling in the clinch from Machado.
Reis tries to circle away but Machado has him pinned against the cage.
Machado lands a shoulder strike.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reis misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Machado keeps control of Reis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Machado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machado lands with a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Machado. No joy for Reis on that attempt.
Daniel Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baptista Reis.
Reis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Machado paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Daniel Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machado.
Machado moves into the clinch.
Machado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado lands an uppercut.
Machado pushes Reis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up Baptista Reis's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reis blocks an uppercut.
Machado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machado scores with a shot to the side of Reis's head.
Reis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machado lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Reis is trying to break the clinch but Machado has him pressed against the cage.
Machado will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Reis up against the cage.
Machado lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reis backwards.
The cut above Baptista Reis's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Reis misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machado.
Machado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Machado scores with a shot to the side of Reis's head.
Baptista Reis's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machado.
A short right from Machado on the inside.
Machado can't find room to land a body shot as Reis controls the action.
Machado lands an uppercut.
Machado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Baptista Reis's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Daniel Machado!
A relieved looking Daniel Machado thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walter Sobchak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and War Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). War Tank acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Walter Sobchak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, War Tank!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tank fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sobchak feints and then cracks Tank's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tank down.
Sobchak scoring well with a low kick there.
Tank tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sobchak sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tank somewhat.
Sobchak lands with a nice body kick.
Sobchak moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like War Tank has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sobchak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sobchak lands a front kick.
Tank looks winded!
Sobchak throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tank.
Sobchak tries to close the distance and clinch but Tank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sobchak lands a head kick. Tank smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tank avoids the head kick by Sobchak.
Nice shot lands for Sobchak.
That has opened up War Tank's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tank shoots in looking for a takedown. Sobchak tries to sprawl out of it but Tank keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sobchak manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Walter Sobchak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of War Tank.
Sobchak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sobchak. That's going to slow Tank down.
Sobchak lands with a slapping head kick.
Sobchak with a nice cross.
Sobchak lands a jab to Tank's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tank shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sobchak sprawls well. Sobchak wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tank gets slowly back to his feet.
Tank takes one to the chin there.
Sobchak throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The cut above War Tank's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sobchak drives through and clinches with Tank against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobchak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sobchak pushes Tank back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Sobchak as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sobchak.
Sobchak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tank throws a head punch that misses.
Sobchak misses with a punch to the body.
Sobchak lands a right hand.
Sobchak scores with a nice hook to the head.
War Tank's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Sobchak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tank tries to circle away but Sobchak has him pinned against the cage.
A short uppercut from Sobchak.
Tank is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sobchak is defending well for now.
A right hand to the body from Sobchak.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sobchak.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Sobchak - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Sobchak on the inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at War Tank's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Walter Sobchak!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rene Concreto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrion Lannister has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tyrion Lannister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rene Concreto!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Concreto throws a lazy right hand but Lannister sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lannister lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Concreto tries to bum rush Lannister with a series of wild strikes but Lannister uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Concreto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lannister lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lannister looks to land a combination but Concreto avoids it well.
Lannister lands a big uppercut and Concreto crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Concreto looks OK. Lannister waves Concreto back to his feet!
Concreto throws a right hand that Lannister ducks under and follows up with a left that Lannister also avoids with ease.
Concreto looks winded!
Lannister looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lannister looks to score with a jab to the body but Concreto is just out of range.
Lannister comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lannister tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Concreto was well out of range. Poor timing from Lannister.
A punch combination from Lannister misses.
Lannister dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lannister cracks Concreto with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Concreto looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lannister finish him?
Concreto is rocked!
It looks like Rene Concreto has been cut.
Lannister drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Concreto's head, knocking him out cold! Lannister is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyrion Lannister!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maubee Away (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rebaldo Louza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Away comes to the cage accompanied by Rude Boy Dreams. Rebaldo Louza is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maubee Away!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rebaldo Louza!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Away shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Louza manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Louza is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Away trying to control but Louza is working from the bottom.
Louza has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Away is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Louza.
Away lands a decent elbow from side control.
Louza stops Away from passing to mount.
Away lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Louza down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Away looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Away wants to lay and pray for a moment but Louza keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Away wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Louza, who protects the arm well.
Away has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Away tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Away has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The strikes coming from Away are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Louza takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Away is putting a hurting on Louza here, landing some big shots from side control.
Away goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Louza has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Away but great work by Louza.
Louza lands some shots froms side control.
Away parries the strikes from Louza easily there. Louza is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Away to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Louza goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Away rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Louza's guard! Nice work there by Away!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Louza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Away throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Louza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Louza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Away loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Louza has an active guard here but Away has managed to pass into half guard.
Away is trying to control. Louza wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Away thows a huge punch but Louza dodges it nicely.
Louza blocking the ground and pound attempt from Away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louza tries to get to full guard but Away has control of the leg.
Away is trying to control. Louza wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Away in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Louza tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maubee Away!
Maubee Away decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pitagoras Euclides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mano Thao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thao has chosen Sabotage as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mano Thao has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pitagoras Euclides's chin.
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265 lbs
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215 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pitagoras Euclides!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mano Thao!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Euclides fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Thao.
Thao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Euclides changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thao tries to avoid it but Euclides manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thao to the ground. Thao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Euclides fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pitagoras Euclides. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thao feints and then cracks Euclides's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Euclides down.
Thao misses with a head kick.
Thao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thao takes a swing at Euclides's ribcage but misses.
Thao goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Thao throws a head kick that misses.
Euclides has a takedown stuffed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thao misses with a head kick.
A head kick from Thao lands but Euclides takes it in his stride.
Thao misses with a head kick.
Thao throws a head kick that misses
and Euclides counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Euclides is looking to advance position but Thao won't allow it.
Euclides is looking for a kimura but Thao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Euclides to get the leverage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Euclides is looking for a kimura here.
Euclides looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Euclides tries to stand but can't do so whilst Thao controls his leg.
Euclides trying to control from half guard but Thao is working away.
Euclides is really struggling to control Thao but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Euclides is working for a kimura but Thao is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Euclides is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thao sees it coming and defends easily.
Euclides is looking for a kimura here.
Euclides is trying to work for a kimura but Thao is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Euclides works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thao is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Euclides is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Thao to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Thao shrugs it off.
Euclides wants to control the pace but Thao is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pitagoras Euclides dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thao misses with a head kick.
Thao throws an overhand right that lands on Euclides's shoulder, as Euclides tries to avoid the shot.
Euclides fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thao is out of range.
Mano Thao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thao throws a sloppy head kick and Euclides moves out of range easily.
Euclides closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thao circles away.
Thao lands with a kick to the temple. Euclides shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick misses from Thao.
Euclides shoots for a takedown but Thao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Euclides misses with a takedown attempt - Thao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pitagoras Euclides. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thao throws a sloppy head kick and Euclides moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Thao blocks the leg kick.
Thao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mano Thao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thao cracks Euclides with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thao throws a head kick but Euclides moves out of range.
Euclides fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Euclides takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Thao as Euclides shoots in.
Thao stuffs the takedown attempt from Euclides. Euclides gets slowly back to his feet.
Thao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Euclides is looking to chop away at Thao's legs.
Thao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thao wants it to stay on the feet.
Euclides closes the distance and clinches up with Thao, looking for a takedown. Euclides pushes Thao against the cage but Thao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thao lands a big head kick that sends Euclides tumbling to the mat! Thao takes a step backwards and waves Euclides back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Euclides is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Euclides shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thao as he avoids it easily.
Oh Euclides is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thao lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Euclides crumples to the floor! Thao milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mano Thao!
Mano Thao decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Jakort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kara Hiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiri has chosen Society as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ralph Jakort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kara Hiri!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jakort fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hiri, pushing him back against the cage.
Jakort tries to pull guard but Hiri won't allow it.
Jakort tries to throw a body punch but Hiri avoids it by throwing Jakort back against the cage.
Hiri scores with a shot to the side of Jakort's head.
Jakort looking to slow down the pace here.
Jakort fails to pull guard.
Jakort looking to stall.
Hiri lands a body shot.
Jakort tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hiri avoids it.
Hiri is pressed up against the cage. Jakort has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hiri down to the mat. Hiri avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Jakort. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut lands for Hiri. That snapped Jakort's head back.
Jakort shoots in looking for a takedown but Hiri manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jakort's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hiri looks to score with a jab to the body but Jakort is just out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hiri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hiri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jakort takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jakort shoots in for a takedown but Hiri shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hiri scores with a body shot.
Jakort is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiri thows a body shot but no joy.
Jakort takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hiri scores with a nice head shot.
Hiri digs a good body shot into Jakort's ribs.
Hiri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hiri throws a shot to the body.
Jakort takes one on the button.
It looks like Ralph Jakort has been cut.
Hiri drops Jakort with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jakort looks back up at him and smiles so Hiri waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Jakort is rocked!
Hiri throws an uppercut from hell that sends Jakort clean off his feet! He's out cold! Hiri stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kara Hiri!
Kara Hiri decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ross Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Super Trooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maxwell comes to the cage accompanied by Sonne - Rammstein. Trooper has chosen №1 as his entrance music. Super Trooper has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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258 lbs
20 - 12 - 0 |
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31
290 lbs
18 - 12 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ross Maxwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Super Trooper!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trooper shoots and misses
and Maxwell counters with a three punch combo that has Trooper backing up. Trooper nods at Maxwell to acknowledge the strikes.
Trooper shoots in for a takedown but Maxwell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Trooper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maxwell.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Trooper.
Ross Maxwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Super Trooper.
Trooper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maxwell throws out the jab.
Maxwell slaps away a takedown attempt from Trooper, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Trooper avoids a punch combination nicely.
Trooper is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Maxwell's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trooper is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maxwell sees it coming and defends easily.
Maxwell is looking for a sweep. Trooper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Trooper with the ground and pound but Maxwell uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trooper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trooper is pushing down on Maxwell's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maxwell is fighting to maintain full guard but Trooper has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maxwell is trying to maintain the position but Trooper is very close to passing his half guard.
Trooper maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Maxwell could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Trooper has cracked it and Maxwell is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Trooper!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Super Trooper!
In his post fight interview, Super Trooper started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juberto Pieropan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pieropan comes to the cage accompanied by Titanium. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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275 lbs
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180 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juberto Pieropan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kurt Wagner!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Pieropan misses the target.
Wagner defending well as Pieropan loads up on a big left hand.
Kurt Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Pieropan as Wagner shoots in.
Pieropan jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wagner shoots in but no luck this time.
Wagner fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pieropan to the ground. Wagner is now in Pieropan's guard.
Wagner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wagner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wagner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pieropan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wagner postures up and lands a big shot to Pieropan's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wagner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wagner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wagner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pieropan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wagner.
Wagner throws a big right hand that misses.
Wagner throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pieropan keeping full guard, as Wagner tries to pass.
Wagner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wagner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wagner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wagner cracks Pieropan with a solid left hand.
Wagner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pieropan is trying to control the position but Wagner postures up.
Pieropan wants to sweep here but Wagner controlling him for the moment.
Wagner throws a big right hand that misses.
Wagner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pieropan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wagner on the ground.
Wagner stopping the sweep attempt from Pieropan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wagner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wagner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wagner postures up in Pieropan's guard and throws a big left but Pieropan blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wagner throws a big right hand that misses.
Wagner is looking to work some ground and pound but Pieropan has wrist control.
Wagner postures up in Pieropan's guard and throws a big left but Pieropan blocks it.
Wagner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wagner scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wagner is looking to work some ground and pound but Pieropan has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pieropan pulls Wagner in close to his closed guard and prevents Wagner from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner distracts Pieropan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pieropan trying to keep a closed guard but Wagner is proving a slippery customer.
Wagner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pieropan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wagner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pieropan's head.
Wagner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wagner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wagner throws a big right hand that misses.
Pieropan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wagner is one step ahead there.
Wagner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wagner stands up over Pieropan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wagner throws an elbow that misses. Pieropan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wagner's guard. Nice move by Pieropan!
Wagner is trying to keep Pieropan in close.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagner wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pieropan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Wagner dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wagner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pieropan defends it nicely.
Pieropan throws a jab when Wagner was well out of range.
Wagner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pieropan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wagner.
Wagner moves out of range of the strikes.
Pieropan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wagner is defended easily by Pieropan.
Juberto Pieropan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Wagner.
Pieropan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wagner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pieropan but Pieropan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wagner blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pieropan stuffs the takedown.
A left lands for Pieropan.
Wagner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wagner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pieropan throws out the jab.
Wagner shoots in looking for a takedown. Pieropan tries to sprawl out of it but Wagner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pieropan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wagner misses with a takedown attempt - Pieropan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wagner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wagner.
Pieropan regains half guard, as Wagner was trying to land strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pieropan is looking to improve his position.
Wagner thows a huge punch but Pieropan dodges it nicely.
Wagner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pieropan gets full guard.
Wagner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pieropan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wagner.
Wagner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wagner throwing strikes from guard but Pieropan blocks nicely.
Wagner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kurt Wagner has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wagner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wagner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wagner is working Pieropan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wagner postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wagner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pieropan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wagner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wagner postures up in Pieropan's guard and throws a big left but Pieropan blocks it.
Pieropan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wagner's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wagner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pieropan wants to control from the top but Wagner keeps moving.
Wagner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pieropan sitting in guard here, content to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wagner is on top in guard.
Wagner throws a big right hand that misses.
Pieropan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wagner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pieropan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pieropan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wagner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wagner throws an elbow that misses. Pieropan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wagner's guard. Nice move by Pieropan!
Wagner wants to sweep here but Pieropan controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Wagner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wagner closes the distance and clinches up with Pieropan, looking for a takedown. Wagner pushes Pieropan against the cage but Pieropan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pieropan throws a jab when Wagner was well out of range.
Wagner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wagner closes the distance and clinches up with Pieropan, looking for a takedown. Wagner pushes Pieropan against the cage but Pieropan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Juberto Pieropan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Wagner.
Wagner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wagner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wagner blocks a jab.
Wagner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pieropan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pieropan misses with a straight right.
A big left from Pieropan misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pieropan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wagner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wagner closes the distance and clinches up with Pieropan, looking for a takedown. Wagner pushes Pieropan against the cage but Pieropan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wagner is defended easily by Pieropan.
Wagner shoots in and drives through. Pieropan sprawls well.
Pieropan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Pieropan. Those never looked like landing.
Wagner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pieropan is fending him off so far but Wagner persists. Nope, Pieropan circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Pieropan as Wagner shoots in.
Wagner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pieropan tries to avoid it but Wagner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pieropan to the ground. Pieropan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wagner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pieropan.
Pieropan misses with an uppercut.
Wagner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pieropan circles away.
Wagner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pieropan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wagner shoots in looking for a takedown. Pieropan tries to sprawl out of it but Wagner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pieropan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pieropan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wagner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pieropan avoids it really well and circles away.
Juberto Pieropan is winning the standup battle so far.
Wagner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pieropan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pieropan lands a jab to the nose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pieropan connects with a crisp jab.
Wagner shoots in for a double leg but Pieropan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pieropan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wagner is rocked!
Pieropan stuffs the takedown attempt from Wagner. Wagner gets slowly back to his feet.
Wagner is still on wobbly legs! Can Pieropan finish him?
Pieropan throws a lazy right hand but Wagner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pieropan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pieropan weaves into range and cracks Wagner right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Wagner goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Pieropan is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juberto Pieropan!
Juberto Pieropan retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Juberto Pieropan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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