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Barbarian Weekend Day 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Asangh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Counter fighter
Good 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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronaldo Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julian Asangh!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oliveira.
Asangh throws a shot to the body.
Oliveira drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Asangh keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Asangh is looking to stand up but Oliveira isn't so interested in that idea.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oliveira won't allow Asangh to get back to his feet.
Oliveira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira looking to pass the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Asangh misses with the combination.
Asangh fails to land with a series of punches.
Asangh throws a right hand that Oliveira ducks under and follows up with a left that Oliveira also avoids with ease.
Asangh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Asangh keeps moving.
Asangh wants to stand and escape but Oliveira is having none of it.
Oliveira advances position into side control!
Asangh is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Oliveira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Oliveira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Asangh is trying to buck Oliveira off.
Oliveira trying to control the position but Asangh is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira controlling from side mount.
Oliveira goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Asangh has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Oliveira but great work by Asangh.
Oliveira struggling a bit here.
Asangh trying to control the position but Oliveira is working away.
Oliveira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Asangh wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asangh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oliveira keeps working.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Oliveira is trying to work for a sweep but Asangh has mounted him!
Oliveira wants to hold on but Asangh pushes him away.
Asangh can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Oliveira is looking to escape.
Asangh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asangh trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Oliveira is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ronaldo Oliveira will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Oliveira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oliveira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oliveira shoots in and drives through. Asangh sprawls well.
Oliveira manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Asangh on his heels. He'll look to pass Asangh's guard now, I'm sure.
Oliveira has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asangh is keeping the position for now.
Asangh is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Asangh is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Oliveira trying to control but Asangh is working from the bottom.
Oliveira 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.
Oliveira drops back, looking for a kneebar! Asangh looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Asangh looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Asangh!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Asangh's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Asangh prevents Oliveira from improving his position.
Oliveira actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Asangh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oliveira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Oliveira is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira actively working from the bottom here.
Oliveira is in trouble now - Asangh has advanced to mount!
Oliveira is squirming around, avoiding Asangh's attempts to control the action.
Oliveira is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Oliveira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Asangh looking to control but Oliveira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Asangh controlling the position easily from mount.
Asangh can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Oliveira is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asangh is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Oliveira is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Asangh trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Oliveira wants to get back to his feet.
Asangh trying to control but Oliveira is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asangh looking to ground and pound but Oliveira is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira is trying to escape the mount.
Asangh sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oliveira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asangh trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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 Ronaldo Oliveira will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A combination from Asangh does no damage.
Ronaldo Oliveira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oliveira shoots in but no luck this time.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oliveira prevents Asangh from breaking the clinch.
Asangh is looking to break free of the clinch but Oliveira has double underhooks.
Oliveira changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Asangh fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Asangh scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira rushes Asangh and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oliveira fails to pull guard.
Asangh prevents the takedown attempt.
Asangh wants to get back to striking at distance but Oliveira won't allow it.
Asangh is trying to break free.
Oliveira looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asangh is trying to push Oliveira away but Oliveira has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Asangh prevents the takedown attempt.
Oliveira manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Asangh throws a head punch that misses.
Oliveira wants a takedown.
Asangh is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Oliveira is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Asangh can't fight it off and eventually Oliveira manages to take the fight to the floor. Asangh looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Asangh wants to stand and escape but Oliveira is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira trying to control but Asangh is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Oliveira stops Asangh from standing up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Asangh throws a right hand that Oliveira ducks under and follows up with a left that Oliveira also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asangh lands a head shot.
Asangh misses with a few strikes there.
Oliveira throws a predictable looking body shot
and Asangh counters with a left and a right that stings Oliveira.
Asangh displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oliveira.
Oliveira darts in looking for a takedown but Asangh gets double underhooks and turns Oliveira into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliveira pulls guard effortlessly.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Asangh from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Julian Asangh.
I think Oliveira has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 for Julian Asangh!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Ronaldo Oliveira!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Ronaldo Oliveira!
Ronaldo Oliveira wins by split decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Tabare Ortiz Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamekona Tupuola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamekona Tupuola acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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295 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Enzo Tabare Ortiz Silva!
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, Kamekona Tupuola!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tupuola has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kamekona Tupuola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortiz Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ortiz Silva misses with a wild combination.
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!
Tupuola moves out of range of the body kick from Ortiz Silva.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ortiz Silva.
Tupuola looks winded!
Tupuola on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ortiz Silva throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Tupuola tumbling to the canvas!
Tupuola is rocked!
It looks like Kamekona Tupuola has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ortiz Silva decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tupuola, up you get!
Tupuola is still on wobbly legs! Can Ortiz Silva finish him?
Ortiz Silva throws a powerful right kick. Tupuola tried to block low but the kick was high! Tupuola was taken right off of his feet! Ortiz Silva jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Enzo Tabare Ortiz Silva!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Renato Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigo Ribeiro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renato Fernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Ribeiro !
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fernandez counters with a two punch combo.
Ribeiro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fernandez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ribeiro decides to pull guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ribeiro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fernandez.
Ribeiro wants to control the position but Fernandez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Fernandez is looking to advance position but Ribeiro won't allow it.
Fernandez wants to get back to his feet.
Fernandez is trying to work for a kimura but Ribeiro is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez moves into full mount! Ribeiro won't be happy about that!
Fernandez landing strikes from the mount.
Fernandez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ribeiro has worked his arm free - good work by Ribeiro !
Fernandez stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fernandez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Rodrigo Ribeiro has been cut.
Fernandez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Renato Fernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Ribeiro .
Ribeiro has his takedown stuffed
and Fernandez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fernandez misses with a wild combination.
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!
Ribeiro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fernandez counters with a three punch combo that has Ribeiro backing up. Ribeiro nods at Fernandez to acknowledge the strikes.
Ribeiro looks winded!
Fernandez misses with a double jab.
Ribeiro with a poor takedown
and Fernandez counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Fernandez scores with a four punch combination!
Ribeiro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fernandez counters with a one-two to the body.
Ribeiro steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fernandez. That one must have hurt.
Fernandez feints and as Ribeiro raises his hands in defense, Fernandez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ribeiro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ribeiro is looking for a triangle but Fernandez pushes his legs off easily.
Fernandez passes Ribeiro 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fernandez wants to control but Ribeiro is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fernandez postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Ribeiro to stand up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fernandez throws a head kick that misses.
Fernandez scores with a three punch combo!
Ribeiro tries for a takedown but Fernandez circles away easily
and Fernandez counters by moving into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fernandez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ribeiro avoids it.
Ribeiro is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Fernandez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Ribeiro 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fernandez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ribeiro with a poor takedown
and Fernandez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ribeiro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fernandez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ribeiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ribeiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fernandez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Renato Fernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Ribeiro .
Fernandez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ribeiro is breathing heavily.
Ribeiro misses with a takedown attempt
and Fernandez counters with a nice body shot.
Ribeiro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fernandez counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez clinches up against the cage.
Ribeiro fails to pull guard.
Fernandez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fernandez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ribeiro has his takedown stuffed
and Fernandez moves into the clinch.
Fernandez is leaning against Ribeiro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fernandez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ribeiro fails with the takedown
and Fernandez counters with a left and a right that stings Ribeiro .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fernandez scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribeiro misses with a takedown
and Fernandez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Renato Fernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fernandez throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Ribeiro 's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Fernandez dives in looking to finish as Ribeiro flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Fernandez's strikes! Fernandez is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Ribeiro 's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Ribeiro was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renato Fernandez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alejandro Martinez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Alejandro Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Floyd Mayweather!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez looks to land a left hand but Mayweather moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mayweather looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Martinez blocks a head kick by Mayweather.
Martinez throws a nice looking combination but Mayweather bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martinez. Mayweather does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martinez throws out a loose jab but Mayweather uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Martinez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Martinez stalks Mayweather and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mayweather's face. Mayweather staggers backwards, shaken.
Mayweather throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martinez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at CT Antiga Uniăo in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Martinez misses.
Mayweather pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alejandro Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez throws a jab when Mayweather was well out of range.
Mayweather walks into a stiff left hand from Martinez.
Mayweather slips under a jab.
Mayweather wants to clinch up but Martinez keeps it at a distance.
Mayweather lands a high kick!
It looks like Alejandro Martinez has been cut.
Mayweather staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martinez digs a good hook to Mayweather's body.
Martinez misses with a body shot.
Martinez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mayweather.
Martinez cracks Mayweather with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martinez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mayweather tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mayweather fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mayweather misses with a head kick.
Mayweather drives through and clinches with Martinez against the cage.
Mayweather manages to break the clinch.
Martinez scores with a jab.
Mayweather tries to clinch up.
Martinez throws a body punch but Mayweather moves out of range.
Mayweather takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Martinez looks to throw the jab but Mayweather is out of range.
Martinez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mayweather moves away.
Martinez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martinez swats away the attempt to clinch by Mayweather.
Mayweather tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martinez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mayweather moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Martinez scores with a nice right hand.
Mayweather takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mayweather avoids the body shot from Martinez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Martinez fails to land.
Mayweather breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martinez scores with the left hand. Mayweather knows he should have avoided that one.
Martinez swings for the body but Mayweather moves out of range.
Mayweather needs to keep his hands up - Martinez had a free shot at his head there.
Mayweather clinches.
Martinez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martinez wants to break free but Mayweather has control.
Martinez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mayweather breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martinez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mayweather.
Mayweather displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martinez throws out the jab.
Mayweather looks for the body kick but Martinez saw that one coming.
Mayweather uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martinez.
Martinez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Martinez.
Martinez throws a looping overhand right but Mayweather ducks down to avoid it.
Mayweather wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather moves away from the strike by Martinez.
Mayweather is looking to clinch.
Martinez lands with a good body shot.
Martinez lands a body shot.
Martinez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayweather manages to avoid it.
Martinez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martinez swats away the attempt to clinch by Mayweather.
Mayweather tries to clinch but Martinez is having none of it.
Martinez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mayweather tries to close the distance and clinch but Martinez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mayweather misses with a body kick.
Mayweather throws a front kick that sends Martinez stumbling back into the cage.
Mayweather tries to clinch but Martinez moves out of range.
Martinez throws a jab but it's blocked by Mayweather.
Mayweather throws a front kick that sends Martinez stumbling back into the cage.
Martinez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mayweather ducks under a wild hook from Martinez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather moves away from the strike by Martinez.
Martinez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martinez misses with a looping right.
Martinez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayweather manages to avoid it.
A combination from Mayweather does no damage.
Martinez throws a series of strikes that have Mayweather backpedaling.
Martinez lands a body shot.
Mayweather is looking to clinch.
Mayweather ducks under a wild hook from Martinez.
Mayweather doesn't manage to clinch there - Martinez circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Martinez scores with a four punch combination!
Mayweather moves into range and clinches up with Martinez.
Martinez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mayweather blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martinez misses with some punches.
Mayweather has Martinez pressed against the cage, preventing Martinez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Martinez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Floyd Mayweather will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alejandro Martinez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mayweather clinches up with Martinez and pushes him back against the cage.
Martinez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mayweather breaks from the clinch.
Mayweather tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martinez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martinez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martinez lands an overhand right.
Mayweather tries to clinch up.
Mayweather bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mayweather wants to clinch.
Mayweather has closed the distance and engaged Martinez in a clinch.
Mayweather breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mayweather tries to clinch but Martinez is having none of it.
Martinez missing with a left hand there. Mayweather was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mayweather drives through and clinches with Martinez against the cage.
Martinez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mayweather has him pressed against the cage.
Mayweather escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mayweather tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martinez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather ducks under a wild hook from Martinez.
Martinez throws a nice looking combination but Mayweather bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A lazy left from Martinez finds it's target.
Mayweather doesn't manage to clinch there - Martinez circles away.
Martinez throws a lazy right hand but Mayweather sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mayweather misses with a few strikes there.
Martinez throws the left hand but Mayweather avoids the punch easily.
Mayweather misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Martinez finds it's way through Mayweather's defenses.
Martinez swats away the attempt to clinch by Mayweather.
Martinez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mayweather. Mayweather circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Martinez misses the shot to the body.
Mayweather showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martinez.
Mayweather throws a head kick that misses.
Mayweather slips under a jab.
Mayweather tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martinez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Martinez throws the left hand but Mayweather avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Martinez misses with a series of wild punches.
Mayweather tries to clinch but Martinez moves out of range.
Martinez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mayweather tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martinez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martinez thows a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martinez misses with a body shot.
Martinez catches Mayweather with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Martinez throws a shot from downtown. Mayweather moves away and avoids it.
Mayweather ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martinez throws out a loose jab but Mayweather uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayweather throws a right and a left that Martinez avoids nicely.
Mayweather misses with a head kick.
Martinez scores with a decent looking hook.
Mayweather uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martinez.
Martinez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mayweather looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mayweather looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mayweather dodges the punch combination from Martinez.
Sloppy strikes from Mayweather. Those never looked like landing.
Mayweather is breathing heavily.
Mayweather misses with a two punch combination.
Mayweather fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martinez scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Martinez does it's job there.
Mayweather gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Martinez working hard to break the clinch.
Martinez tries to break free but Mayweather pushes him back against the cage.
Martinez struggles to land a body shot inside as Mayweather controls his hands.
Martinez is trying to break free.
Mayweather keeps control of Martinez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Martinez tries to circle away but Mayweather has him pinned against the cage.
Martinez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martinez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mayweather's head.
A big left from Martinez misses.
Mayweather throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martinez.
Martinez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Martinez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Martinez misses the shot to the body.
Mayweather on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mayweather throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Martinez's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayweather slips a jab and a cross from Martinez.
Martinez throws a series of punches but Mayweather avoids them all with ease.
Martinez misses with a straight left.
Floyd Mayweather seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mayweather misses with a series of wild punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mayweather tries to clinch up but Martinez circles away and keeps his distance.
Mayweather is looking to clinch but Martinez is avoiding it.
Mayweather has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mayweather slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Floyd Mayweather will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alejandro Martinez's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mayweather moves out of range as Martinez strikes.
Martinez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mayweather.
Mayweather swinging wildly here.
Martinez takes a swing at Mayweather's ribcage but misses.
Mayweather takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mayweather tries to clinch up but Martinez circles away and keeps his distance.
Martinez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martinez thows a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Martinez misses.
Martinez throws a looping overhand right but Mayweather ducks down to avoid it.
Mayweather tries to clinch up but Martinez circles away and keeps his distance.
Martinez lands a nice shot to the body.
Mayweather misses with a kick to the body.
Martinez just misses with a punch to the body.
Martinez lands with an uppercut that bounces Mayweather off the cage and back into range.
Martinez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Martinez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez looks to land a combination but Mayweather avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martinez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayweather manages to avoid it.
Mayweather lands a leg kick that knocks Martinez off balance momentarily.
Mayweather is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mayweather tries to clinch but Martinez is having none of it.
Martinez misses with an uppercut. Mayweather saw that one coming.
Martinez misses with a straight right.
Mayweather moves in looking to clinch but Martinez pushes him off.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mayweather - that will leave a mark!
A swing and a miss from Martinez.
Mayweather wants to clinch up but Martinez keeps it at a distance.
Mayweather wants to clinch up but Martinez keeps it at a distance.
Mayweather moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Martinez looks to throw the jab but Mayweather is out of range.
The fighters circling - Martinez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Mayweather.
Martinez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather wants to clinch up but Martinez keeps it at a distance.
Martinez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mayweather moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martinez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mayweather uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martinez.
Martinez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mayweather.
Martinez swats away the attempt to clinch by Mayweather.
Mayweather keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martinez.
Martinez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mayweather counters with a three punch combo that has Martinez backing up. Martinez nods at Mayweather to acknowledge the strikes.
Martinez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Martinez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martinez keeps the fight on the outside.
Mayweather tries to clinch but Martinez is having none of it.
Mayweather tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martinez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mayweather pushes Martinez up against the cage in a clinch.
Martinez has had enough of the clinch but Mayweather keeps him there for the moment.
Mayweather breaks the clinch.
Floyd Mayweather is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mayweather fails in his attempt to clinch.
Martinez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mayweather lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Martinez throws out a loose jab but Mayweather uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayweather misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mayweather throws a head kick but Martinez moves out of range.
Mayweather ducks under a wild hook from Martinez.
Mayweather is looking to clinch but Martinez is avoiding it.
Mayweather throws a head kick that Martinez semi-blocks.
Martinez misses with the combination.
Martinez throws out a loose jab but Mayweather uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martinez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mayweather displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martinez throws out the jab.
Mayweather misses with a series of wild punches.
Martinez connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Martinez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mayweather rushes Martinez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Martinez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mayweather's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Martinez is looking to break free of the clinch but Mayweather has double underhooks.
Martinez has had enough of the clinch but Mayweather keeps him there for the moment.
Mayweather keeps control of Martinez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Martinez swings wildly with an uppercut but Mayweather uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martinez tries to circle away but Mayweather has him pinned against the cage.
Mayweather keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Martinez's efforts to push away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martinez wants to get back to striking at distance but Mayweather won't allow it.
Mayweather manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Floyd Mayweather.
Well Mayweather 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight for Floyd Mayweather!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Floyd Mayweather!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Floyd Mayweather!
Floyd Mayweather wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Floyd Mayweather 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sheldon Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheldon Cooper 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sheldon Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Austin Black!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Black is defended easily by Cooper.
Black pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Black throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown by Cooper or perhaps it was just good defense by Black which made him look bad.
Black throws a right and a left that both miss.
Black is looking to clinch.
We've been told by Cooper's head coaches at Tenacity Elite - 17 Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Black gets caught flat footed, as Cooper shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cooper postures up.
Cooper sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Black's guard.
Cooper looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Black is trying to stand up here but Cooper is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper is looking to advance position but Black won't allow it.
Cooper is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Black is trying to stand up here but Cooper is controlling him well.
Cooper is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Black is just riding it out for now. Cooper eventually gives up the hold.
Cooper wants to free his trapped foot but Black is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Black is looking to escape.
Black really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cooper. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cooper wants to pass the guard but Black is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper stops Black from getting back to his feet.
Cooper looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Black punching from the bottom.
Cooper looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Black is trying to stand up here but Cooper is controlling him well.
Cooper is looking to advance position but Black won't allow it.
Cooper is working for a kimura but Black is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooper moves nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Black wants to get back to his feet but Cooper drags him back down.
Black prevents Cooper from improving position.
Cooper is trying to get an arm triangle but Black is defending well.
Cooper is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Black looks calm but he's in trouble here. Cooper gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Black is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Cooper lets go of the hold and Black can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sheldon Cooper!
After the big win, Sheldon Cooper made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Mango Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Saintclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Roxen (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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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andrei Saintclair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Roxen!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Saintclair as Roxen shoots in.
Saintclair keeps the fight on the outside.
Saintclair shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Saintclair 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.
Saintclair thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Roxen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saintclair defends well.
Saintclair 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.
Saintclair thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Saintclair's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Roxen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saintclair doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saintclair manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saintclair stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roxen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roxen throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saintclair passes Roxen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Roxen is defending against the submission attempts here by Saintclair.
Saintclair prevents Roxen from improving his position.
Saintclair looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Saintclair is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Roxen to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Roxen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Roxen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saintclair's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roxen drops back looking for a leg! Saintclair is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saintclair manages to kick Roxen off! Roxen jumps back into Saintclair's guard.
Roxen stopping the sweep attempt from Saintclair.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roxen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Saintclair throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roxen distracts Saintclair with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saintclair has his foot on Roxen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roxen works his way back into a safe position though.
Saintclair is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Roxen punching from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saintclair is working for a submission of some sort.
Saintclair is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roxen tries to roll over but Saintclair keeps him under control.
Saintclair is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Roxen is just riding it out for now. Saintclair eventually gives up the hold.
Saintclair is working for a kimura but Roxen is defending it quite comfortably.
Saintclair is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Saintclair seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saintclair wants to work for an arm triangle but Roxen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Saintclair prevents Roxen from standing back up.
Roxen is trying to control but can't.
Saintclair is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Saintclair wants to work for an arm triangle but Roxen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Saintclair is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Saintclair with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saintclair wants to finish this one by submission but Roxen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Saintclair.
Roxen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Saintclair dominated that round.
That's time! Saintclair's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Saintclair will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Saintclair slaps away a takedown attempt from Roxen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saintclair.
Roxen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Saintclair tries to improve position but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Roxen wants to control but Saintclair is keeping him busy.
Roxen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Saintclair knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Saintclair is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saintclair is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Roxen off and has taken his back!
Roxen tries to escape the position.
Saintclair tightening his grip on Roxen, looking for the choke.
Saintclair is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Saintclair is not going to allow Roxen to sit and survive in this position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saintclair is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Roxen knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Roxen for a finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roxen tries to escape but Saintclair has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Saintclair is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Roxen has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Saintclair has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Roxen has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Andrei Saintclair overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roxen trying to control but not successfully.
Saintclair is cranking Roxen's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Roxen! He's tightened the choke and Roxen is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andrei Saintclair!
Andrei Saintclair bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roan Carneiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Leandro Hughes enters the cage!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roan Carneiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leandro Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carneiro misses with a takedown
and Hughes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Carneiro won't be happy with that.
Carneiro takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carneiro tries to escape but Hughes is in control.
Carneiro taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carneiro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carneiro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
It looks like Roan Carneiro has been cut.
Hughes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carneiro defending well though.
Hughes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hughes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Roan Carneiro's cut is getting worse.
Ground and pound from Hughes.
Roan Carneiro's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Carneiro trying to hold on to Hughes's head to control him but Hughes postures up.
Hughes working Carneiro over with strikes.
Hughes drops an elbow to the side of Carneiro's head.
Jeez, Roan Carneiro's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roan Carneiro's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Leandro Hughes!
In his post fight interview, Leandro Hughes started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pit Mies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins comes to the cage accompanied by Negro Drama. Mies has chosen Condemned 84 - Face the agression as his entrance music. Pit Mies is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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195 lbs
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186 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pit Mies!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins throws a low kick but Mies moves out of range easily.
Mies closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Collins did well to prevent Mies getting side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Collins looking for submissions off his back.
Mies is looking for a kimura but Collins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mies to get the leverage.
Mies is pressing down on Collins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Collins is holding on for now.
Mies throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Collins looking for submissions off his back.
Mies should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mies drops an elbow to the side of Collins's head.
Mies thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mies seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Collins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mies seems to be looking for submissions.
Mies working Collins over with strikes.
Mies performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mies throwing shots but Collins is blocking nicely.
Mies is trying to work for a kimura but Collins is defending well.
Collins looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mies seems to be working for a kimura but Collins defends the submission attempt.
Mies wants to control but Collins is keeping him busy.
Collins tries to get to full guard but Mies has control of the leg.
Mies is trying to work for a kimura but Collins is defending well.
Mies lands with a punch from half guard.
Mies has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Collins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mies wants to lay and pray for a moment but Collins keeps working.
Mies looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mies is trying to work for a kimura but Collins is defending well.
Mies not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Mies seems content to control.
Collins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Collins is staying active underneath Mies, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Collins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mies seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mies looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Collins throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pit Mies dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Collins cracks Mies with a big right hand and Mies goes down!
It looks like Pit Mies has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collins preventing the sweep.
Collins postures up.
Mies escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Collins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mies is trying to control the position but Collins postures up.
We've been informed that Mies has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Collins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mies might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Collins haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mies thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Collins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Collins drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mies looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mies looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mies!
You can see the frustration on Collins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mies tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mies has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mies working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Collins is looking to regain half guard here but Mies keeps moving and retains side control.
Mies is looking to take a break and control but Collins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pit Mies has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mies has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Collins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mies wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Collins striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Collins is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mies's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Collins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mies lands strikes from half guard.
Mies with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mies's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mies's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mies is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Mies moves forwards but Collins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Collins cracks Mies with an uppercut from hell and Mies crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Collins's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Mies is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mies can't keep his opponent in guard - Collins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mies is still in real trouble! Can Collins finish him?
Mies is pressing down on Collins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mies looking to control.
Collins throwing strikes but missing.
Collins 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.
Collins is looking to pass into half guard but Mies pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mies is in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mies is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mies seems to have recovered his senses.
Collins pushes a forearm under Mies's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Mies is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Collins!
Pit Mies spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be back stronger!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Patryck Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kores Sierra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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24
155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patryck Mendes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kores Sierra!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sierra fails with the takedown.
Mendes takes the fight into the clinch.
Mendes lands a takedown into guard.
Mendes being controlled here momentarily.
Sierra looking to control.
Sierra is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Mendes rolls with it to try and escape but Sierra cranks on the arm and Mendes is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kores Sierra!
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