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RioFC 7 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mathias Yvon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Palmer Gerrard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yvon has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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254 lbs
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238 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mathias Yvon!
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, Palmer Gerrard!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yvon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yvon wants it to stay on the feet.
Yvon really is a fat lump.
A jab from Yvon misses.
Gerrard tries to close the distance and clinch but Yvon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yvon throws a right hand that misses
and Gerrard counters with a left and a right that stings Yvon.
Gerrard darts in looking for a takedown but Yvon gets double underhooks and turns Gerrard into the cage.
Yvon throws a head punch that misses.
Gerrard has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Yvon uses from the top position.
Yvon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gerrard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yvon has managed to get both his arms back between Gerrard's legs - danger averted.
Gerrard trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Gerrard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Yvon is breathing heavily.
Gerrard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yvon wants to control but Gerrard passes easily into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerrard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yvon keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerrard moves nicely into side control.
Gerrard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gerrard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gerrard trying to control the action but Yvon is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gerrard controls the position from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerrard trying to control the position but Yvon is working away.
Gerrard is trying to get an arm triangle but Yvon is defending well.
Gerrard trying to control the position but Yvon is working away.
Yvon struggling a bit here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mathias Yvon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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.
Gerrard is looking to clinch but Yvon is avoiding it.
Gerrard misses with a two punch combination.
Gerrard has Yvon up against the cage in a clinch.
Gerrard blocks an uppercut.
Gerrard decides to pull guard.
Gerrard pulls Yvon in to control the position.
Gerrard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerrard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yvon's guard.
Yvon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Palmer Gerrard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gerrard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yvon swings widly with a right hand
and Gerrard counters by clinching up.
Gerrard manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gerrard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yvon is aware though and is defending well.
Yvon throws a strike but Gerrard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Yvon keeping moving, preventing Gerrard from controlling successfully.
Palmer Gerrard has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerrard passes into half guard.
Gerrard wants to take a breather but Yvon is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Gerrard is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gerrard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gerrard is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gerrard wants to take a breather but Yvon is having none of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gerrard shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerrard tries to clinch but Yvon is having none of it.
Gerrard throws a series of strikes that have Yvon backpedaling.
Gerrard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mathias Yvon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yvon stuffs the takedown.
Yvon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yvon wants it to stay on the feet.
Mathias Yvon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Palmer Gerrard.
Gerrard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gerrard shoots for a takedown but Yvon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gerrard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gerrard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gerrard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yvon is pressed up against the cage. Gerrard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yvon down to the mat. Yvon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gerrard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yvon as he avoids it easily.
Yvon throws out a loose jab but Gerrard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gerrard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerrard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gerrard moves forwards but Yvon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gerrard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yvon swivels and escapes.
Gerrard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yvon's waist but Yvon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gerrard off to one side.
Yvon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gerrard.
Yvon misses with a looping right.
Gerrard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yvon.
Yvon is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Gerrard's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Gerrard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gerrard wants to clinch up but Yvon keeps it at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Yvon. No joy for Gerrard on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Palmer Gerrard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Yvon lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gerrard takes a step back to recover.
A big left from Yvon misses.
Gerrard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gerrard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yvon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gerrard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gerrard tries to land a leg kick but Yvon saw it coming and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Yvon. No joy for Gerrard on that attempt.
Yvon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gerrard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Yvon misses.
Gerrard tries for a takedown but Yvon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mathias Yvon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Palmer Gerrard.
Gerrard forces Yvon back against the cage and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yvon blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Yvon fails to land.
Yvon gets underhooks to prevent Gerrard's takedown attempt.
Gerrard pulls guard effortlessly.
Yvon throws a big elbow that misses.
Gerrard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yvon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yvon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gerrard trying to strike off his back.
Yvon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gerrard seems keen to control Yvon's posture.
Gerrard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yvon is aware though and is defending well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerrard has his foot on Yvon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yvon works his way back into a safe position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yvon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yvon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gerrard.
Jab from Yvon.
Mathias Yvon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gerrard dives in and grabs Yvon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yvon pushes down on Gerrard's head and hops out.
Yvon swinging wildly here.
Gerrard darts in looking for a takedown but Yvon gets double underhooks and turns Gerrard into the cage.
Yvon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gerrard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gerrard tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yvon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gerrard pulls guard effortlessly.
Yvon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gerrard is pulling down on Yvon's head. It's preventing any offense from Yvon, at least for the moment.
Yvon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gerrard on the ground.
Gerrard wriggles free and stands up.
Mathias Yvon is winning the standup battle so far.
Gerrard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yvon swivels and escapes.
Gerrard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerrard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yvon's waist but Yvon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gerrard off to one side.
Yvon misses with a wild combination.
Gerrard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yvon pinned against the cage. Yvon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gerrard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yvon defends well and Gerrard ends up having to push Yvon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yvon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gerrard fails to land the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gerrard dives in for a single leg takedown but Yvon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mathias Yvon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Palmer Gerrard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gerrard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mathias Yvon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gerrard 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Palmer Gerrard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jewell Geoffrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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23
162 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick |
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Brawler
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Overeem!
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, Jewell Geoffrey!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Overeem checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Geoffrey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Geoffrey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Overeem closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Peter Overeem has been cut.
Overeem checks a low kick from Geoffrey.
Overeem shoots in and gets a takedown into Geoffrey's guard.
Overeem stays in close to Geoffrey's body and controls the position.
Geoffrey has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Geoffrey working a defensive guard here.
Overeem trying to control the position from guard on top but Geoffrey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Overeem stops Geoffrey from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem being controlled here momentarily.
Overeem pushing down on Geoffrey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Geoffrey tries to get to full guard but Overeem has control of the leg.
Geoffrey controlling the position well.
Overeem wants to work for an arm triangle but Geoffrey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Overeem prevents Geoffrey from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geoffrey wants to get back to his feet.
Overeem looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Overeem sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Overeem is trying to work for a kimura but Geoffrey is defending well.
Geoffrey tries to get to full guard but Overeem has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geoffrey works his way to full guard. Good work.
Geoffrey pulls Overeem in close to prevent any damage.
Geoffrey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Geoffrey wants to control the position but Overeem says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Overeem moves into full mount! Geoffrey won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem controlling from the full mount.
Geoffrey can't escape the position.
Geoffrey is trying to reverse the position but instead Overeem has taken his back - oops!
Geoffrey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Overeem's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Overeem keeps control of the position easily here as Geoffrey tries to buck him off.
Overeem is hanging on to Geoffrey's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Overeem biding his time, controlling Geoffrey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Overeem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Overeem's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A jab from Overeem misses.
Geoffrey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Good exchange - Geoffrey coming out on top.
Geoffrey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Overeem tries to score a power double leg takedown but Geoffrey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Overeem somewhat.
Overeem shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Overeem showed some decent athleticism there.
Geoffrey moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Overeem slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geoffrey is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Geoffrey is not content to let Overeem control the position.
Overeem advances nicely into full mount.
Geoffrey keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Geoffrey is squirming around, avoiding Overeem's attempts to control the action.
Overeem looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geoffrey tries to hold on but Overeem pushes him away.
Geoffrey is looking to get to half guard.
Overeem controlling his opponent.
Geoffrey tries to reverse the position but Overeem maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem tries to control but Geoffrey wriggling away.
Overeem prevents Geoffrey from getting the reversal.
Geoffrey is breathing heavily.
Overeem controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geoffrey can't escape the position.
Overeem content just to control the position here.
Overeem's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Overeem trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Geoffrey is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Overeem dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter Overeem's cut.
That's time! Overeem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Overeem uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Geoffrey.
Overeem decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Geoffrey is looking to control Overeem's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Geoffrey avoid being mounted?
Overeem is taking a breather. Geoffrey says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Geoffrey has his hands clasped together around Overeem's back. He's all about the action.
Geoffrey actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overeem is trying to control. Geoffrey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Overeem is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geoffrey is staying active underneath Overeem, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Overeem slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Geoffrey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Geoffrey wants it to stay on the feet.
Peter Overeem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Geoffrey.
Overeem checks a leg kick.
Geoffrey decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Overeem makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Overeem.
Geoffrey trying to control the position from guard on top but Overeem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem is pulling down on Geoffrey's head. It's preventing any offense from Geoffrey, at least for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Overeem is on top in guard.
Overeem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Geoffrey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Geoffrey looking to control.
Overeem trying to control the position from guard on top but Geoffrey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jewell Geoffrey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem preventing the sweep.
Geoffrey keeping full guard, as Overeem tries to pass.
Geoffrey wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Overeem is now in half guard.
Geoffrey trying to control from the bottom.
Geoffrey tries to get to full guard but Overeem has control of the leg.
Geoffrey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Geoffrey controlling the position well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Overeem perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Overeem tries to pass the half guard into mount. Geoffrey knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Geoffrey tries to kick Overeem off but Overeem keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Overeem throws out a loose jab but Geoffrey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Geoffrey throws a hook to the side of Overeem's head but Overeem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Geoffrey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Peter Overeem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Overeem misses with a series of wild punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Geoffrey scores with a jab to the body.
Geoffrey throws out a loose jab but Overeem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Overeem fails to land the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jewell Geoffrey.
I think Overeem 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 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Overeem!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Troy Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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25
265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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25
242 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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Excellent MT
Very confident |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Troy Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Adams shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Carvalho is staying active underneath Adams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Adams is looking for a kimura here.
Carvalho really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carvalho is trying to stand.
Adams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams throwing shots but Carvalho is blocking nicely.
Adams content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Adams throws a strike but Carvalho avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams wants to control from the top but Carvalho keeps moving.
Carvalho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adams.
Adams won't allow Carvalho to get back to his feet.
Adams trying to control but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
Adams is looking to work some ground and pound but Carvalho has wrist control.
Adams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Adams trying to control but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
Adams really is a fat lump.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Carvalho, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carvalho connects with a leg kick. Adams looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Adams looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Carvalho blocking the ground and pound attempt from Adams.
Adams is working for a kimura but Carvalho is defending it quite comfortably.
Adams controlling the action here.
Adams working the head and body with strikes.
Adams stops Carvalho from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Adams connects with a nice short shot to Carvalho's temple.
Adams looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Adams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carvalho keeps working.
Adams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Adams is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams wants to stand up but Carvalho has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Adams is thwarting Carvalho's attempts to control the position.
Adams tries to stand and escape but Carvalho is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Adams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Adams is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Adams dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Adams closes the distance and clinches.
Adams gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Carvalho regains guard.
Adams sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Carvalho's guard.
Adams tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Carvalho.
Adams looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Adams is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams is working for a kimura but Carvalho is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho wants to get back to his feet.
Adams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carvalho keeps working.
Adams wants to work for an arm triangle but Carvalho is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Adams is trying to work for a kimura but Carvalho is defending well.
Adams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Carvalho defends it well.
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.
Adams is trying to control. Carvalho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Adams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Carvalho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Adams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carvalho sees it coming and defends easily.
Adams wants to get back to his feet.
Adams prevents Carvalho from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Adams trying to control the action but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
Adams stalling.
Carvalho is trying to stand.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Adams lands strikes from half guard.
Carvalho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Adams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carvalho can do to turn this around?
Adams working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Carvalho trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Adams controlling the pace.
Adams is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Adams is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Adams looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adams is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Adams tries to stand but can't do so whilst Carvalho controls his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Adams dominated that second round.
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!
Adams throws a right hand that misses
enabling Carvalho to counter with a crisp jab.
Adams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carvalho.
Adams lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Gabriel Carvalho has been cut.
Adams tries to clinch there but Carvalho circles away.
Adams gets a takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Adams there.
Adams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carvalho keeps working.
Adams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Carvalho is staying active underneath Adams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Carvalho tries to get to full guard but Adams has control of the leg.
Adams thows a huge punch but Carvalho dodges it nicely.
Carvalho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Adams slows the pace down in half guard.
Adams wants to take a breather but Carvalho is having none of it.
Adams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Carvalho looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Carvalho wants to control but Adams is keeping busy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Adams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carvalho, pushing him back against the cage.
Carvalho lands a shoulder strike.
Adams is trying to trip Carvalho. He has hold of a leg but Carvalho is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Adams persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Adams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gabriel Carvalho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
Adams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Troy Adams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Adams wants to control from the top but Carvalho keeps moving.
Adams has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Carvalho can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Adams controls the pace.
Adams 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.
Adams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Adams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Carvalho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Adams pushes down on Carvalho's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Adams is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carvalho has managed to free his arm - good work.
Carvalho wants to control but Adams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carvalho tries to get to full guard but Adams has control of the leg.
Troy Adams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Adams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carvalho is just riding it out for now. Adams eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Adams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Adams, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:26
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:26
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Adams!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleixo Gene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donatello Battista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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262 lbs
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272 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aleixo Gene!
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, Donatello Battista!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gene lands a body shot.
Battista uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gene.
Gene has a takedown stuffed.
Gene connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Donatello Battista has been cut.
Gene goes for a double leg but Battista avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Battista continues to drive forward.
Gene breaks from the clinch.
Gene ducks under a wild hook from Battista.
Gene throws an overhand right that lands on Battista's shoulder, as Battista tries to avoid the shot.
Gene is looking to slow Battista down with leg kicks.
Gene throws the left hand but Battista avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gene throws an overhand right that lands on Battista's shoulder, as Battista tries to avoid the shot.
Gene throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gene lands a nice leg kick that just misses Battista's sensitive parts.
Gene buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Battista slips a straight right by Gene.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battista on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gene. Gene obviously looking to wear him down.
Gene jabs Battista right on the nose. Battista blinks but takes it well.
Battista dodges the punch combination from Gene.
Battista takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gene slips under a jab.
Battista gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Gene gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Battista is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleixo Gene!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dj Harrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Constantin Toussaint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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163 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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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, Dj Harrington!
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, Constantin Toussaint!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrington shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Harrington showed some decent athleticism there.
Harrington is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Harrington seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Harrington is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toussaint gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrington got a little sloppy there for a moment and Toussaint has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harrington has managed to get both his arms back between Toussaint's legs - danger averted.
Toussaint looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Harrington passes into side control.
Harrington is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Toussaint is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Harrington tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Harrington working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Harrington tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Harrington has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Harrington working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrington tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Harrington has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Harrington cracks Toussaint with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Toussaint seems a little lost for a moment, as Harrington dominates the positioning.
Toussaint looking for a sweep but Harrington has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Harrington trying to control but Toussaint is having none of it.
Harrington is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Toussaint is surviving well by controlling Harrington's body position as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrington is working for a guillotine from mount but Toussaint frees his head quite easily.
Toussaint is just holding on here. Harrington manages to take his back.
Harrington working for a choke but Toussaint is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harrington gets his hands free as Toussaint looks to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dj Harrington dominated that round.
That's time! Harrington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Toussaint lands with an uppercut that bounces Harrington off the cage and back into range.
Harrington takes one on the button.
Toussaint lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Toussaint.
Harrington is rocked!
Harrington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toussaint can do to turn this around?
Harrington shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Harrington is working for a kimura but Toussaint is defending it quite comfortably.
Harrington uses his free foot to push down on Toussaint's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Toussaint.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toussaint is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Toussaint tries to control Harrington's body but Harrington pushes him off. Toussaint squirms to his side and now Harrington has his back!
Toussaint showing good submission defense here.
Toussaint tries to roll but Harrington sticks to his back.
Harrington is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Toussaint defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Toussaint preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Harrington.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint wants to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harrington is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Toussaint is defending well though. Harrington let's go of the attempt for now.
Harrington is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Toussaint with him. Toussaint is trying to defend but Harrington has an arm under the chin now! Toussaint grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dj Harrington!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adel Klemen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Hutcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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163 lbs
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155 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adel Klemen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sam Hutcher!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klemen pushes Hutcher up against the cage in a clinch.
Klemen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Klemen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hutcher backwards.
Hutcher is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Klemen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Klemen pushes Hutcher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Klemen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hutcher backwards.
Klemen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hutcher avoids it.
Klemen misses with an elbow over the top.
Klemen scores with a shoulder strike.
Klemen tries a knee to the head but Hutcher blocks it.
Hutcher is looking to break free of the clinch but Klemen has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hutcher.
A body shot lands from Klemen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klemen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hutcher is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Klemen can't fight it off and eventually Hutcher manages to take the fight to the floor. Klemen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hutcher drops back looking for a leg! Klemen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Klemen manages to kick Hutcher off! Hutcher jumps back into Klemen's guard.
Hutcher preventing the sweep.
Klemen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hutcher is controlling him.
Hutcher wants to get up but he can't break Klemen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Klemen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hutcher puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klemen pushes Hutcher off looking to stand but Hutcher dives back in and keeps control.
Klemen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Klemen tries to get out of the position.
Klemen wants to control but Hutcher passes into side.
Hutcher scores with a couple of short elbows.
Klemen wants to control but Hutcher postures up.
Klemen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hutcher working the head and body with strikes.
Hutcher cracks Klemen with a big elbow.
Klemen wants to get back to his feet but Hutcher is dominant here and he's now got Klemen's back!
Hutcher lands shots from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutcher controlling well, preventing Klemen from escaping the position.
Hutcher gets his hands free as Klemen looks to control.
Hutcher landing with strikes.
Hutcher is hanging on to Klemen's back as he tries to escape.
Klemen looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hutcher has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hutcher scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Klemen is looking for a way out.
Hutcher working for a choke but Klemen is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klemen trying to control the position but Hutcher manages to sink in the hooks.
The referee is taking a good look at Klemen as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Hutcher!
Klemen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hutcher's guard. Nice work there by Klemen.
Klemen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Hutcher dominated that round.
That's time! Klemen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Klemen jabs Hutcher to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Klemen looks to score with a jab to the body but Hutcher is just out of range.
Klemen tries to clinch up.
Hutcher looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Klemen is fending him off so far but Hutcher persists. Nope, Klemen circles away and we're back to standing.
Hutcher tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Klemen defends well and Hutcher ends up having to push Klemen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Klemen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Klemen landing knees to the body.
Hutcher changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Klemen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Adel Klemen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Hutcher.
Klemen cracks Hutcher with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hutcher shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Klemen wants to control but Hutcher is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutcher uses his free foot to push down on Klemen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Klemen.
Sam Hutcher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hutcher controlling from mount.
Klemen tries to hold on but Hutcher pushes him away.
Hutcher cracks Klemen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Klemen is trying desperately to improve position.
Hutcher can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Klemen is looking to escape.
Klemen working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hutcher lands a couple of good shots and Klemen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Klemen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hutcher tightening his grip on Klemen, looking for the choke.
Hutcher is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Klemen won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Hutcher off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sam Hutcher!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lee Sin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lee Sin - By Riot. Lee Sin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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157 lbs
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167 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lee Sin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sin clinches up against the cage.
Sin lands a right hand.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith blocks a body shot from Sin.
Sin misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Sin uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Sin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Smith.
Sin lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Sin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sin controlling the action here for a moment.
Sin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sin misses with a body punch.
Sin tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Sin.
Sin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Sin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Sin misses with a straight left.
Sin lands a slapping body shot.
Smith scores with a jab.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sin.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Sin throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith tries a low kick but Sin avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses the jab.
Sin throws a leg kick
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith motions for Sin to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Sin finds it's target.
Sin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Sin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sin cracks the inside of Smith's front leg.
Smith wants to land a leg kick but Sin is out of range.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Smith checks a low kick from Sin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Sin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sin counters by moving into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sin.
Sin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Sin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Sin lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sin.
Sin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Sin won't allow it.
Sin takes a shot to the head.
Sin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Sin.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sin gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Sin lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Sin.
Sin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sin scores with a hook to the body.
Smith looks winded!
Sin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sin.
Sin breaks from the clinch.
Sin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sin.
Smith 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decent striking displayed by Sin there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Sin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith misses with a combination
and Sin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Lee Sin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
John Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith slips under a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Sin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sin's corner calls for a 1-2. Sin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sin fakes the leg kick and cracks Smith in the body.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Sin throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith is rocked!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sin.
Sin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Sin finish him?
A slapping body kick lands there for Sin.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Sin drops his shoulder and cracks Smith with a huge uppercut! Smith goes down! Can Sin finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sin has passed into side control.
Sin trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sin's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith tries to roll over but Sin keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Sin.
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sin trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sin trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - Sin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sin controlling the action here.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control but Sin is keeping busy.
Sin passes into side control, despite Smith's attempt to control the position.
Sin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smith some visible discomfort.
Sin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sin is chipping away with strikes.
Smith managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sin.
Sin grinds an elbow into Smith's temple.
Sin scores with a couple of short elbows.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sin happy to just control the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sin tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smith to see if he's OK.
Smith is not content to let Sin control the position.
Sin prevents Smith from escaping the position.
Sin taking a breather here.
Smith is trying to control Sin's posture but Sin avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Sin dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sin tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Sin with a nice cross.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sin lands with a right hand.
Sin lands a right hook to the body.
Sin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Sin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.
Sin thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sin pushes Smith away with a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sin thows a body kick. Smith tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sin drops Smith with a right and a left! Sin comes rushing in but Smith regains his composure and manages to keep Sin in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - Sin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sin wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Lee Sin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Sin has control of the leg.
Sin is taking a breather. Smith says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sin tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Sin controlling from the full mount.
Sin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Smith looks a forlorn figure.
Smith taking shots to the head.
Sin wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Sin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control but Sin is having none of it.
Sin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Smith looks a forlorn figure.
Sin lands a big shot there that rocks Smith but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sin with a couple of short strikes.
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sin tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Sin lands a big elbow.
Sin postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Smith is out cold - huge knockout for Sin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lee Sin!
Lee Sin retains his lightweight title!
In his post fight interview, Lee Sin gave a big smile as he said 'Blindness is no impairment against a smelly enemy.'.
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