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BKC RIO 5 : Bastos Vs Glazkov PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Dubois (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Acelino Popo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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182 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Dubois!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Acelino Popo!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dubois misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Dubois.
Popo throws a series of strikes that have Dubois backpedaling.
Dubois throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Acelino Popo has been cut.
Dubois throws a left and a right that both miss
and Popo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dubois's guard now.
Popo stops Dubois from standing up.
Popo throws and elbow that misses. Dubois uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Popo's guard. Nice move by Dubois!
Popo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dubois passes into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popo tries to bench press Dubois off him but Dubois keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubois stands up.
Popo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dubois looks to throw the jab but Popo is out of range.
Dubois throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dubois takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chris Dubois is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dubois misses with the combination.
Popo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dubois defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Popo.
Popo shoots in for a double leg but Dubois sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Popo.
Dubois swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Popo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Popo trying to control the action but Dubois is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dubois is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Popo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dubois avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Popo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popo works to advance to full mount. Dubois defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Dubois takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Popo wants to control the pace but Dubois is squirming around nicely.
Popo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dubois's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Popo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Popo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dubois avoids a series of strikes thrown by Popo.
Popo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Popo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dubois because Popo loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Acelino Popo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Acelino Popo's cut.
That's time! Dubois's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Popo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dubois counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dubois misses with a few strikes there.
Dubois swinging wildly here.
Dubois defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Popo.
Popo has a takedown stuffed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Popo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Popo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dubois sprawls well initially but Popo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Popo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dubois keeps working.
Popo is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Popo is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popo is trying to control. Dubois wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dubois is trying to stand.
Dubois is not content to let Popo control the position.
Popo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dubois knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Popo stops Dubois from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dubois scores with a hook to the body. Popo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dubois falls off balance throwing a combination
and Popo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Popo is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Dubois is trying to stand.
Popo is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Popo thows a huge punch but Dubois dodges it nicely.
Popo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Popo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popo seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Popo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Dubois reverses the position - he's now on top in Popo's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jab from Dubois.
Dubois connects with a crisp jab.
Dubois fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dubois fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Popo, pushing him back against the cage.
Dubois tries to circle away but Popo has him pinned against the cage.
Dubois is trying to break the clinch but Popo has him pressed against the cage.
Dubois has had enough of the clinch but Popo keeps him there for the moment.
Dubois's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dubois looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dubois swinging wildly here.
Dubois connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Popo momentarily.
Dubois misses with the combination.
Dubois throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dubois lands a two punch combo.
Dubois lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dubois fails to land with a series of punches.
Popo closes the distance and pushes Dubois back into the cage.
Popo misses with the head strike.
Dubois looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Dubois dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Acelino Popo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dubois lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dubois stuffs the takedown attempt from Popo. Popo gets slowly back to his feet.
Dubois throws a right and a left that Popo avoids nicely.
Popo throws a combination that misses
and Dubois counters with a big head kick but Popo shrugs it off.
Dubois tries to score with a low kick but Popo moves his leg out of the way.
Dubois lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dubois scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dubois throws a series of punches but Popo moves out of range.
Popo lands a right hook to the body.
Popo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dubois.
Popo tries to clinch up but Dubois circles away and keeps his distance.
Popo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dubois swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed right hand from Popo misses the target.
Popo throws a combination that misses
and Dubois counters with a right hand to the body.
Chris Dubois is winning the standup battle so far.
Dubois misses with a combination
and Popo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dubois breaks from the clinch.
A nice combination there by Dubois.
Dubois scores with a nice head shot.
Dubois stalks Popo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Popo's face. Popo staggers backwards, shaken.
Popo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Popo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dubois tries to clinch but Popo moves out of range.
Dubois blocks a head kick by Popo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubois throws a right and a left that Popo avoids nicely.
Dubois is looking to clinch but Popo is avoiding it.
Dubois tries to close the distance and clinch up but Popo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch combination from Dubois misses.
Dubois throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Dubois, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Popo shoots in for a double leg but Dubois sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chris Dubois has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Acelino Popo.
Dubois misses with a jab, cross combination.
Popo misses with a takedown attempt - Dubois sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dubois swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Popo.
Dubois lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dubois swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dubois stalks Popo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Popo's face. Popo staggers backwards, shaken.
Dubois tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Dubois, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dubois tries to close the distance and clinch but Popo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dubois lands an overhand right.
Popo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dubois leaves Popo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dubois throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dubois misses with a double jab.
Popo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dubois pinned against the cage. Dubois gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubois wants to clinch up but Popo keeps it at a distance.
Dubois misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dubois throws a right and a left that Popo avoids nicely.
Popo misses with an uppercut. Dubois saw that one coming.
Dubois moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
No joy there for Dubois, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Popo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dubois.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dubois.
Dubois throws a right hand that Popo ducks under and follows up with a left that Popo also avoids with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Dubois showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dubois has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Dubois!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Count Hytthu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bihg Duhm Fock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bihg Duhm Fock has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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215 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
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200 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Count Hytthu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bihg Duhm Fock!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hytthu shoots in for a double leg but Fock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fock lands a big head kick that sends Hytthu tumbling to the mat! Fock takes a step backwards and waves Hytthu back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Count Hytthu has been cut.
Fock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hytthu lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Fock.
Fock misses with a low kick.
Fock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hytthu blocks the body kick.
Hytthu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hytthu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fock manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hytthu has Fock in his guard.
Fock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fock won't allow Hytthu to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fock content to stall in guard here.
Fock prevents Hytthu from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hytthu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fock. Fock obviously looking to wear him down.
Hytthu is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Fock.
Fock throws a head kick that misses.
Hytthu shoots for a takedown but Fock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hytthu tries to land a front kick but Fock steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hytthu tries for a takedown but Fock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Count Hytthu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fock throws a head kick but Hytthu moves out of range.
Fock scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hytthu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
An inside leg kick from Fock misses.
Fock swings for the body but Hytthu moves out of range.
Fock throws out a leg kick but Hytthu moves out of range and Fock only half commits.
Fock scores with a nice body kick.
Fock gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hytthu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fock manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hytthu drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fock looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fock looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fock!
A lull in the action here as Fock stalls from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hytthu bucks up and tries to throw Fock off but instead Fock has got his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hytthu is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Fock slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Hytthu trying to get back to his feet but Fock is in full control for now.
Fock has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hytthu's body.
Hytthu wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fock trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hytthu doesn't escape.
Hytthu is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hytthu is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bihg Duhm Fock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Count Hytthu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fighters circling - Fock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fock throws a hook but Hytthu avoids it easily.
Hytthu misses with a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hytthu.
Fock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bihg Duhm Fock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fock swings for the body but Hytthu moves out of range.
Hytthu throws a head kick but Fock moves out of range.
Fock looks to land a body kick but Hytthu moved away.
Fock finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hytthu blocks a head kick by Fock.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hytthu.
Fock throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fock lands with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Fock.
Fock lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Fock. That's going to slow Hytthu down.
Fock thuds a left hand into Hytthu's body.
A big right from Fock misses.
Count Hytthu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fock throws a head kick that misses.
Fock tries a head kick but it misses.
Fock throws and low kick but Hytthu moves out of range easily.
Hytthu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fock. Fock obviously looking to wear him down.
Decent striking displayed by Fock there.
Count Hytthu's cut is getting worse.
Hytthu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hytthu somewhat.
Bihg Duhm Fock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice cross by Fock.
Fock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hytthu.
Fock finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hytthu throws a sloppy head kick and Fock moves out of range easily.
Fock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hytthu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hytthu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fock.
Crunch! Fock slams his shin into Hytthu's torso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hytthu was well out of range. Poor timing from Fock.
Hytthu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hytthu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fock prevents Hytthu from improving position.
Hytthu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hytthu is trying to get an arm triangle but Fock is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fock can't do much from the bottom here.
Hytthu goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fock has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hytthu but great work by Fock.
Hytthu wants to get back to his feet but Fock drags him back down.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fock scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fock goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fock throws a head kick that misses.
Donk. Fock catches Hytthu right on the button with a cross.
A big left from Fock misses.
Fock throws the left hand but Hytthu avoids the punch easily.
Hytthu shoots in and bounces Fock off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hytthu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fock manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hytthu has Fock in his guard.
Hytthu wants to get back to his feet but Fock is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bihg Duhm Fock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Count Hytthu'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Fock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hytthu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hytthu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hytthu misses with a body kick.
Hytthu misses with a head kick.
Fock lands a left and a right that send Hytthu crashing to the mat, dazed. Fock thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fock wants it to stay on the feet.
Fock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A good leg kick by Fock.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fock misses with a wild body shot.
Fock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Count Hytthu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fock punishes Hytthu's body with a nice straight punch.
Fock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hytthu checks a low kick from Fock.
Fock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fock throws a series of punches but Hytthu avoids them all with ease.
Fock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hytthu.
Hytthu swings for the body but Fock moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hytthu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fock.
Hytthu tries for a takedown but Fock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Count Hytthu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hytthu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hytthu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hytthu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fock.
Fock misses with a straight left.
Hytthu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hytthu swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Fock is now in Hytthu's guard. A big mistake from Hytthu there, giving up the dominant position!
Fock tries to free his leg and advance position but Hytthu is retaining full guard.
Hytthu uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hytthu.
Count Hytthu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hytthu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fock has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hytthu swings around for an armbar but Fock sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hytthu's guard.
Hytthu wants to stand up but Fock is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hytthu keeping full guard, as Fock tries to pass.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fock. That's going to slow Hytthu down.
Fock throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jeez, Count Hytthu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Fock throws a nice head kick!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Count Hytthu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bihg Duhm Fock!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Powers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Rua!
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, Max Powers!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rua's waist but Rua gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Powers off to one side.
Powers shoots in for a takedown but Rua shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Powers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rua circles away.
Jorge Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Powers.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rua.
Powers stops Rua from passing to mount.
Rua landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Powers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Powers can't do much from the bottom here.
Rua working the ground and pound.
Powers is trying to improve his position.
Rua trying to control the action but Powers is working from the bottom.
Rua working the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powers is trying to control Rua's posture but Rua avoids it.
Powers taking a bit of punishment here - Rua scoring with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big shot lands for Rua! That's hurt Powers! Will he recover? Rua fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorge Rua!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between luis inacio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzalez has chosen Ole Ole Ole Ole Ole Ole Ole as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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180 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, luis inacio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mr Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez has closed the distance and engaged inacio in a clinch.
Gonzalez manages to break the clinch.
Gonzalez connects with the punch.
Gonzalez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but inacio was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonzalez.
inacio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gonzalez but Gonzalez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
inacio tries to clinch up but Gonzalez circles away and keeps his distance.
Gonzalez has managed to clinch.
inacio takes a shot to the head.
inacio looking to slow down the pace here.
inacio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gonzalez's efforts to push away.
inacio prevents Gonzalez from breaking the clinch.
inacio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gonzalez smiles and moves away.
Gonzalez has inacio up against the cage in a clinch.
Gonzalez tries to circle away but inacio has him pinned against the cage.
inacio is trying to break the clinch but Gonzalez is controlling him.
inacio wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for luis inacio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
inacio can't get the takedown.
Gonzalez pushes inacio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gonzalez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. inacio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gonzalez moves into range and clinches up with inacio.
inacio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
inacio looking to slow down the pace here.
A bit of stalling here from inacio.
Gonzalez is trying to break the clinch but inacio is controlling him.
inacio drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gonzalez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gonzalez slaps away a takedown attempt from inacio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
inacio walks into a stiff left hand from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez drops inacio with a beautiful combination! inacio stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gonzalez is looking for the KO!
inacio is rocked!
It looks like luis inacio has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Gonzalez.
inacio is breathing heavily.
Gonzalez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gonzalez fails to land with a series of punches.
inacio seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Gonzalez shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! inacio is backing up but Gonzalez catches him with a final right hook that drops him! inacio covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Gonzalez Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Gonzalez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and bukk wild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Créu. bukk wild will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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280 lbs
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abdul Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, bukk wild!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
wild takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Khan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
wild takes a shot to the head.
wild looks gassed!
wild goes for a takedown attempt but Khan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Khan gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan scores with a nice hook to the head.
It looks like bukk wild has been cut.
Khan taking a breather.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Khan for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Khan works on wild's body with a couple of short punches.
Khan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
wild is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Khan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Khan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Khan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Abdul Khan.
Khan lands a left and a right that send wild crashing to the mat, dazed. Khan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Khan gets a clinch.
wild's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That has opened up bukk wild's cut even more.
Khan scores with a shoulder strike.
Khan is struggling to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan lands a body shot.
Khan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Khan lands a shoulder strike.
Khan lands with a left to the head.
The cut above bukk wild's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Khan has wild pushed against the cage.
Khan lands an uppercut.
Khan pushes wild back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
bukk wild's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Khan lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khan.
Khan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
wild is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at bukk wild's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Abdul Khan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is North American Scum by LCD Sound System. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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260 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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, Steven Jackson!
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, Rodrigo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Jackson clinches.
Jackson wants to stall.
Silva breaks the clinch.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Silva. That did some damage!
A punch combination from Silva misses.
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Jackson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Silva lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
It looks like Steven Jackson has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silva's sensitive parts.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Silva looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson slips under a jab from Silva.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodrigo Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steven Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva scores with a nice head shot.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Silva looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Jackson throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson moves out of range as Silva strikes.
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Silva tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva looks gassed!
Jackson tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Silva down.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Silva's ribcage.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Silva won't let him.
Jackson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Silva looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Silva looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Silva!
Jackson regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson is looking to get back to full guard here but Silva has managed to pass to side control instead.
Silva is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Jackson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silva.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Jackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Silva is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Silva.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Jackson gets the takedown into side control.
Jackson trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Silva is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Silva to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Silva shrugs it off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson fails to take his opponent's back.
Jackson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Silva turns into him and now he's in Jackson's guard.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Jackson is tightening it up a little... Silva has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Silva reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Silva taps out! nice BJJ there by Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Steven Jackson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Soloman van der Vaart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Gomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Soloman van der Vaart has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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178 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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175 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Soloman van der Vaart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leandro Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
van der Vaart slips a jab from Gomes.
Gomes thows a left - swing and a miss!
van der Vaart throws a nice looking combination but Gomes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
van der Vaart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gomes.
van der Vaart lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gomes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract van der Vaart.
van der Vaart doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gomes ducks under a wild hook from van der Vaart.
Gomes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gomes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
van der Vaart looks to land a right hand but Gomes moved out of range.
Gomes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but van der Vaart was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomes.
Gomes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by van der Vaart.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by van der Vaart.
Gomes throws a jab but it's blocked by van der Vaart.
van der Vaart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
van der Vaart works the jab nicely.
van der Vaart lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Gomes can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from van der Vaart and Gomes drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by van der Vaart.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Soloman van der Vaart!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quim Bastos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Glazkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bastos might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to No More Mr. Nice Guy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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217 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Quim Bastos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aleksandr Glazkov!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glazkov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Glazkov tries to clinch up but Bastos circles away and keeps his distance.
Glazkov throws a series of punches but Bastos avoids them all with ease.
Glazkov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bastos.
Bastos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bastos misses with a kick to the body.
Bastos scoring well with a low kick there.
Bastos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Glazkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bastos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Glazkov. That did some damage!
Glazkov looks gassed!
Bastos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Glazkov's calf.
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!
Bastos lands with a nice body kick.
Bastos throws a head kick that half lands.
Bastos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Glazkov. That did some damage!
Glazkov drops his hands momentarily and Bastos needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Glazkov just on the top of the head. Glazkov drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Glazkov - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Quim Bastos!
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