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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Matsuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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190 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Dias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Damian Matsuo!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsuo lands a nice hook to Dias's body. Dias takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Matsuo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matsuo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dias.
It looks like Gabriel Dias has been cut.
Matsuo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dias if he has to take too many more of those.
Matsuo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dias's calf.
Matsuo feints a jab promting Dias to slip. Matsuo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dias slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Damian Matsuo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuo feints a jab promting Dias to slip. Matsuo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dias slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dias shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Matsuo defends it nicely.
Dias is breathing heavily.
Dias has his takedown stuffed
and Matsuo counters with a left and a right that stings Dias.
Dias takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick by Matsuo - that's a beauty! Dias is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Matsuo can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Damian Matsuo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Derek Moriga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beniamino Comando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Comando comes into a darkened arena with his song building. This War Is Ours kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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148 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Derek Moriga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Beniamino Comando!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moriga scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Moriga lands with a nice body punch.
Moriga stuffs the takedown attempt from Comando. Comando gets slowly back to his feet.
Moriga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Comando does no damage.
Comando pushes Moriga away with a front kick.
Comando tries to clinch but Moriga is having none of it.
Comando shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Moriga manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moriga keeping full guard, as Comando tries to pass.
Comando wants to control from the top but Moriga keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moriga is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moriga keeping full guard, as Comando tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Derek Moriga just wasn't active enough.
Moriga tries to bum rush Comando with a series of wild strikes but Comando uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Moriga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Comando takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice uppercut there from Moriga.
Comando is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Comando throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moriga's waist but Moriga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Comando off to one side.
Moriga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Comando has time to react.
A punch combination from Moriga misses.
Moriga lands a jab to the nose.
Moriga connects with a crisp jab.
Moriga misses with a double jab.
Comando walks into a left hand.
Comando has a takedown stuffed.
Derek Moriga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beniamino Comando.
Comando throws a shot from downtown. Moriga moves away and avoids it.
Derek Moriga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moriga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Comando tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Moriga decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Comando's guard.
Moriga passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Moriga lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Moriga passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Comando!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moriga dominating with strikes here.
Moriga cracks Comando with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Comando is rocked!
Moriga unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Comando wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Moriga celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Moriga!
Beniamino Comando spoke after the fight, saying 'I do not despair for my defeat, I continue to train hard and win fights.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Americo Ferriera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samran Mookjai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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183 lbs
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166 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Solid chin |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Americo Ferriera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Samran Mookjai!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mookjai goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Americo Ferriera has been cut.
Mookjai throws a nice inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mookjai.
Mookjai throws a lazy head kick
and Ferriera counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mookjai's guard now.
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!
Ferriera is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mookjai is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mookjai has escaped and now he's on top!
Ferriera working for a triangle but Mookjai defends it easily.
Mookjai trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferriera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferriera wants to get back to his feet but Mookjai is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ferriera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mookjai works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferriera makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mookjai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mookjai cracks the inside of Ferriera's front leg.
Mookjai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ferriera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Samran Mookjai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferriera avoids the head kick by Mookjai.
Ferriera tries to keep at a distance but Mookjai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mookjai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ferriera lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mookjai makes his way to full guard, as Ferriera worked for a kimura.
Mookjai is controlling Ferriera's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferriera drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mookjai dives on top into guard.
Mookjai trying to control but Ferriera is working from the bottom.
Ferriera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mookjai forces his way into half guard.
Ferriera looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mookjai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mookjai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ferriera sees it coming and defends easily.
Mookjai trying to control the action but Ferriera is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mookjai has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ferriera defend it? Mookjai steps over the head and cranks it - Ferriera is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mookjai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Samran Mookjai!
An out of breath Samran Mookjai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mathias Alm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silberio ZasZas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alm comes to the cage accompanied by Rise Against - Give It All. Silberio ZasZas will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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207 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mathias Alm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Silberio ZasZas!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ZasZas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
ZasZas throws a right and a left that both miss.
ZasZas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alm sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Alm shoots for a double leg takedown but ZasZas sprawls well. He's pushed Alm's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alm is defended easily by ZasZas.
Oooooh!!! ZasZas has knocked Alm down with a huge combo! ZasZas steps away and waves a wobbly Alm back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Alm is rocked!
It looks like Mathias Alm has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
ZasZas lands a leg kick that knocks Alm off balance momentarily.
ZasZas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
ZasZas throws a right hand that Alm ducks under and follows up with a left that Alm also avoids with ease.
Alm shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. ZasZas defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mathias Alm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ZasZas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alm circles away quickly and effectively.
ZasZas throws a series of punches but Alm avoids them all with ease.
Alm tries to score a power double leg takedown but ZasZas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alm somewhat.
No luck for Alm with that takedown attempt.
Alm is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from ZasZas.
ZasZas lands a left and a right that send Alm crashing to the mat, dazed. ZasZas thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ZasZas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
ZasZas cracks Alm's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Alm slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before ZasZas can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Silberio ZasZas!
Mathias Alm was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel McDermott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bleed It Out. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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185 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryoto Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel McDermott!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from McDermott.
McDermott drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Machida tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Machida can't do much from the bottom here.
McDermott tries to advance to mount but can't.
Machida is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Machida avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McDermott.
Machida is trying to improve his position.
McDermott is looking to take a break and control but Machida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDermott tries to advance to mount but Machida denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida is trying to improve his position.
Machida avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McDermott.
Machida tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McDermott wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McDermott looking to control but instead Machida has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Machida wants to control but McDermott is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Machida blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDermott.
McDermott is trying to control. Machida wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida is controlling McDermott's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Machida is in trouble now - McDermott has advanced to mount!
McDermott has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Machida wants to control but McDermott is having none of it.
Machida can't escape the position.
Machida is working hard here to advance position.
McDermott looking to finish Machida with some ground and pound. This is bad for Machida!
McDermott lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McDermott swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Machida is now in McDermott's guard. A big mistake from McDermott there, giving up the dominant position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Machida in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machida throws a big elbow that misses.
McDermott is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McDermott is trying to control the position but Machida postures up.
Machida drops back, looking for a kneebar! McDermott looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McDermott looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McDermott!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDermott working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel McDermott dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McDermott has taken the fight to the clinch.
Machida tries to circle away but McDermott has him pinned against the cage.
McDermott drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McDermott trying to land knees to the body.
Machida is trying to break free.
Machida blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on Machida's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McDermott has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Machida after a bit of a struggle.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McDermott looking for a takedown.
Ryoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel McDermott.
Machida has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermott wants to take the fight to the mat but Machida manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McDermott tries to score a body lock takedown but Machida shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Machida wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Machida's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McDermott is looking to take this one to the mat.
Machida is trying to break the clinch but McDermott has him pressed against the cage.
Machida stops a takedown attempt from McDermott.
A short body shot lands from McDermott as the two fighters clinch.
Machida tries to break the clinch but McDermott is controlling the position.
Machida prevents a takedown attempt there.
Machida wants to break free but McDermott has control.
McDermott has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Machida is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McDermott goes for a takedown in the clinch but Machida prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDermott is trying to drag Machida to the mat but Machida just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McDermott is breathing heavily.
Machida wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McDermott has him pressed against the cage.
Machida is trying to break the clinch but McDermott has him pressed against the cage.
McDermott misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machida.
McDermott is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Machida tries to break the clinch but McDermott is controlling the position.
Machida tries to circle away but McDermott has him pinned against the cage.
Machida gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McDermott.
Machida wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermott goes for a takedown attempt but Machida pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McDermott shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense.
McDermott throws a hook but Machida avoids it easily.
McDermott fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Machida stuffs the takedown attempt from McDermott. McDermott gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDermott looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McDermott shoots for a double leg takedown but Machida sprawls well. He's pushed McDermott's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Machida stuffs the takedown attempt from McDermott. McDermott gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ryoto Machida will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
McDermott misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McDermott dives in and grabs Machida's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machida pushes down on McDermott's head and hops out.
We've been told by Machida's head coaches at The Garcia Grappling Academy - Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Machida stuffs the takedown attempt from McDermott. McDermott gets slowly back to his feet.
Ryoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel McDermott.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDermott fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermott shoots for a double leg takedown but Machida sprawls well. He's pushed McDermott's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McDermott throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machida's waist but Machida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McDermott off to one side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McDermott.
McDermott tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Machida swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDermott changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machida tries to avoid it but McDermott manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machida to the ground. Machida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McDermott fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McDermott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDermott misses with a head kick.
McDermott shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machida defends it nicely.
Machida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McDermott.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for McDermott. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermott shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machida stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machida wants it to stay on the feet.
McDermott shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from Machida. No joy for McDermott on that attempt.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from McDermott.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDermott fails with a takedown attempt.
McDermott darts in looking for a takedown but Machida gets double underhooks and turns McDermott into the cage.
McDermott keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Machida's efforts to push away.
Machida is trying to force a seperation but McDermott has the dominant position.
Machida can't break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Daniel McDermott.
I think McDermott has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
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182 lbs
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Brawler
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Dangerous knees
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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
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov shoots in and gets a takedown into Brown's guard.
Kozlov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kozlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kozlov throwing strikes but missing.
Brown seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kozlov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kozlov cracks Brown with a solid left hand.
Kozlov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brown's head.
Kozlov with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kozlov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kozlov lands a couple of digs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kozlov cracks Brown with a solid left hand.
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kozlov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov scoring with some ground and pound.
Kozlov is looking to stand up but Brown won't let him.
Kozlov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kozlov throws an elbow that misses. Brown uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kozlov's guard. Nice move by Brown!
Kozlov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brown is controlling him.
Brown has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kozlov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kozlov seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kozlov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kozlov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kozlov is nestled in close to Brown, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brown trying to control here.
Kozlov throwing shots but Brown is blocking nicely.
Kozlov working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kozlov misses with a head shot. Brown uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kozlov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kozlov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kozlov throwing strikes from guard but Brown blocks nicely.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kozlov.
Kozlov is in close to Brown's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kozlov throwing strikes from guard but Brown blocks nicely.
Kozlov with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov pushes down on Brown's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kozlov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kozlov slips a nice elbow through Brown's hands, connecting with Brown's forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown.
Kozlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kozlov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kozlov stands and steps away. Brown gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Kozlov dominated that round.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Brown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kozlov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kozlov stuns Brown with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kozlov throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Kozlov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brown.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Kozlov moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off.
Kozlov fails with the takedown.
Brown gets the takedown into side control.
Kozlov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Brown.
Brown goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kozlov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Brown but great work by Kozlov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kozlov decides to stand back up. Kozlov steps back and let's Brown get back to his feet.
Kozlov moves into the clinch successfully.
Kozlov lands a shot to the body.
Kozlov prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Kozlov on the inside.
Kozlov scores with a knee to the head.
Kozlov prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Kozlov.
Kozlov lands a right hand.
Brown takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kozlov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head.
Kozlov successfully pulls guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Kozlov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown postures up in Kozlov's guard and throws a big left but Kozlov blocks it.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Kozlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kozlov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kozlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kozlov trying to control the position here.
Kozlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown distracts Kozlov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kozlov is looking to stand up but Brown isn't so interested in that idea.
Brown trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kozlov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Kozlov wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Brown is looking to stand up but Kozlov isn't so interested in that idea.
Kozlov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kozlov working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to improve position but can't.
Brown is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kozlov connects with a decent elbow.
Kozlov working the head and body with strikes.
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!
Kozlov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kozlov is putting a hurting on Brown here, landing some big shots from side control.
Brown is rocked!
Kozlov grinds an elbow into Brown's temple.
Oh Brown is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kozlov decides to stand back up. Kozlov steps back and let's Brown get back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kozlov is defended easily by Brown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kozlov forces Brown back against the cage and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brown takes a shot to the head.
A knee to the head by Kozlov.
A short uppercut from Kozlov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Kozlov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Brown defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kozlov.
Brown shoots for a takedown but Kozlov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brown slaps away a takedown attempt from Kozlov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Kozlov is out of range.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tyson Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Kozlov.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kozlov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kozlov lands in his opponent's guard.
Kozlov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kozlov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kozlov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kozlov scoring with some ground and pound.
Kozlov stands up from Brown's guard - Kozlov perhaps looking for a knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kozlov shoots in for a double leg but Brown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown with a jab.
Brown seems to have got his legs back now.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kozlov sprawls well. Kozlov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Kozlov instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kozlov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Kozlov. Kozlov gets slowly back to his feet.
Kozlov wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
Kozlov moves into the clinch successfully.
Brown working hard to break the clinch.
Brown is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kozlov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kozlov instigates a clinch.
Kozlov breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking to clinch but Kozlov is avoiding it.
Kozlov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brown is trying to defend but Kozlov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ground and pound from Kozlov.
Kozlov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kozlov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kozlov working the head and body with strikes.
Kozlov seems to be looking for submissions.
Igor Kozlov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kozlov tries to pass to full mount but Brown defends it.
Kozlov is looking for a kimura but Brown is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kozlov to get the leverage.
Kozlov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Kozlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kozlov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brown's head.
Tyson Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kozlov thows a huge punch but Brown dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kozlov is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably.
Kozlov with the ground and pound but Brown uses the opportunity to regain guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kozlov stands up over Brown, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kozlov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brown, up you get!
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Kozlov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kozlov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Kozlov!
Igor Kozlov 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makosi Karolczak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcos Costa is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Makosi Karolczak!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Karolczak counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Costa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karolczak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Karolczak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costa throws his legs up looking for a submission but Karolczak uses it to pass to side control.
Costa looking for a sweep but Karolczak has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Costa can't escape the position.
Karolczak controlling from the full mount.
Costa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Karolczak in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa is looking to get back to full guard here but Karolczak has managed to pass to side control instead.
Costa is trying to work for a sweep but Karolczak has mounted him!
Costa is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa is working hard here to advance position.
Karolczak controlling from mount.
Costa tries to reverse the position but Karolczak maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa regains half guard.
Costa wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa manages to get to full guard.
Costa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Karolczak passes into half guard.
Costa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Karolczak pulls his head out easily.
Costa actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Costa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Karolczak pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Costa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Costa with a poor takedown
and Karolczak counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Karolczak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Costa with a lazy takedown attempt
so Karolczak counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Karolczak 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.
Costa working for a triangle but Karolczak defends it easily.
Karolczak is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Karolczak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Karolczak has passed into half guard!
Costa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karolczak not doing much here.
Costa actively working from the bottom here.
Karolczak perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Karolczak pulls his head out easily.
Costa looking for a kimura from the bottom but Karolczak passes into side control!
Costa is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Karolczak is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Costa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Costa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Karolczak controlling from mount.
Costa is desperately trying to improve his position but Karolczak has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Karolczak tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Costa is trying to reverse the position but instead Karolczak has taken his back - oops!
I really don't envy Costa right now.
Karolczak is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karolczak has the hooks in. Costa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
What can Costa do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Costa rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Costa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Makosi Karolczak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Costa misses with a takedown
and Karolczak counters with a nice double leg into side control. Costa won't be happy with that.
Costa is trying to work for a sweep but Karolczak has mounted him!
Karolczak is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Costa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Karolczak decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Costa's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Costa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Costa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Karolczak escapes and throws Costa's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Costa looks to move to half guard but instead Karolczak has passed into mount! Damn!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karolczak controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Costa tries to improve his position but instead Karolczak has taken his back!
Costa breaks Karolczak's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Costa 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.
Karolczak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Costa defends well.
Costa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karolczak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karolczak is looking for a triangle but Costa pushes his legs off easily.
Costa forces his way into half guard.
Costa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Karolczak doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Costa.
Costa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Karolczak landing rabbit punches to the side of Costa's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Costa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa is working for a submission of some sort.
Karolczak trying to control from the bottom.
Costa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Karolczak tries to roll over but Costa keeps him under control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Costa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Karolczak doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Costa.
Karolczak is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Karolczak keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa wants to work for an arm triangle but Karolczak is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Costa is looking for a kimura but Karolczak is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Costa to get the leverage.
Karolczak is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Costa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Costa's back!
Costa is trying to break free.
Makosi Karolczak has got the better of the ground game so far.
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 fight!
Makosi Karolczak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Karolczak has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Makosi Karolczak!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richie O Grady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sub Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think O Grady might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to (no) Self Esteem. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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290 lbs
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29
291 lbs
20 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Very quick |
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Great elbows
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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
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richie O Grady!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sub Zero!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stalling in the clinch from Zero.
Zero tries to land a knee to the head but O Grady blocks with his arms.
Nice elbow from O Grady.
It looks like Sub Zero has been cut.
O Grady throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zero misses with a knee strike.
Zero slowing the pace effectively.
Zero tries to score a body lock takedown but O Grady shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
O Grady tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
O Grady scores with a shot to the side of Zero's head.
That has opened up Sub Zero's cut even more.
Zero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zero is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zero lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but O Grady blocks it with crossed arms.
O Grady lands with a short punch from the clinch.
O Grady tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
O Grady is leaning against Zero and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
O Grady with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Zero fails to land.
O Grady throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Grady gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zero.
Richie O Grady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Zero.
O Grady misses with a knee strike.
Zero is trying to drag O Grady to the mat but O Grady just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
O Grady misses with an elbow strike.
O Grady lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
O Grady tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
O Grady with an attempt at a knee that misses.
O Grady unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zero lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zero looks winded!
Zero is trying to force a seperation but O Grady has the dominant position.
Zero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zero blocks an elbow strike from O Grady.
Zero is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. O Grady is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, O Grady just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zero's brow.
Zero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Grady lands an elbow inside that Zero shrugs off.
The cut above Sub Zero's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Grady looking to throw knees to the head but Zero is blocking nicely.
O Grady tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zero effectively controlling the action here.
Zero tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and O Grady avoids it.
Zero trying to land knees to the body.
O Grady keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zero's efforts to push away.
O Grady throws a knee to the head but misses.
O Grady struggles to land a body shot inside as Zero controls his hands.
Zero misses with a knee strike.
Zero's coach down at Ωmega Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zero's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zero.
Zero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zero can't get the takedown.
O Grady misses with the head strike.
Zero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zero clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Grady lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sub Zero's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
O Grady crunches a lovely knee into Zero's ribcage.
Zero jumps guard and drags O Grady to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
O Grady postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
O Grady not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
O Grady gets to his feet. Zero looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
O Grady closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
O Grady pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zero is trying to work for a single leg takedown but O Grady pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Grady with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Grady tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zero avoids it.
Zero tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. O Grady just stands there and leans against the cage.
O Grady utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
O Grady tries to work over Zero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
O Grady lands a knee to the head.
O Grady tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
O Grady tries to land a knee to the head but Zero blocks with his arms.
Zero is looking to control O Grady's arms but O Grady gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zero has his back to the cage.
Zero can't break the clinch.
O Grady creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zero tries a knee to the head but O Grady blocks it.
O Grady trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
O Grady with an attempt at a knee that misses.
O Grady avoiding damage as Zero throws knees to the body.
Zero stalling in the clinch but O Grady improves position.
Zero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
O Grady pushes Zero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richie O Grady dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sub Zero's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Zero closes the distance and clinches.
Zero taking a breather.
Zero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
O Grady clinches with his opponent.
Zero misses with an elbow over the top.
O Grady lands an elbow inside that Zero shrugs off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sub Zero's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Richie O Grady!
Richie O Grady retains his super heavyweight title!
Richie O Grady took some time post fight to say the following; 'man, I had to go, so I will not miss my flight'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty Griswold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griswold has chosen Hooking Up The Lights as his entrance music. Max Ford could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rusty Griswold's chin.
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24
184 lbs
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35
196 lbs
25 - 13 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Ford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rusty Griswold!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griswold shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ford is trying to defend but Griswold finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ford tries to roll over but Griswold keeps him under control.
Griswold missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Griswold is trying to control. Ford wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Griswold throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Griswold pulls his head out easily.
Griswold controlling the pace.
Ford makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ford.
Ford is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Griswold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ford is keeping the position for now.
Griswold preventing the sweep.
Ford is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Griswold defends it easily.
Griswold trying to control but Ford is working from the bottom.
Griswold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Griswold got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ford has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Griswold has managed to get both his arms back between Ford's legs - danger averted.
Ford escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Griswold gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ford has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Griswold has passed into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ford tries to improve position but can't.
Ford takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Griswold moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ford gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ford won't allow Griswold to pass to mount.
Griswold passes to full mount!
Ford keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Griswold unloading with bombs!
Griswold lands a couple of good shots and Ford has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Griswold lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Griswold lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Ford hold on?!
Griswold has the hooks in. Ford is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griswold is working the ground and pound. Can Ford escape?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griswold scores with punches from the back.
Griswold keeps control of the position as Ford tries to break free.
Griswold is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ford breaks Griswold's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Griswold working a defensive guard here.
Ford postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Griswold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ford is one step ahead there.
Ford drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Griswold manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ford has Griswold in his guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Griswold's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford wants to sweep but no luck.
Griswold with a nice head shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ford is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Griswold postures up and lands a big shot to Ford's brow.
Ford has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Griswold 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 Ford.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ford tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Griswold wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Griswold working the ground and pound.
Griswold scoring with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Griswold dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Griswold shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ford defends it nicely.
Griswold fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ford sprawls well initially but Griswold persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Griswold slips a nice elbow through Ford's hands, connecting with Ford's forehead.
Ford looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Griswold pushes past his half guard into mount!
Griswold putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ford manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ford gets full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford has an active guard here but Griswold has managed to pass into half guard.
Ford looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Griswold there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Griswold scores with a couple of nice shots.
Griswold is looking to advance position but Ford won't allow it.
Ford works his way to full guard. Good work.
Griswold working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ford is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Griswold defends well.
Ford looking for a guillotine here but Griswold defends easily.
Ford being controlled here, momentarily.
Ford is looking for a triangle but Griswold pushes his legs off easily.
Griswold works over Ford with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griswold trying to control but Ford is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ford throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Griswold got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ford has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Griswold has managed to get both his arms back between Ford's legs - danger averted.
Griswold postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Griswold's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rusty Griswold has got the better of the ground game so far.
Griswold scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ford working for a triangle but Griswold defends it easily.
Ford has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Griswold can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griswold lands a couple of digs.
Griswold wants to control from the top but Ford keeps moving.
Griswold connects with a couple of short punches.
Griswold wants to control from the top but Ford keeps moving.
Ford isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Griswold stacks Ford on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Griswold!
Ford manages to get back to half guard.
Griswold controlling the pace.
Griswold not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griswold scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Griswold seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Griswold lands strikes from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ford is not content to let Griswold control the position.
Ford is pressing down on Griswold's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Griswold wants to control from the top but Ford keeps moving.
Griswold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Griswold with a nice head shot there.
Griswold trying to control but Ford is working from the bottom.
Griswold might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ford haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ford is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ford keeping moving, preventing Griswold from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Griswold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Griswold shoots for a takedown but Ford saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Griswold on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ford. Ford obviously looking to wear him down.
Ford throws a nice outside leg kick.
Griswold scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Griswold pulls his head out easily.
Griswold working over Ford with some ground and pound. Ford looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Griswold throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ford moves into full guard.
Ford working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Griswold has passed into half guard!
Ford actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ford is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Griswold jumps into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Griswold's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Griswold wants to control but Ford is keeping him busy.
Griswold passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ford!
Ford keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Griswold is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ford can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ford is trying to escape the mount.
Griswold takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ford tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Griswold tries to control but Ford wriggling away.
Griswold is landing with some decent strikes but Ford is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griswold scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ford?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ford working to try and regain half guard.
Griswold looking to finish Ford with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ford!
Ford is desperately trying to improve his position but Griswold has a good base and remains in mount.
Ford sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Griswold slips a nice elbow through Ford's hands, connecting with Ford's forehead.
Griswold prevents Ford from improving his position.
Griswold stalling.
Ford regains full guard. Nicely done.
Griswold keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ford's head.
Griswold lands a couple of digs.
Griswold stands and throws Ford's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Check out the look on Griswold's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ford is not content to let Griswold control the position.
Ford tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Griswold wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Griswold trying to control the position but Ford is working away.
Griswold thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Griswold is chipping away with strikes.
Ford is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Griswold's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Oh Ford is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ford is looking to reverse the position.
Griswold cracks Ford with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Griswold immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Ford is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Griswold!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rusty Griswold!
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