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Barbarian FC 4: The Knockout PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eusebio Reinaldo Moreno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Adderiy (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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207 lbs
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205 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Hates pizza |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eusebio Reinaldo Moreno!
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, Michael Adderiy!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adderiy throws a right hand that misses
and Reinaldo Moreno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reinaldo Moreno tries to clinch up but Adderiy circles away and keeps his distance.
Adderiy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reinaldo Moreno darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Adderiy wants to improve his position but Reinaldo Moreno is controlling well.
Reinaldo Moreno is thwarting Adderiy's attempts to control the position.
Reinaldo Moreno blocks the strikes from Adderiy.
Adderiy trying to control here.
Adderiy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reinaldo Moreno.
Adderiy felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Adderiy is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adderiy has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Reinaldo Moreno. Oh but Adderiy has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Reinaldo Moreno goes limp - he's gone! Adderiy jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Michael Adderiy!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wendel Freitas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wendel Freitas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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130 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wendel Freitas!
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, Carlos Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rodriguez moves to clinch but Freitas breaks away
and Freitas counters with a head kick. That will keep Rodriguez thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rodriguez is looking to clinch but Freitas is avoiding it.
Rodriguez lands a jab to the head.
Rodriguez doesn't manage to clinch there - Freitas circles away.
Rodriguez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Freitas under the eye.
The fighters circling - Rodriguez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Freitas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Freitas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rodriguez circles away.
Rodriguez closes the distance and pushes Freitas back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands a hook that snaps the head of Freitas backwards.
Good body shot from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Freitass head.
Freitas is breathing heavily.
Rodriguez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Freitas backwards.
Rodriguez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Rodriguez.
A right handed body shot lands from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rodriguez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rodriguez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rodriguez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Freitas is rocked!
A short left from Rodriguez.
Oh Freitas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rodriguez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rodriguez unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Freitas! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Rodriguez is unloading with more strikes now! Freitas drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Rodriguez!
Carlos Rodriguez spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roberts Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junior's entrance music is Apenas Mais Uma de Amor. A fine choice. Anderson Silva will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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190 lbs
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193 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roberts Junior!
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, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Junior 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! Silva is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roberts Junior!
After winning the bout, Roberts Junior thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Cabral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maia kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Wake me Up. Fabricio Cabral has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roberto Maia!
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, Fabricio Cabral!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabral darts in and clinches Maia up against the cage.
Cabral drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maia pulls his leg out and moves away.
Maia dives in for a single leg takedown but Cabral sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Maia wants a takedown.
Cabral is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cabral gets control of Maia's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cabral will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Maia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maia drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cabral looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cabral looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cabral!
Maia is trying to improve his position.
Cabral trying to control the action but Maia is working from the bottom.
Maia looks to move to half guard but instead Cabral has passed into mount! Damn!
Maia is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
We've been hearing good reports from Maia'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.
Cabral really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maia tries to roll over but Cabral keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maia has a hand on Cabral's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cabral takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Maia working to try and regain half guard.
Cabral looking to control but Maia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabral sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maia is working to get back to half guard.
Maia manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Maia actively working from the bottom here.
Maia is trying to get back to full guard.
Maia manages to get to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabral tries to free his leg and advance position but Maia is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabral got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cabral has managed to get both his arms back between Maia's legs - danger averted.
Maia could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cabral trying to control the position from guard on top but Maia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cabral stopping the sweep attempt from Maia.
Cabral avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cabral won't allow Maia to sweep him here.
Cabral wants to control from the top but Maia keeps moving.
Maia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cabral is aware though and is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maia looking for a sweep. Not yet Maia, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Cabral has his hands clasped together but Maia extends and breaks Cabral's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Maia.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roberto Maia!
Roberto Maia seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Chua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taylor Martins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor Martins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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245 lbs
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240 lbs
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Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bryan Chua!
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, Taylor Martins!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chua keeps the fight on the outside.
Martins misses with a takedown
and Chua counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Chua throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Martins is pressing down on Chua's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chua loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Martins looking for a guillotine here but Chua defends easily.
Chua postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chua is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chua's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Martins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chua lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chua trying to control but Martins is working from the bottom.
Chua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chua landing with the ground and pound.
Chua scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chua loads up on a big left hand. Martins felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Chua looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Martins can't hide his disappointment, as Chua celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Chua!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Jankowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nestor Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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203 lbs
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Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jan Jankowski!
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, Nestor Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez rushes Jankowski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gonzalez has Jankowski pushed against the cage.
Gonzalez tries to land knees in the clinch but Jankowski avoids the damage to the body.
Jankowski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gonzalez walks away with a smile on his face. Jankowski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jankowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gonzalez avoids it really well and circles away.
Gonzalez moves into range and clinches up with Jankowski.
Jankowski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gonzalez to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Jankowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jankowski avoiding damage as Gonzalez throws knees to the body.
Jankowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gonzalez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gonzalez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jankowski prevents Gonzalez from getting back to his feet.
Jankowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gonzalez is looking to stand up but Jankowski isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankowski is working Gonzalez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Jankowski from controlling successfully.
Gonzalez wants to stand and escape but Jankowski is having none of it.
Jankowski wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
Jankowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Jankowski from controlling successfully.
Jankowski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jankowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jankowski wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
Jankowski prevents Gonzalez from getting back to his feet.
Jankowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
We're going to have a standup here because Jan Jankowski wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jankowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gonzalez's waist but Gonzalez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jankowski off to one side.
Gonzalez lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Jan Jankowski has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jankowski.
Gonzalez instigates a clinch.
Gonzalez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jankowski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gonzalez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gonzalez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jankowski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jankowski is looking for a takedown.
Jankowski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A right hand to the body from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jankowski uses from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski won't allow Gonzalez to get back to his feet.
Gonzalez looks winded!
Jankowski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jankowski trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
Jankowski 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gonzalez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gonzalez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jankowski postures up in Gonzalez's guard and throws a big left but Gonzalez blocks it.
Jankowski wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
Jankowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
Gonzalez wants to stand up but Jankowski is controlling him.
Gonzalez is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jankowski postures up in Gonzalez's guard and throws a big left but Gonzalez blocks it.
Gonzalez wants to stand up but Jankowski is controlling him.
Jankowski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jankowski wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nestor Gonzalez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jan Jankowski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jankowski fails to land the takedown.
Gonzalez clinches up with Jankowski and pushes him back against the cage.
Gonzalez jumps into guard, dragging Jankowski to the mat.
Jankowski drops back looking for a leg! Gonzalez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gonzalez manages to kick Jankowski off! Jankowski jumps back into Gonzalez's guard.
Jankowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzalez wants to stand but Jankowski is controlling the position.
Jankowski stays in close to Gonzalez's body and controls the position.
Gonzalez wants to stand but Jankowski is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jankowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jankowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Jankowski prevents Gonzalez from getting back to his feet.
Jankowski throwing strikes but missing.
Jankowski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jankowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jankowski connects with a couple of short punches.
Jankowski postures up in Gonzalez's guard and throws a big left but Gonzalez blocks it.
Gonzalez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Jankowski from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jan Jankowski wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gonzalez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jankowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez instigates a clinch.
Gonzalez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jankowski.
Jankowski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gonzalez smiles and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzalez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez pulls guard effortlessly.
Jankowski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jankowski trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
Jankowski 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.
Jankowski 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.
Gonzalez wants to stand and escape but Jankowski is having none of it.
Jankowski drops back looking for a leg! Gonzalez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gonzalez manages to kick Jankowski off! Jankowski jumps back into Gonzalez's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez wants to stand up but Jankowski is controlling him.
Jankowski wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
Jankowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jankowski wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jankowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gonzalez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jankowski prevents Gonzalez from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Jankowski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jan Jankowski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gonzalez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jankowski!
Gonzalez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gonzalez misses with the ground and pound.
Jankowski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gonzalez is keen to just control but Jankowski is a slippery customer.
Jankowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
My spies in Cozad MMA Rio inform me that Gonzalez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jankowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Gonzalez wants to stand but Jankowski is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jankowski trying to keep a closed guard but Gonzalez is proving a slippery customer.
Gonzalez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jankowski is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Gonzalez frees his head nicely. Oh but Jankowski has switched to an armbar! Gonzalez is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jan Jankowski!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Goran Padamalei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arturo Gatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gatti has chosen Change as his entrance music. Goran Padamalei could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Arturo Gatti 's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Goran Padamalei!
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, Arturo Gatti !
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatti is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Padamalei's half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Padamalei is trying to get back to full guard.
Gatti 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.
Gatti works his way into full mount!
Padamalei really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gatti in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gatti dominating with strikes here.
Padamalei definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Padamalei is trying desperately to improve position.
Padamalei is working hard here to advance position.
Gatti with good strikes from the mount here!
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!
Gatti scoring with strikes but Padamalei is staying in there.
Padamalei taking shots to the head.
Padamalei is trying desperately to improve position.
Gatti working Padamalei over with strikes here.
Padamalei is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Padamalei working to try and regain half guard.
Gatti lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Padamalei is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gatti punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gatti breaks from Padamalei's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Padamalei is trying desperately to improve position.
Gatti landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gatti lands a big elbow.
Gatti connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Padamalei is in a horrible position here. Gatti smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Padamalei is rocked!
Gatti loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Padamalei scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Gatti land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Gatti stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arturo Gatti !
During a confident post fight interview, Arturo Gatti thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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