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Barbarian 185lbs Final PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Leonidas The Spartan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norman Osbourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Brawler
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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, Leonidas The Spartan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Norman Osbourne!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Spartan is defended easily by Osbourne.
Osbourne connects with a single shot there.
Osbourne closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. The Spartan did well to prevent Osbourne getting side control.
Osbourne is thwarting The Spartan's attempts to control the position.
The Spartan tries to kick Osbourne off but Osbourne keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Osbourne is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Spartan is just riding it out for now. Osbourne eventually gives up the hold.
The Spartan actively working from the bottom here.
The Spartan is refusing to be controlled, as Osbourne sits in half guard.
The Spartan is controlling Osbourne's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The Spartan wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Spartan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Osbourne.
The Spartan is staying active underneath Osbourne, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The Spartan is controlling Osbourne's trapped leg to prevent Osbourne from advancing to side control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Osbourne shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. The Spartan is trying to defend but Osbourne finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Osbourne throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Osbourne missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The Spartan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Osbourne's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Osbourne's back!
The Spartan controlling well, preventing Osbourne from escaping the position.
Osbourne trying to control the hands but The Spartan won't let him.
Osbourne turns into The Spartan and is now in his guard.
Osbourne must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The Spartan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Osbourne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Spartan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Spartan avoids the attempt from Osbourne to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Spartan looking to control but Osbourne is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The Spartan is really struggling to control Osbourne but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osbourne wants to control but The Spartan is having none of it.
Osbourne is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but The Spartan is staying active.
Osbourne bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Osbourne is pushing down on The Spartan's leg trying to pass to half guard. The Spartan is fighting to maintain full guard but Osbourne has managed to sneak the leg through.
Osbourne is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Osbourne not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Spartan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Osbourne is working away from the top position though.
The Spartan moves into full guard.
The Spartan is trying to control the position but Osbourne postures up.
The Spartan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Osbourne defends well.
Osbourne 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 Spartan keeping moving, preventing Osbourne from controlling successfully.
Osbourne 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne cracks The Spartan with a solid left hand.
The Spartan controls Osbourne momentarily but Osbourne frees himself.
Osbourne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Osbourne avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Osbourne looking to pass the guard.
The Spartan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Spartan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Osbourne tries to free his leg and advance position but The Spartan is retaining full guard.
Osbourne trying to control the position from guard on top but The Spartan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Osbourne dominated that round.
That's time! The Spartan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Osbourne slips under a jab from The Spartan.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Osbourne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Spartans head.
The Spartan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Osbourne working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Osbourne is struggling to control the position.
Nice body punch from Osbourne.
Osbourne has dropped down and is working for a takedown. The Spartan is trying to keep an underhook but Osbourne manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Norman Osbourne has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Spartan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The Spartan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Osbourne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Osbourne slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osbourne trying to control the position from guard on top but The Spartan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Spartan has momentary wrist control but Osbourne slips an elbow through the middle.
Osbourne trying to control but The Spartan is working from the bottom.
The Spartan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Osbourne closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The Spartan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Soco na mãe - Stand Up Striking, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Osbourne is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The Spartan moves into full guard.
Osbourne trying to control the position from guard on top but The Spartan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Spartan trying to control the position.
Osbourne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Spartan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Osbourne makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Spartan keeping moving, preventing Osbourne from controlling successfully.
The Spartan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Osbourne throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Osbourne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Spartan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The Spartan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The Spartan keeping full guard, as Osbourne tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Spartan has his foot on Osbourne's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Osbourne works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Spartan working for a triangle but Osbourne defends it easily.
Osbourne advances position into side control!
The Spartan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Check out the look on Osbourne's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Osbourne landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Osbourne is putting a hurting on The Spartan here, landing some big shots from side control.
The Spartan is rocked!
Osbourne landing strikes.
Oh The Spartan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Spartan wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
A big shot lands for Osbourne! That's hurt The Spartan! Will he recover? Osbourne fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Norman Osbourne!
After winning the bout, Norman Osbourne 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Vicious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maia comes to the cage accompanied by Wake me Up. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sid Vicious!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Maia has gone for a leg lock! Vicious slips out almost immediately though and dives into Maia's guard.
Maia working for submissions but it's allowed Vicious to get to half guard.
Still in half guard, Vicious seems content to control.
Vicious lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
It looks like Roberto Maia has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vicious takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Roberto Maia's cut is getting worse.
Vicious working the head and body with strikes.
Maia gets full guard.
Vicious landing with the ground and pound.
Jeez, Roberto Maia's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roberto Maia's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sid Vicious!
A relieved looking Sid Vicious thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Guthrum Oskar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damir Mihajlovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mihajlovic comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Radical Businessman - Japanther kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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185 lbs
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Good knees
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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 New York, Guthrum Oskar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Damir Mihajlovic!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oskar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mihajlovic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mihajlovic. That's going to slow Oskar down.
Mihajlovic avoids the body shot from Oskar.
Oskar misses with a wild body shot.
Oskar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mihajlovic takes a swing at Oskar's ribcage but misses.
Mihajlovic misses with a kick to the body.
Mihajlovic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A cross from Mihajlovic lands.
Mihajlovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oskar throws a nice looking combination but Mihajlovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mihajlovic lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oskar misses with a body shot
and Mihajlovic counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Oskar tries to bench press Mihajlovic off him but Mihajlovic keeps the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Mihajlovic.
Mihajlovic tries for a kimura but Oskar is defending well.
Mihajlovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oskar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mihajlovic's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihajlovic works his way into side control.
Oskar tries to bench press Mihajlovic off him but Mihajlovic keeps the position.
Oskar gets back to half guard.
Oskar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mihajlovic is working away from the top position though.
Mihajlovic is pressing down on Oskar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Oskar is holding on for now.
Mihajlovic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Oskar trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oskar is trying to get back to full guard.
Oskar is pressing down on Mihajlovic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mihajlovic trying to control but Oskar is working from the bottom.
Mihajlovic throws a big elbow that misses.
Oskar wants to sweep here but Mihajlovic controlling him for the moment.
Oskar looking for a guillotine here but Mihajlovic defends easily.
Mihajlovic wants to control from the top but Oskar keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihajlovic postures up.
Mihajlovic looking to sit in guard and control but Oskar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mihajlovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mihajlovic might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Oskar haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Oskar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mihajlovic keeping moving, preventing Oskar from controlling successfully.
Mihajlovic keeping full guard, as Oskar tries to pass.
Mihajlovic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oskar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mihajlovic's guard.
Mihajlovic keeping moving, preventing Oskar from controlling successfully.
Mihajlovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Mihajlovic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oskar postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oskar preventing the sweep.
Oskar wants to pass the guard but Mihajlovic is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oskar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damir Mihajlovic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Oskar moves forwards but Mihajlovic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mihajlovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oskar scores with a sloppy right hand. Mihajlovic should have avoided that one.
Oskar loads up on a big right hand but Mihajlovic slips the punch.
Oskar just misses with a punch to the body.
Mihajlovic connects with a leg kick. Oskar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Oskar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oskar looks to land a left hand but Mihajlovic moved out of range nicely.
Mihajlovic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Oskar to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Mihajlovic. Beautiful body shot.
A shot to the body from Oskar misses
and Mihajlovic counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Oskar wants to stand but Mihajlovic is controlling the position.
Mihajlovic works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Oskar wants to improve his position but Mihajlovic is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihajlovic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oskar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mihajlovic.
Mihajlovic prevents Oskar from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mihajlovic is working for a submission of some sort.
Mihajlovic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oskar manages to get to full guard.
Mihajlovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oskar is keeping the position for now.
Oskar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mihajlovic won't allow Oskar to get back to his feet.
Mihajlovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Oskar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oskar looking for a sweep. Not yet Oskar, not yet.
Mihajlovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Oskar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oskar has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mihajlovic is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Oskar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihajlovic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mihajlovic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mihajlovic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mihajlovic goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Oskar rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mihajlovic's guard! Nice work there by Oskar!
Oskar wants to control from the top but Mihajlovic keeps moving.
Mihajlovic looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Oskar passes into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oskar taking a breather here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oskar taking a break here but Mihajlovic is having none of it and regains half guard.
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 Guthrum Oskar 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. This is the final round!
Mihajlovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Oskar's calf.
Oskar misses with an uppercut.
Mihajlovic lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mihajlovic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Mihajlovic finds it's way through Oskar's defenses.
Mihajlovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mihajlovic cracks Oskar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oskar takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Oskar tries for a takedown but Mihajlovic circles away easily
and Mihajlovic counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mihajlovic postures up.
Mihajlovic trying to move into half guard but instead Oskar has managed to sweep!
Mihajlovic pulls Oskar in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oskar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mihajlovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oskar is one step ahead there.
Mihajlovic keeping moving, preventing Oskar from controlling successfully.
Oskar is working Mihajlovic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oskar looking to sit in guard and control but Mihajlovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mihajlovic passes Oskar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mihajlovic passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mihajlovic thowing shots but they're missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihajlovic looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Oskar is trying desperately to improve position.
Oskar blocking the ground and pound.
Mihajlovic moves to the back position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oskar tries to escape but Mihajlovic has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Damir Mihajlovic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mihajlovic 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, Oskar has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Oskar wants to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihajlovic is persistently looking for the submission but Oskar is defending it well.
Mihajlovic is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Oskar has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mihajlovic patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mihajlovic looking for the choke from the back.
Oskar showing good submission defense here.
Mihajlovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oskar has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Oskar breaks Mihajlovic's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mihajlovic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oskar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oskar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oskar wants to control from the top but Mihajlovic keeps moving.
Oskar wants to stand but Mihajlovic has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Oskar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mihajlovic has his foot on Oskar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oskar works his way back into a safe position though.
Oskar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Oskar won't allow Mihajlovic to sweep him here.
Oskar controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damir Mihajlovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mihajlovic 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damir Mihajlovic!
An out of breath Damir Mihajlovic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Guthrum Oskar stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sometimes by losing a battle you find a new way to win the war.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alessandro Chiara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seymour Til Alexandros The Seventeenth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alessandro Chiara!
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, Seymour Til Alexandros The Seventeenth!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chiara misses with a body kick.
Chiara misses with a body kick.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth working away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chiara takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Chiara takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Chiara can't do much from the bottom here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth trying to control the position but Chiara is working away.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chiara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chiara wants to control but Til Alexandros The Seventeenth postures up.
Chiara is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth tries to advance to mount but can't.
Chiara is trying to escape the position but Til Alexandros The Seventeenth is controlling the position.
Chiara's coaches at Tenacity Elite - 17 Coaches have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Chiara's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chiara on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth looks up at the clock and then as Chiara takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Til Alexandros The Seventeenth smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Chiara is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth controlling the position from side mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth looks up at the clock and then as Chiara takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Til Alexandros The Seventeenth smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Chiara really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chiara keeps working.
Chiara wants to control but Til Alexandros The Seventeenth postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Til Alexandros The Seventeenth has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chiara trying to remain calm as Til Alexandros The Seventeenth controls from the top position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Til Alexandros The Seventeenth working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Who's going to make the next move?
Chiara prevents Til Alexandros The Seventeenth from moving into mount.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth trying to control the position but Chiara is working away.
Chiara is trying to control Til Alexandros The Seventeenth's posture but Til Alexandros The Seventeenth avoids it.
Chiara tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth lands a nice shot to the head.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth with the ground and pound from mount.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Til Alexandros The Seventeenth might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Chiara is trying to escape the mount.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth controlling his opponent.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth landing strikes, looking to finish!
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Chiara is rocked!
Chiara wants to control but Til Alexandros The Seventeenth is having none of it.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth connects with a bit shot that sees Chiara covering up! More strikes from Til Alexandros The Seventeenth and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Til Alexandros The Seventeenth is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seymour Til Alexandros The Seventeenth!
Seymour Til Alexandros The Seventeenth thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nonito Melo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melo's entrance music is fleetwood mac - the chain. A fine choice. Silva comes into a darkened arena with his song building. California Love kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Damian Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
185 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nonito Melo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Damian Silva!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melo misses with a head kick.
Silva checks the leg kick nicely there.
Silva clinches.
Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Melo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Silva pulls guard effortlessly.
Melo stands and steps away. Silva gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Melo.
Silva tries to clinch but Melo moves away
and Melo counters with a low kick, right behind Silva 's knee.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Melo circles away.
Melo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Melo.
Silva moves away from the strike by Melo.
Silva is looking to clinch but Melo is avoiding it.
Melo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Melo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nonito Melo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Melo throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva throws a right hand that Melo ducks under and follows up with a left that Melo also avoids with ease.
Melo keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Melo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Melo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Melo misses with a two punch combination.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Melo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Melo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Melo circles away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Melo enables Silva to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Melo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Melo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Melo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Melo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
Melo trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Silva trying to control but Melo is working from the bottom.
Silva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva advances to half guard.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Melo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Melo keeps moving.
Melo wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him.
Melo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Soco na mãe - Stand Up Striking that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva trying to control but Melo is working from the bottom.
Melo wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
Melo can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Melo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Melo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melo is trying to stand back up but Silva is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Damian Silva will probably get the nod.
That's time! Melo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Melo tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Melo.
Melo is looking to control Silva's arms but Silva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Melo has his back to the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Silva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Melo walks away with a smile on his face. Silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Damian Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva misses with a kick to the body.
Silva moves to clinch but Melo breaks away
and Melo counters with a solid body kick.
Silva closes the distance looking to clinch
and Melo counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to clinch up but Melo keeps it at a distance.
Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Melo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Melo swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Melo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva misses with a kick to the body.
Melo throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Melo looks for the body kick but Silva saw that one coming.
Silva clinches up against the cage.
Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Melo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Melo is defending well.
Nonito Melo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Silva.
Melo manages to break the clinch.
Nonito Melo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Melo's waist but Melo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva darts in trying to clinch
and Melo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Melo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nonito Melo is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melo misses with a head kick.
Silva darts in trying to clinch
and Melo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva throws a lazy body kick
and Melo counters with a series of strikes. Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
Silva tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Silva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Melo throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Melo throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Melo.
Silva throws a body kick that misses.
Melo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Melo scoring well with a low kick there.
Silva blocks a head kick by Melo.
Melo takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Melo. Beautiful body shot.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Silva blocks a head kick by Melo.
Melo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Melo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Melo.
Melo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva avoids a kick to the body.
Silva defending well as Melo loads up on a big left hand.
Melo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva closes the distance and pushes Melo back into the cage.
Silva jumps guard and drags Melo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Melo is stalling in the full guard.
Melo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Silva managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nonito Melo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Melo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Melo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Melo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silva.
Silva has Melo up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Melo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Melo throws a lazy head kick
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Silva stalling.
Damian Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Silva frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Melo is trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva looking to control but Melo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
BOOM! Silva connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Silva with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva won't let Melo get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Silva wants to finish this one by submission but Melo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Silva.
Melo tries to buck Silva off but he can't manage it.
Silva tries to control but Melo wriggling away.
Melo is trying to escape the mount but Silva keeps good control and instead manages to take Melo's back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melo wants to get back to his feet.
Silva working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Silva working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Melo trying to get back to his feet but Silva is in full control for now.
Silva working for the choke.
Melo manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Melo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melo connects with a high kick.
Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Melo trying to stall but Silva improves his position.
Melo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Melo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Melo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Melo avoids the head kick by Silva.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Melo.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Silva!
Damian Silva tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Henry Bonney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
155 lbs
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159 lbs
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, William Henry Bonney!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonney scores with a nice head shot.
Bonney lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bonney's jab looks to have found its range, popping Silva under the eye.
Bonney takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bonney comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bonney lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
William Henry Bonney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonney lands a nice looking body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Silva has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bonney ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonney connects with a body shot.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva takes one to the chin there.
Bonney cracks Silva with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bonney connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Silva tumbling to the canvas! Bonney pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Silva was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). William Henry Bonney!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Teseu Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kagen Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teseu Nogueira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Teseu Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kagen Knight!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Knight shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nogueira napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ground and pound from Knight seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nogueira is trying to improve his position.
Knight trying to control the action but Nogueira is working from the bottom.
Nogueira is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Knight scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Knight passes to side control.
Nogueira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Knight wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Knight lands some shots froms side control.
Nogueira is looking to regain half guard here but Knight keeps moving and retains side control.
Nogueira takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Nogueira gets back to half guard.
Knight frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nogueira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nogueira looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Knight controlling the position easily from mount.
Knight lands with some strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Knight can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nogueira is looking to escape.
Knight is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Knight working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nogueira is desperately trying to improve his position but Knight has a good base and remains in mount.
Nogueira is working hard here to advance position.
Knight lands a nice shot to the head.
Nogueira is looking to improve his position but Knight isn't that keen on the idea.
Knight lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nogueira hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Knight working the ground and pound effectively.
Knight dominating with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Knight.
Nogueira manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nogueira tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nogueira is trying to get back to full guard.
Knight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nogueira keeps working.
Knight slips a nice elbow through Nogueira's hands, connecting with Nogueira's forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nogueira is in trouble now - Knight has advanced to mount!
Nogueira takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight lands a big shot there that rocks Nogueira but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Knight prevents Nogueira from getting the reversal.
Knight has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nogueira's face.
Nogueira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Knight lands a big shot there that rocks Nogueira but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Knight can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nogueira is looking to escape.
Knight in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nogueira is rocked!
Knight raining down hammerfists from mount.
Oh Nogueira is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nogueira takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Knight's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kagen Knight!
A victorious Kagen Knight thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paha Hemmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ceoghan Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hemmo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, In Flames / Ropes. The crowd seem to be enjoying Cartwright's choice of entrance music: Disciples of Power - Born Unto Death. Paha Hemmo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paha Hemmo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ceoghan Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hemmo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cartwright tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cartwright has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hemmo's coaches at Hell's Kitchen Hellions have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Hemmo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hemmo is staying active underneath Cartwright, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cartwright is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hemmo defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright trying to control the action but Hemmo is working from the bottom.
Cartwright is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hemmo tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hemmo is trying to get back to full guard.
Hemmo is concentrating on defense, preventing Cartwright from advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright wants to work for an arm triangle but Hemmo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hemmo trying to control here.
Cartwright is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hemmo is defending against the submission attempts here by Cartwright.
Hemmo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hemmo looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo is looking to improve his position.
Hemmo is working hard here to advance position.
Cartwright is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hemmo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cartwright.
Hemmo trying to control here.
Hemmo actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is working for a submission of some sort.
Hemmo is defending against the submission attempts here by Cartwright.
Hemmo wants to get back to full guard.
Hemmo is concentrating on defense, preventing Cartwright from advancing position.
Hemmo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cartwright is working away from the top position though.
Hemmo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cartwright has gone for a leg lock! Hemmo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cartwright's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hemmo is aware though and is defending well.
Hemmo preventing the sweep.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Hemmo from controlling successfully.
Hemmo wants to pass the guard but Cartwright is keeping the position.
Hemmo advances position into side control!
Hemmo staying calm.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hemmo is looking to take a break and control but Cartwright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 Paha Hemmo will probably get the nod.
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.
Hemmo stuffs the takedown.
Cartwright throws a good cross that connects.
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Hemmo circles away easily
and Hemmo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hemmo. Cartwright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ceoghan Cartwright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hemmo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cartwright lands a jab to Hemmo's midsection.
Hemmo fails with the takedown.
Hemmo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemmo misses with a hook
and Cartwright counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Paha Hemmo has been cut.
Hemmo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cartwright's guard.
Cartwright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hemmo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cartwright manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Hemmo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cartwright's guard.
Cartwright working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hemmo has passed into half guard!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hemmo is looking for a kimura but Cartwright is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hemmo to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is in trouble now - Hemmo has advanced to mount!
Hemmo wants to take Cartwright's back here but Cartwright is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hemmo moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cartwright has worked his arm free - good work by Cartwright!
Cartwright tries to improve position but can't.
Hemmo working away.
Hemmo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cartwright knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cartwright tries to bench press Hemmo off him but Hemmo keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cartwright keeps working.
Hemmo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cartwright knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Cartwright's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cartwright is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cartwright is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cartwright wants to control but Hemmo postures up.
Hemmo is working to tighten his grip on Cartwright's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Cartwright has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Hemmo is really squeezing tight and eventually Cartwright passes out! Hemmo breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Paha Hemmo!
Paha Hemmo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zachary White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White comes to the cage accompanied by Drop Bombs - Ben Samples. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
168 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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25
166 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zachary White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with White, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes White against the cage but White circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but White swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
White with a body punch. A glancing blow.
White has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
White manages to break the clinch.
Oooooh!!! White has knocked Silva down with a huge combo! White steps away and waves a wobbly Silva back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White works the jab nicely.
Silva is rocked!
White is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Silva hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zachary White!
An intense looking Zachary White took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Lose some weight bitch, you're going down down down.'.
Marcelo Silva was interviewed post fight and said 'White is a has been. My time is now!!'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dj Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Redfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
185 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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26
184 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dj Paul!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Redfield!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Redfield slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Redfield cracks Paul with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Redfield throws out a powerful jab.
Redfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paul takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good shot there by Redfield.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paul misses with a takedown
and Redfield counters with a nice uppercut.
Redfield punishes Paul's body with a nice straight punch.
Redfield lands a nice shot to the body.
Redfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Redfield has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Redfield.
Redfield scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Paul doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Redfield counters with a left to the body.
and Redfield counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Paul! He's just covering up as Redfield starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Redfield!
Chris Redfield is the new middleweight champion!
Chris Redfield took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Nippon Outfitters for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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