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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Moura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz has chosen On To The Next One as his entrance music. Ronaldo Moura has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronaldo Moura!
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, Justin Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moura moves away from the strike by Cruz.
Cruz swings for the body but Moura moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Cruz misses the target.
Cruz throws the kick towards the body but Moura avoids it.
Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moura takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cruz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Justin Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moura checks a leg kick.
Cruz missing with a left hand there. Moura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cruz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Moura is breathing heavily.
Moura fails with a takedown attempt.
Cruz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cruz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moura. That did some damage!
Cruz missing with a left hand there. Moura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Cruz.
Cruz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cruz misses the jab.
Cruz wants to clinch.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz throws a shot from downtown. Moura moves away and avoids it.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moura takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cruz.
Cruz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cruz throws a hook but Moura avoids it easily.
Cruz throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Moura if he has to take too many more of those.
Cruz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cruz moves in looking to clinch but Moura pushes him off.
Cruz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cruz.
Moura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
Cruz fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz misses with a double jab.
Cruz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cruz throws a leg kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cruz. That's going to slow Moura down.
Cruz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cruz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruz throws out the jab.
Cruz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cruz, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cruz scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz tries to bum rush Moura with a series of wild strikes but Moura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moura is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Moura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cruz.
Cruz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cruz tries to clinch but Moura moves out of range.
Cruz is looking to clinch but Moura is avoiding it.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moura keeps the fight on the outside.
Cruz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moura's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Cruz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cruz throws a head kick but Moura moves out of range.
Cruz wants to clinch.
Moura has been working on his balance at Rob's Training Center , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Cruz.
Cruz misses the jab.
Cruz throws a shot from downtown. Moura moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters circling a little - Cruz finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Justin Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Cruz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cruz throws a low kick, looking for Moura's leg but Moura calmly moves out of range.
Moura checks a leg kick.
Cruz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cruz lands a leg kick that knocks Moura off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cruz misses with a two punch combination.
Cruz tries to clinch there but Moura circles away.
Cruz lands a head kick!
Cruz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moura has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick misses from Cruz.
Cruz tries to clinch but Moura is having none of it.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moura avoids a kick to the body.
Justin Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moura tries to move into range but Cruz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cruz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Cruz misses.
Cruz cracks Moura with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cruz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz lands with an overhand left.
Cruz thows a body shot but no joy.
Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moura.
Cruz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cruz throws a lazy right hand but Moura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moura.
Cruz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cruz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moura takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moura moves out of range as Cruz strikes.
Cruz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Moura has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cruz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cruz!
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!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cruz, right into the meat.
Moura on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Moura is rocked!
The fight stays on the outside here - Cruz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oh Moura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cruz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Cruz throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Moura is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Justin Cruz!
Justin Cruz made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'They said I was too one-dimensional to win this fight so I just wanted to come out and show that I am a well-rounded fighter with a future in this business.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chin HoKelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Cesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcos Cesar looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chin HoKelly!
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, Marcos Cesar!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HoKelly cracks Cesar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
HoKelly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cesar closes this distance looking for a takedown but HoKelly circles away.
HoKelly connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cesar momentarily.
Cesar throws a sloppy head kick and HoKelly moves out of range easily.
HoKelly scores with a jab.
Cesar's coach down at Rob's Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cesar's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
HoKelly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cesar wants a takedown but no success here.
HoKelly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
HoKelly gets through Cesar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from HoKelly.
Cesar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cesar tries to pull guard but HoKelly forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chin HoKelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Cesar.
HoKelly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cesar backwards.
HoKelly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by HoKelly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by HoKelly.
Cesar is working for takedown but HoKelly is calmly controlling the position for now.
HoKelly tries to break the clinch but Cesar is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
HoKelly digs a right hand into Cesar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cesar's gas tank.
HoKelly lands with a left to the head.
Cesar has HoKelly pressed against the cage, preventing HoKelly from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cesar is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cesar looks winded!
Cesar tries to pull guard but HoKelly won't allow it.
HoKelly lands a left hand.
HoKelly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cesar backwards.
I was talking to HoKelly's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
HoKelly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
HoKelly scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
HoKelly connects with the punch.
HoKelly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
HoKelly drives through and clinches with Cesar against the cage.
HoKelly lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from HoKelly.
HoKelly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cesar backwards.
HoKelly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cesar backwards.
Cesar has HoKelly pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. HoKelly manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
HoKelly is looking to break free of the clinch but Cesar has double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from HoKelly.
HoKelly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cesar backwards.
HoKelly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
HoKelly lands a left hand.
HoKelly lands a body punch.
HoKelly prevents Cesar from breaking the clinch.
HoKelly stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
HoKelly pushes Cesar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from HoKelly.
Cesar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite HoKelly's efforts to push away.
HoKelly wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cesar has him pressed against the cage.
HoKelly tries to break the clinch but Cesar is controlling the position.
HoKelly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from HoKelly on the inside.
HoKelly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
HoKelly has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
HoKelly lands a nice uppercut.
HoKelly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from HoKelly.
HoKelly tries to break free but Cesar pushes him back against the cage.
HoKelly lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by HoKelly.
HoKelly lands a hook to the side of the head.
HoKelly tries to break the clinch but Cesar is controlling the position.
HoKelly scores with a shot to the side of Cesar's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from HoKelly.
HoKelly wants to break free but Cesar has control.
HoKelly lands with a left to the head.
HoKelly wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cesar tries a body shot but HoKelly blocks it.
HoKelly wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cesar has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
HoKelly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
HoKelly scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cesar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cesar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with HoKelly but HoKelly pushes him off and we're back to square one.
HoKelly lands with a cross.
HoKelly with a nice cross.
HoKelly feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cesars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cesar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cesar tries for a takedown but HoKelly sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cesar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
HoKelly throws out a powerful jab.
HoKelly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cesar at a distance.
HoKelly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
HoKelly lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chin HoKelly dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
HoKelly lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cesar backs up against the cage.
HoKelly connects with a single shot there.
A cross from HoKelly lands.
HoKelly drives through and clinches with Cesar against the cage.
HoKelly stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
HoKelly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, HoKelly scores with a nice short uppercut.
HoKelly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cesar prevents HoKelly from breaking the clinch.
Chin HoKelly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
HoKelly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
HoKelly breaks from the clinch.
Cesar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cesar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cesar tries to move into range but HoKelly moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
HoKelly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cesar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
HoKelly scores with a jab. Cesar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cesar walks into a jab.
Cesar misses with a takedown attempt - HoKelly sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cesar is breathing heavily.
HoKelly lands with an overhand left.
HoKelly lands with an uppercut that bounces Cesar off the cage and back into range.
Cesar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by HoKelly.
HoKelly punishes Cesar's body with a nice straight punch.
HoKelly digs a good body shot into Cesar's ribs.
Cesar gets tackled into the cage by HoKelly. HoKelly maintains the clinch.
A short body shot lands from HoKelly as the two fighters clinch.
HoKelly wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
HoKelly lands a body shot.
Cesar takes a shot to the head.
Cesar is trying to pull guard but HoKelly turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
HoKelly has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
HoKelly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cesar backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from HoKelly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, HoKelly scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cesar takes a shot to the head.
HoKelly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, HoKelly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cesar can't get the takedown.
Chin HoKelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Cesar.
HoKelly is trying to push Cesar away but Cesar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
HoKelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
HoKelly lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by HoKelly.
Cesar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cesar is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Cesar.
HoKelly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cesar.
Cesar is still on wobbly legs! Can HoKelly finish him?
HoKelly lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by HoKelly! Cesar is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chin HoKelly!
Chin HoKelly really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Mango Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Jennings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Shunkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jennings comes to the cage accompanied by Evil Ways. Shunkov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eminem till i collapse kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Sergei Shunkov looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andrew Jennings!
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, Sergei Shunkov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shunkov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Shunkov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Jennings could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Shunkov has cracked it and Jennings is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Shunkov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sergei Shunkov!
During a confident post fight interview, Sergei Shunkov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ramiro Cienfuegos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newton comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Seven Nation Army kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ramiro Cienfuegos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Christopher Newton!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cienfuegos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Newton counters with a single leg into guard. Cienfuegos didn't expect that.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Newton passes Cienfuegos's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Newton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cienfuegos wants to get back to his feet.
Cienfuegos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Newton on the ground.
Newton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Newton prevents Cienfuegos from standing back up.
Newton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cienfuegos really is a fat lump.
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!
Cienfuegos looks like he's trying to stand up.
Newton is working for a kimura but Cienfuegos is defending it quite comfortably.
Newton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cienfuegos is just riding it out for now. Newton eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cienfuegos tries to kick Newton off but Newton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Newton trying to pass the guard but Cienfuegos defending well.
Newton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Newton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cienfuegos is just riding it out for now. Newton eventually gives up the hold.
Newton stops Cienfuegos from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton is trying to control. Cienfuegos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Newton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cienfuegos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Newton trying to mount his opponent but Cienfuegos defends it.
Newton is looking for a kimura here.
Cienfuegos is trying to stand up here but Newton is controlling him well.
Newton is looking for a kimura but Cienfuegos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Newton to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cienfuegos is looking to escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newton is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Cienfuegos is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Christopher Newton!
After the big win, Christopher Newton made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Steel Penn's Virtually Identical and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kedsons Linhare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nego Dobom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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156 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good in bed |
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Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kedsons Linhare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nego Dobom!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dobom wants to clinch
and Linhare counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Linhare circles away from the clinch attempt.
Linhare closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dobom smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dobom throws a head kick but Linhare moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dobom is defended easily by Linhare.
Dobom has managed to clinch.
Linhare can't break the clinch.
Linhare tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Linhare working hard to break the clinch.
Dobom prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dobom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobom shoots in for a double leg but Linhare sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dobom misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kedsons Linhare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nego Dobom.
Dobom tries for a takedown but Linhare sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for Linhare with that takedown attempt.
Dobom forces Linhare back against the cage and clinches.
Linhare tries to pull guard but Dobom won't allow it.
Dobom pulls guard successfully.
Linhare trying to control the position from guard on top but Dobom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dobom is trying to keep Linhare in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linhare throws a big elbow that misses.
Linhare gets to his feet. Dobom looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Linhare swats away the attempt to clinch by Dobom.
Linhare shoots in looking for a takedown but Dobom manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Linhare's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Linhare fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dobom avoids it really well and circles away.
Linhare is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Linhare throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dobom's waist but Dobom gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Linhare off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobom closes this distance looking for a takedown but Linhare circles away.
Dobom avoids a punch combination nicely.
Linhare misses with a leg kick
and Dobom counters with a two punch combo.
Dobom pushes Linhare up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Dobom.
Dobom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dobom lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dobom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dobom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice sprawl there from Linhare as Dobom shoots in.
Dobom gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linhare tries to stall but Dobom uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dobom scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Dobom.
Dobom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dobom goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dobom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Linhare tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dobom rushes Linhare and presses him up against the cage.
Linhare pulls guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Linhare looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Linhare seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dobom is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Linhare keeping moving, preventing Dobom from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nego Dobom dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dobom stalks Linhare and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Linhare's face. Linhare staggers backwards, shaken.
Dobom drives through and clinches with Linhare against the cage.
Linhare wants to stall.
Dobom fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dobom lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Dobom.
Linhare manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dobom trying to control the position from guard on top but Linhare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Linhare had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dobom defends it easily.
Dobom throwing strikes from guard but Linhare blocks nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobom throws a strike but Linhare rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dobom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dobom manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Linhare manages to get himself to full guard.
Dobom with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linhare is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Linhare looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dobom is one step ahead there.
Dobom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Linhare. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dobom tries to stand but Linhare is controlling from the bottom.
Dobom trying to control the position from guard on top but Linhare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Linhare pulls Dobom in to control the position.
Dobom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dobom stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Linhare gets tackled into the cage by Dobom. Dobom maintains the clinch.
Dobom stops a takedown attempt from Linhare.
Dobom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dobom leaning against his opponent.
Dobom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Linhare gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dobom moves into the clinch.
Linhare is trying to trip Dobom. He has hold of a leg but Dobom is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Linhare persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dobom keeping full guard, as Linhare tries to pass.
Dobom wants to get back to his feet but Linhare is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dobom looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dobom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Linhare doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Linhare manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linhare wants to control from the top but Dobom keeps moving.
Dobom wants to get back to his feet but Linhare is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Linhare showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dobom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nego Dobom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Linhare dives in and grabs Dobom's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dobom pushes down on Linhare's head and hops out.
Linhare swats away the attempt to clinch by Dobom.
Linhare fails to land the takedown.
Dobom scores with a kick to the body.
Dobom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kedsons Linhare is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Linhare stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Linhare wants it to stay on the feet.
Dobom moves into the clinch.
Dobom fails to pull guard.
Linhare jumps guard but Dobom stands there with Linhare around his waist. Linhare gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kedsons Linhare. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Linhare is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linhare takes an elbow to the temple.
Linhare lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dobom backwards.
Linhare has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Linhare with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dobom misses with a knee to the head.
Dobom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dobom throws a combination that misses
and Linhare counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Linhare gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nego Dobom seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dobom blocks a body shot from Linhare.
Linhare has had enough of the clinch but Dobom keeps him there for the moment.
Linhare is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dobom gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Linhare is trying to pull guard but Dobom has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Linhare lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Linhare is trying to maintain a safe position but Dobom gets an underhook and turns Linhare into the cage.
Dobom tries to score a body lock takedown but Linhare shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dobom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Dobom.
Dobom rushes Linhare and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Linhare changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dobom fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dobom closes this distance looking for a takedown but Linhare circles away.
Linhare dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dobom. That did some damage!
Linhare shoots for a double leg takedown but Dobom sprawls well. He's pushed Linhare's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nego Dobom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobom has managed to clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dobom.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dobom - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dobom with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dobom dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Linhare breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dobom misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linhare defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dobom.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Linhare.
Dobom tries to clinch but Linhare moves out of range.
Dobom tries to clinch but Linhare moves out of range.
Dobom shoots in for a double leg but Linhare sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Linhare misses with the combination.
Dobom scores with a head kick. Linhare tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dobom darts in and clinches Linhare up against the cage.
Linhare prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nego Dobom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dobom winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Nego Dobom!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Nego Dobom!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Nego Dobom!
Nego Dobom wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chiamaka Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nam Yamato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chiamaka Congo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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172 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Enjoys gardening |
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chiamaka Congo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nam Yamato!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Congo tries to clinch up
and Yamato counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yamato.
Congo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yamato's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Congo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Congo.
Congo throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamato.
Congo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yamato backwards.
Congo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Congo struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamato controls his hands.
Congo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yamato takes a shot to the head.
Congo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Congo stops a takedown attempt from Yamato.
Yamato tries to score a body lock takedown but Congo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Congo.
Congo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Congo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yamato backwards.
Congo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yamato is rocked!
Congo lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Yamato to his knees! Congo keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chiamaka Congo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rajesh Koothrappali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Moreno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rajesh Koothrappali is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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169 lbs
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Basic striking
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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, Rajesh Koothrappali!
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, Anderson Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreno gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Koothrappali to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Koothrappali drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Moreno manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Koothrappali has Moreno in his guard.
Moreno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koothrappali swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koothrappali is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moreno defends well.
Moreno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Koothrappali has a closed guard, preventing Moreno from standing up.
Moreno really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Koothrappali. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Koothrappali is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koothrappali working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moreno doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moreno manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moreno wants to control from the top but Koothrappali keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno preventing the sweep.
Moreno is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Koothrappali looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Moreno passes into side control.
Koothrappali sneaks back into half guard.
Koothrappali looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Koothrappali slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Moreno got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koothrappali has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moreno has managed to get both his arms back between Koothrappali's legs - danger averted.
Koothrappali is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moreno defends well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moreno avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali keeping moving, preventing Moreno from controlling successfully.
Koothrappali looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moreno is one step ahead there.
Koothrappali seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Moreno trying to control the position from guard on top but Koothrappali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moreno avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moreno is in close to Koothrappali's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Koothrappali keeping moving, preventing Moreno from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali looking for a guillotine here but Moreno defends easily.
Koothrappali looking for a guillotine here but Moreno defends easily.
Koothrappali looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moreno wants to get up but he can't break Koothrappali's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Koothrappali had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moreno defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koothrappali is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Koothrappali looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Koothrappali is looking for a triangle but Moreno pushes his legs off easily.
Moreno has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Koothrappali is proving hard to escape from.
Koothrappali looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Moreno has picked Koothrappali up and slammed him! Koothrappali can't keep hold of the triangle and Moreno manages to pass to side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Koothrappali is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Moreno off and has taken his back!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koothrappali looking to break Moreno's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Moreno remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Koothrappali will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Koothrappali is hanging on to Moreno's back as he tries to escape.
Moreno is trying to stand back up.
Koothrappali working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rajesh Koothrappali dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Moreno defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koothrappali.
Koothrappali fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moreno avoids it really well and circles away.
Anderson Moreno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Koothrappali gets the takedown into side control.
Moreno is looking to reverse the position.
Koothrappali thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Koothrappali is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moreno is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Koothrappali tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Koothrappali thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koothrappali working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Moreno is trying to control Koothrappali's posture but Koothrappali avoids it.
Koothrappali tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Koothrappali has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Koothrappali goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Moreno has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Koothrappali but great work by Moreno.
Koothrappali gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali is not content to let Moreno control the position.
Koothrappali is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moreno pulls his head out easily.
Koothrappali is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moreno pulls his head out easily.
Moreno trying to control from half guard but Koothrappali is working away.
Koothrappali on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Koothrappali tries to get out of the position.
Koothrappali is looking for a sweep. Moreno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Koothrappali looking for submissions off his back.
Koothrappali is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Koothrappali has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moreno can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Koothrappali is on top in guard.
Koothrappali looking to pass the guard.
Rajesh Koothrappali overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koothrappali is working hard here to advance position.
Koothrappali postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Moreno is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Koothrappali, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali wants to sweep but no luck.
Koothrappali is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koothrappali is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Koothrappali is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moreno defends well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koothrappali wants to sweep but no luck.
Koothrappali has an active guard here but Moreno has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rajesh Koothrappali dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Moreno has closed the distance and engaged Koothrappali in a clinch.
Moreno is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Koothrappali is keeping busy.
Moreno prevents the takedown attempt.
Koothrappali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moreno can do to turn this around?
Moreno works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Koothrappali wants to take the fight to the mat but Moreno manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Moreno presses Koothrappali against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Koothrappali is fighting off a takedown attempt but Moreno is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Koothrappali to the mat. Koothrappali regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Koothrappali has a closed guard, preventing Moreno from standing up.
Koothrappali might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Koothrappali keeping moving, preventing Moreno from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moreno is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Anderson Moreno.
Moreno shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Koothrappali as he avoids it easily.
Moreno gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Koothrappali to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Koothrappali stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moreno swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koothrappali is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Moreno is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Moreno has escaped and now he's on top!
Koothrappali is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Koothrappali is looking for a triangle here but Moreno uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Koothrappali regains half guard.
Rajesh Koothrappali is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koothrappali is trying to get back to full guard.
Koothrappali won't allow Moreno to pass to mount.
Koothrappali looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Moreno prevents Koothrappali from improving his position.
Koothrappali is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Moreno's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Moreno's back!
Koothrappali is cranking Moreno's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Moreno! He's tightened the choke and Moreno is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rajesh Koothrappali!
Rajesh Koothrappali very nearly forgot to thank Mango Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aderbal Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Boshoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aderbal Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johan Boshoff!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boshoff.
Boshoff has his takedown stuffed
and Maia counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Boshoff's guard now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boshoff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maia drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Boshoff dives on top into guard.
Maia has his foot on Boshoff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boshoff works his way back into a safe position though.
Maia seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Maia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maia keeping moving, preventing Boshoff from controlling successfully.
Maia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boshoff is one step ahead there.
Maia is looking for a triangle but Boshoff pushes his legs off easily.
Maia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boshoff is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boshoff is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boshoff throwing strikes from guard but Maia blocks nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Maia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boshoff defends well.
Maia wants to hit a switch here but Boshoff passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Maia there!
Maia can't escape the position.
Maia stops Boshoff from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Maia is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boshoff with the ground and pound from mount.
Maia regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maia on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boshoff is looking to take a break and control but Maia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maia wants to improve his position but Boshoff is controlling well.
Maia works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boshoff trying to control but Maia is working from the bottom.
Maia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boshoff gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maia keeping moving, preventing Boshoff from controlling successfully.
Boshoff must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Boshoff!
Maia working for a submission but Boshoff is keeping him at bay.
Boshoff has left one of his arms exposed and Maia doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Boshoff screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aderbal Maia!
Aderbal Maia decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Johan Boshoff was interviewed post fight and said 'You win some, you lose some.'.
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