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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rakharo Bharbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franklin Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bharbo comes to the cage accompanied by Tomorrow by Salif Keita. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rakharo Bharbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Franklin Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dos Santos throws a wild body kick that Bharbo sees coming a mile off.
Dos Santos tries for a takedown but Bharbo circles away easily
and Bharbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dos Santos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dos Santos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bharbo counters with a left to the body.
Bharbo moves into the clinch.
Bharbo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dos Santos misses with a takedown attempt
and Bharbo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rakharo Bharbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franklin Dos Santos.
Sloppy strikes from Dos Santos. Those never looked like landing.
Bharbo has managed to clinch.
Bharbo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dos Santos takes a swing at Bharbo's ribcage but misses.
Dos Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bharbo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bharbo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bharbo is stalling in the full guard.
Dos Santos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dos Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dos Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Bharbo is proving a slippery customer.
Bharbo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bharbo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bharbo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dos Santos misses with a takedown
so Bharbo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bharbo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dos Santos is trying to control the position but Bharbo postures up.
Bharbo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bharbo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bharbo won't allow Dos Santos to sweep him here.
Bharbo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bharbo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bharbo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dos Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Rakharo Bharbo wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dos Santos moves into the clinch successfully.
Bharbo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bharbo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dos Santos on the ground.
Bharbo wants to pass the guard but Dos Santos is keeping the position.
Bharbo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dos Santos wants to get back to his feet but Bharbo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dos Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bharbo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bharbo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bharbo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dos Santos is trying to keep Bharbo in close.
Bharbo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bharbo looking to pass the guard.
Bharbo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bharbo wants to pass the guard but Dos Santos is keeping the position.
Dos Santos looking for a triangle here. Bharbo is fighting it but it looks tight! Dos Santos pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bharbo is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Franklin Dos Santos!
A victorious Franklin Dos Santos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sigurd Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeffrey Chambers has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sigurd Silva's chin.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sigurd Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeffrey Chambers!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chambers shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silva cracks a nice hook into Chambers's ribs.
Silva gets a clinch.
Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Silva jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Silva stuns Chambers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Silva lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva scores with a nice head shot.
Silva leaves Chambers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Silva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No luck for Chambers with that takedown attempt.
Sigurd Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeffrey Chambers.
Silva wants to clinch up but Chambers keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chambers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chambers scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Silva to see if he's OK.
Chambers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chambers is chipping away with strikes.
Chambers throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Chambers is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ground and pound from Chambers seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Chambers seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Silva is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Chambers asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chambers wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva, who protects the arm well.
Chambers in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chambers on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chambers has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chambers postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Silva taking punishment in the form of punches.
Chambers tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chambers has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Silva is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Chambers is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Chambers looking to finish Silva with some ground and pound. This is bad for Silva!
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!
Chambers moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Silva has worked his arm free - good work by Silva!
Chambers advances to full mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chambers unloads with some shots from mount but Silva bucks and avoids them well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Chambers dominated that round.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chambers takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Silva lands a nice shot that snaps Chambers's head back.
Silva lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chambers takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chambers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Silva clinches up with Chambers and pushes him back against the cage.
Silva prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chambers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chambers wants a takedown but no success here.
Sigurd Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeffrey Chambers.
Chambers has Silva pressed against the cage, preventing Silva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chambers.
Sigurd Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chambers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva connects with a body shot that sends Chambers's belly button to the back.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looks to land a combination. Chambers sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Chambers misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silva thuds a left hand into Chambers's body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Silva!
Chambers closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Chambers pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sigurd Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chambers is breathing heavily.
Chambers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Silva.
Silva connects with a crisp jab.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Chambers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Silva forces Chambers back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chambers has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Silva after a bit of a struggle.
Silva breaks the clinch.
Chambers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chambers takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chambers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chambers doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chambers is defended easily by Silva.
Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Chambers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Chambers shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silva moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Chambers has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a right and a left that Chambers avoids nicely.
Silva scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Chambers keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva cracks Chambers with a good jab.
Silva scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Chambers on that attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Silva scores with a four punch combination!
Sigurd Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silva lands a body shot.
Chambers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Silva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chambers shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a one two combo.
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Chambers counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chambers stops Silva from standing up.
Chambers scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chambers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chambers is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chambers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigurd Silva dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chambers backs up against the cage.
Chambers wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chambers shoots in but no luck this time.
Chambers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Chambers persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Chambers takes one to the side of the head.
Chambers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chambers shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Chambers is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying to stand up here but Chambers is controlling him well.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Chambers is very close to passing his half guard.
Silva wants to improve his position but Chambers is controlling well.
Chambers wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Chambers.
Silva is looking to escape.
Chambers has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Silva defend it? Chambers steps over the head and cranks it - Silva is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Chambers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jeffrey Chambers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Silva Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matheus Fonseca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fonseca is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Funkist-Snow Fairy. The key to victory for Silva Bones has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Silva Bones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matheus Fonseca!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bones throws a sloppy head kick and Fonseca moves out of range easily.
Bones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bones looks to land a body kick but Fonseca moved away.
Bones throws a lazy head kick
and Fonseca counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bones won't be happy with that.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
You can see the frustration on Bones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bones tries to escape but Fonseca is in control.
Fonseca cracks Bones with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fonseca is trying to get an arm triangle but Bones is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fonseca scoring with punches and elbows.
Bones is trying to get back to half guard.
Fonseca tries to move to mount but Bones blocks the move with his legs.
Fonseca working the ground and pound.
Fonseca tries for a kimura but Bones is defending well.
Fonseca lands a few punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fonseca landing strikes.
Bones can't do much from the bottom here.
Fonseca thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fonseca in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fonseca tries to move to mount but Bones blocks the move with his legs.
Fonseca looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Bones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fonseca scoring with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fonseca working away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bones is looking for a sweep.
Fonseca wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bones, who protects the arm well.
Fonseca scoring with punches and elbows.
Bones can't do much from the bottom here.
Bones taking a bit of punishment here - Fonseca scoring with strikes.
Bones manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bones wants to stand up but Fonseca is controlling the position.
Fonseca works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fonseca is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bones trying to control the position from guard on top but Fonseca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fonseca looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bones is one step ahead there.
Fonseca had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bones defends it easily.
Bones wants to pass the guard but Fonseca is keeping the position.
Bones trying to control but Fonseca is working from the bottom.
Fonseca working for submissions but it's allowed Bones to get to half guard.
Fonseca is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bones pulls his head out easily.
Bones is trying to control. Fonseca wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bones is really struggling to control Fonseca but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fonseca regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fonseca is trying to keep Bones in close.
Bones trying to control but Fonseca is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Silva Bones wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bones throws a head kick but Fonseca moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fonseca darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice strikes from Fonseca there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matheus Fonseca dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bones throws a head kick that misses.
Bones misses with a head kick.
Bones throws a body kick that misses.
Bones looks to land a body kick but Fonseca moved away.
Fonseca checks the leg kick.
Fonseca blocks the body kick.
Fonseca tries for a takedown but Bones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fonseca blocks a head kick by Bones.
Bones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fonseca dives in and scores a takedown into Bones's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fonseca is in close to Bones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fonseca makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fonseca lands a couple of digs.
Fonseca drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fonseca jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bones keeping full guard, as Fonseca tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fonseca keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bones's head.
Fonseca is looking to work some ground and pound but Bones has wrist control.
Fonseca drops back looking for a leg! Bones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bones manages to kick Fonseca off! Fonseca jumps back into Bones's guard.
Fonseca trying to control the position from guard on top but Bones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fonseca lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fonseca trying to control but Bones is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fonseca is working Bones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bones controls Fonseca momentarily but Fonseca frees himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bones pulls Fonseca in close to prevent any damage.
Bones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fonseca is one step ahead there.
Fonseca missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fonseca slips nicely into half guard.
Fonseca wants to work for an arm triangle but Bones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fonseca winds up and cracks Bones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fonseca.
Fonseca is thwarting Bones's attempts to control the position.
Fonseca is looking to take a break and control but Bones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bones is pressing down on Fonseca's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fonseca content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fonseca wants to control from the top but Bones keeps moving.
Bones looking to control.
Fonseca wants to control from the top but Bones keeps moving.
Bones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fonseca trying to control but Bones is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fonseca doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fonseca manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fonseca is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fonseca preventing the sweep.
Bones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fonseca scoring with punches to the head and body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matheus Fonseca showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Fonseca blocks a head kick by Bones.
Fonseca blocks a head kick by Bones.
Bones throws a head kick that misses.
Bones gets caught napping as Fonseca dives in and scores a takedown. Bones manages to retain guard.
Fonseca lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fonseca with a nice head shot there.
Fonseca loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fonseca preventing the sweep.
Fonseca working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matheus Fonseca has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fonseca lands a couple of digs.
Bones wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Fonseca is now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fonseca wants to pass to mount but Bones is defending the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fonseca lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fonseca wants to work for an arm triangle but Bones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fonseca is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bones is just riding it out for now. Fonseca eventually gives up the hold.
Fonseca is thwarting Bones's attempts to control the position.
Fonseca working over Bones with some ground and pound. Bones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fonseca is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bones gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fonseca is one step ahead there.
Fonseca throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fonseca trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bones controls Fonseca momentarily but Fonseca frees himself.
Bones is pulling down on Fonseca's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fonseca landing some decent shots from guard.
Fonseca is working Bones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fonseca is one step ahead there.
Fonseca connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fonseca thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bones controls Fonseca momentarily but Fonseca frees himself.
Fonseca trying to control but Bones is working from the bottom.
Fonseca postures up in Bones's guard and throws a big left but Bones blocks it.
Bones looking to control.
Fonseca trying to control the position from guard on top but Bones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Silva Bones.
Fonseca looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bones!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fonseca working the ground and pound from side control.
Bones is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fonseca's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fonseca seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bones wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fonseca lands a nice short elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bones trying to control but Fonseca postures up.
Fonseca drops an elbow to the side of Bones's head.
Fonseca seems to be looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bones pushes Fonseca off looking to stand but Fonseca dives back in and keeps control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fonseca lands a nice short elbow.
Silva Bones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matheus Fonseca is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bones tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matheus Fonseca comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fonseca winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matheus Fonseca!
During a confident post fight interview, Matheus Fonseca thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tone Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Stock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stock is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Can't Hold Us. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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209 lbs
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207 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tone Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Stock!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stock fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Black avoids it really well and circles away.
Stock closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Black to the mat! Black manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stock missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Black wants to stand up but Stock is controlling him.
Black keeping moving, preventing Stock from controlling successfully.
Stock wants to pass the guard but Black is keeping the position.
Stock is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stock trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Black dives in and scores a takedown into Stock's guard.
Black working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Black with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Black defends well.
Stock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Black loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black is working Stock over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stock has momentary wrist control but Black slips an elbow through the middle.
Black is in close to Stock's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stock has his foot on Black's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Black works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Black wants to control from the top but Stock keeps moving.
Black stands up over Stock, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stock keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Stock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Black landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stock looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Black's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Black knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stock on the ground.
Black decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stock, up you get!
The fight stays on the outside here - Stock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jon Stock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black shoots in and gets a takedown into Stock's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black throwing strikes from guard but Stock blocks nicely.
Black avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stock looks winded!
Black chips away with some ground and pound.
Black connects with a couple of short punches.
Black wanted to stand there but Stock had control of the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Black postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Black can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Black landing with the ground and pound.
Stock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Black distracts Stock with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Black lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Black postures up in Stock's guard and throws a big left but Stock blocks it.
Stock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Black.
Black throws a strike but Stock rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stock trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tone Black dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Black gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Black just stands there and leans against the cage.
Black holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Black gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Stock regains guard.
Black postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Black lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Black is aware though and is defending well.
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stock is keeping the position for now.
Stock wants to sweep here but Black controlling him for the moment.
Black content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black landing some decent shots from guard.
Black wants to control from the top but Stock keeps moving.
Black postures up and lands a big shot to Stock's brow.
Black trying to control but Stock is working from the bottom.
Stock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stock is trying to control the position but Black postures up.
Black postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Black is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stock is trying to keep Black in close.
Black wants to control from the top but Stock keeps moving.
Stock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Black.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Stock looking to control.
Black scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Black defends it easily.
Stock is breathing heavily.
Black is in close to Stock's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Black trying to control but Stock is working from the bottom.
Black stands up over Stock, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Black cracks Stock with a solid left hand.
Black postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Black has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Black is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tone Black overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stock keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass.
Black works over Stock with some ground and pound from guard.
Stock looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Black lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Black lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Black throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stock wants to sweep here but Black controlling him for the moment.
Stock has momentary wrist control but Black slips an elbow through the middle.
Black keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stock's head.
Stock controls Black momentarily but Black frees himself.
Black landing some decent shots from guard.
Black landing some decent shots from guard.
Stock is looking for a triangle but Black pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black working some strikes from top position.
Black trying to control but Stock is working from the bottom.
Black stands and steps away. Stock gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A looping hook to the body misses from Black. Stock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stock just misses with a punch to the body.
Black steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stock.
Black moves into the clinch successfully.
Black working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stock is trying to break free.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Black.
Black breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch but Stock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tone Black dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Stock avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Black looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Black swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tone Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Black dodges the punch combination from Stock.
Stock tries to close the distance and clinch but Black swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stock throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stock closes the distance and clinches.
Stock decides to pull guard.
Black postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Black doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Black manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Black connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black trying to control but Stock is working from the bottom.
Stock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black is one step ahead there.
Black makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Black wants to control from the top but Stock keeps moving.
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stock is keeping the position for now.
Black throws a big right hand that misses.
Black throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Black is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Stock has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Black is looking to defend but Stock has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Black! Stock pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Black taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jon Stock!
After the big win, Jon Stock made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fighters First Nutrition Amsterdam 160 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Donovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodolfo Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodolfo Vieira is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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215 lbs
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217 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue 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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andreas Donovan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodolfo Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donovan connects with a body shot that sends Vieira's belly button to the back.
Donovan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donovan. Vieira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donovan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vieira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Donovan lands with a right hand.
Donovan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vieira has time to react.
Vieira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Donovan.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Donovan but Donovan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Donovan as he jumps to the side.
Donovan stuffs the takedown.
Andreas Donovan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodolfo Vieira.
Sloppy strikes from Donovan. Those never looked like landing.
Donovan throws out a powerful jab.
Vieira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
Donovan tries to close the distance and clinch but Vieira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Donovan lands with a straight right. Vieira didn't see that one coming.
Andreas Donovan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan tries to clinch up but Vieira circles away and keeps his distance.
Andreas Donovan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donovan lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Rodolfo Vieira has been cut.
Donovan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vieira to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Vieira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Donovan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donovan is wriggling around but Vieira manages to pass to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Let's hope that Vieira has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Vieira 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. Donovan tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Vieira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodolfo Vieira!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ron Burgundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Lita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renato Lita has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ron Burgundy's chin.
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155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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150 lbs
0 - 3 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ron Burgundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renato Lita!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burgundy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Burgundy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lita pinned against the cage. Lita gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Burgundy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lita closes the distance looking to clinch
and Burgundy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Burgundy pulls Lita into guard.
Burgundy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lita has gone for a leg lock! Burgundy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lita's guard.
Burgundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Lita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lita is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lita keeping moving, preventing Burgundy from controlling successfully.
Lita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lita has his feet on Burgundy's thighs here. He's pushed Burgundy off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Burgundy screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Renato Lita!
A victorious Renato Lita thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saleem Ibraheem Omar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Kupper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saleem Ibraheem Omar had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Saleem Ibraheem Omar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ben Kupper!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibraheem Omar lands a nice shot to the body.
Kupper moves to clinch but Ibraheem Omar breaks away
and Ibraheem Omar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kupper has his takedown stuffed
and Ibraheem Omar counters with a nice body shot.
Ibraheem Omar connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Ben Kupper has been cut.
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!
Ibraheem Omar lunges at Kupper with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kupper's hand.
Ibraheem Omar lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Kupper - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Ibraheem Omar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Saleem Ibraheem Omar!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joachim Braga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Percival Pellinore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pellinore comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Game of Thrones kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Percival Pellinore has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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284 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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26
280 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joachim Braga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Percival Pellinore!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pellinore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Percival Pellinore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Braga misses with a low kick.
Pellinore thows a body shot but no joy.
Pellinore just misses with a punch to the body.
Pellinore fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Braga misses with a kick to the body.
Braga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pellinore misses with a looping left.
Pellinore looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pellinore showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Braga working a defensive guard here.
Pellinore looking to pass the guard.
Braga wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Pellinore is now in half guard.
Pellinore looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Braga trying to control from the bottom.
Braga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pellinore on the ground.
Pellinore looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Braga has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pellinore is working away from the top position though.
Pellinore with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braga trying to hold on to Pellinore's head to control him but Pellinore postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Joachim Braga.
Pellinore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Braga manages to avoid it.
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!
Pellinore digs a good hook to Braga's body.
Pellinore takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pellinore closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Braga's guard.
Braga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braga is trying to keep Pellinore in close.
Pellinore is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Braga wants to sweep here but Pellinore controlling him for the moment.
Pellinore scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pellinore throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pellinore not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pellinore passes into half guard.
Braga has hold of Pellinore's hands but Pellinore slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pellinore keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pellinore missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Braga trying to control from the bottom.
Pellinore performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Braga wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Braga on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Braga trying to control from the bottom.
Pellinore is looking to advance position but Braga won't allow it.
Pellinore is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Braga is trying to control but can't.
Pellinore is pressing down on Braga's thigh, looking to free his foot. Braga is holding on for now.
Pellinore throwing shots but Braga is blocking nicely.
Pellinore has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Braga trying to control but Pellinore postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pellinore prevents Braga from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pellinore is thwarting Braga's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Percival Pellinore dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pellinore. Braga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pellinore just misses with a punch to the body.
Pellinore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Braga will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Braga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pellinore. Braga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pellinore misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Pellinore misses its intended target.
Braga motions for Pellinore to come forward. Braga throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pellinore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Braga manages to avoid it.
Joachim Braga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Pellinore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Braga throws a leg kick but Pellinore sees it coming and moves out of range.
Braga moves out of range as Pellinore strikes.
Braga moves out of range as Pellinore strikes.
Braga throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pellinore is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Braga's half guard.
Braga is looking to control Pellinore's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Braga avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pellinore is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pellinore drops an elbow to the side of Braga's head.
Braga has a hand on Pellinore's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pellinore takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
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!
Braga is desperately trying to improve his position but Pellinore has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pellinore sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pellinore scoring with strikes but Braga is staying in there.
Braga is rocked!
It looks like Joachim Braga has been cut.
Pellinore loads up with a big shot that hurts Braga! He's pulled Pellinore in close but Pellinore has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Braga survive? More strikes from Pellinore and Braga is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Percival Pellinore!
Percival Pellinore very nearly forgot to thank Pirates Powder amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kwan Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dahl Haas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haas is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by donGURALesko - GIOVANNI DZIADZIA. Kwan Gracie is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kwan Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dahl Haas!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haas scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Kwan Gracie has been cut.
Gracie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Haas.
Haas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
Haas cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haas walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Gracie drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Haas swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Gracie's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dahl Haas!
Our winner, Dahl Haas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Invincible (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien ONeill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damien ONeill 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mr Invincible!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damien ONeill!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ONeill misses with a body shot.
ONeill jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Invincible shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice body kick from Invincible.
A nice inside leg kick there by Invincible. That's going to slow ONeill down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Invincible.
Invincible steps to the side to avoid the strikes from ONeill.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! ONeill crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Invincible - the referee stops the clock and ONeill gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Invincible. ONeill manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Invincible drops his hands momentarily and ONeill takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Invincible throws a quick inside leg kick.
Invincible scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as ONeill checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Invincible misses with a jab, cross combination.
Invincible darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
ONeill misses with a wild body shot.
ONeill thows a body shot but no joy.
Invincible cracks ONeill with a right hand to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Invincible. That's going to slow ONeill down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Invincible.
ONeill takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Invincible cracks ONeill with an open hand slap.
Mr Invincible seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Invincible scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
ONeill stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Invincible.
ONeill looks to score with a jab to the body but Invincible is just out of range.
Invincible moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
ONeill looks winded!
Invincible throws a half hearted mid kick.
Invincible throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Invincible throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Invincible feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to ONeill's calf.
Invincible lands a nice looking kick to the body. ONeill takes a step back to recover.
Invincible feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to ONeill's calf.
ONeill takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Invincible feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to ONeill's calf.
Invincible thows a body kick. ONeill tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Invincible dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on ONeill. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Invincible lands a leg kick that knocks ONeill off balance momentarily.
Invincible scores with a head kick.
It looks like Damien ONeill has been cut.
Invincible listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Invincible slips under a jab.
Invincible throws a nice inside leg kick.
Invincible lands with a thumping leg kick.
ONeill walks forward, straight into a front kick from Invincible.
Invincible bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Invincible fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt ONeill.
ONeill tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Invincible throws a quick inside leg kick.
Invincible moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Invincible. That's going to slow ONeill down.
Invincible is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Invincible turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Invincible is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Invincible fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt ONeill.
Invincible lands with a thumping leg kick.
Invincible throws a leg kick which misses ONeill's front leg but catches the back leg as ONeill tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Invincible.
ONeill takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
ONeill stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Invincible.
Invincible moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Invincible really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Invincible scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Invincible scores with a kick to the body.
Good shot there by Invincible.
Invincible with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick lands from Invincible.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Invincible.
Invincible feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to ONeill's calf.
Nice body kick from Invincible.
Invincible scores with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Invincible. That's going to slow ONeill down.
Invincible throws a head kick that half lands.
ONeill is rocked!
Invincible throws an overhand right that drops ONeill like a sack of potatoes! Invincible dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Invincible!
After winning the bout, Mr Invincible thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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