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RioFC 10 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Palmer Gerrard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phil Mendes could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Palmer Gerrard's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Phil Mendes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Palmer Gerrard!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Phil Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendes tries for a takedown but Gerrard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gerrard is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mendes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mendes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gerrard defends well and Mendes ends up having to push Gerrard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mendes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gerrard.
It looks like Phil Mendes has been cut.
Gerrard throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mendes misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gerrard works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gerrard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mendes looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerrard passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gerrard slows the pace down.
Gerrard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gerrard wants to control but Mendes is keeping him busy.
Mendes is trying to escape the position but Gerrard is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Mendes managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gerrard.
Mendes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gerrard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mendes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gerrard passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mendes!
Mendes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gerrard on the ground.
Mendes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Gerrard there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mendes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mendes working to try and regain half guard.
Gerrard punching from mount but Mendes doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerrard looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mendes tries to improve his position but instead Gerrard has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerrard thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Mendes defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gerrard trying to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes tries to break free.
Mendes is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gerrard gets his way!
Gerrard biding his time, looking for the opening.
Mendes is keeping busy.
Gerrard looking to break Mendes's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mendes remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gerrard will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Mendes's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mendes just trying to survive but Gerrard is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Palmer Gerrard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phil Mendes'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.
Gerrard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mendes trying to control the position.
Mendes wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gerrard is now in half guard.
Mendes wants to get back to full guard.
Palmer Gerrard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gerrard is keen to just control but Mendes is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes is trying to get back to full guard.
Gerrard seems to be working for a kimura but Mendes defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gerrard is working away from the top position though.
Gerrard is taking a breather. Mendes 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.
Gerrard wants to take a breather but Mendes is having none of it.
Mendes is looking for a sweep. Gerrard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mendes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mendes tries to get out of the position.
Mendes trying to hold on to Gerrard's head to control him but Gerrard postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gerrard stuffs the takedown attempt from Mendes. Mendes gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gerrard tries a head kick but it misses.
Mendes feinted with a counter takedown.
Gerrard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mendes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gerrard throws a strike aimed at the side of Mendes's head but Mendes avoids it well.
Mendes is trying to escape the position but Gerrard is controlling the position.
Gerrard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gerrard trying to control the action but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Gerrard working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerrard is looking to take a break and control but Mendes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gerrard decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Mendes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gerrard counters with a straight right hand.
Mendes dives in for a single leg takedown but Gerrard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gerrard defends well and Mendes ends up having to push Gerrard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gerrard gets a takedown into half guard.
Gerrard wants to take a breather but Mendes is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gerrard is looking for a kimura but Mendes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gerrard to get the leverage.
Gerrard decides to stand up.
Gerrard looking to score a takedown here. Mendes is defending well but Gerrard drives through and ends up in Mendes's guard.
Mendes wants to control but Gerrard passes easily into half guard.
Gerrard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendes is trying to control but Gerrard manages to pass to mount!
Gerrard wants to control the pace but Mendes is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Palmer Gerrard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Phil Mendes's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mendes gets caught napping as Gerrard dives in and scores a takedown. Mendes manages to retain guard.
Mendes controlling Gerrard's posture.
Mendes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gerrard wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerrard preventing the sweep.
Gerrard slips nicely into half guard.
Gerrard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mendes has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes wants to get back to full guard but Gerrard has mounted him!
Gerrard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gerrard tries to control but Mendes wriggling away.
Mendes is looking to improve his position but Gerrard isn't that keen on the idea.
Phil Mendes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gerrard trying to control but Mendes is having none of it.
Gerrard controlling the pace for now.
Gerrard looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerrard trying to control but Mendes is having none of it.
Mendes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mendes tries to hold on but Gerrard postures up.
Gerrard is working for a guillotine from mount but Mendes frees his head quite easily.
Gerrard punching from mount but Mendes doing a good job of avoiding damage.
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.
Gerrard looking to control but Mendes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gerrard is working for a guillotine from mount but Mendes frees his head quite easily.
Gerrard looking to control but Mendes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mendes wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gerrard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Palmer Gerrard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gerrard winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 26:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 26:30
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 Mike McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike McDonald could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alistair Garcia's chin.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alistair Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Garcia shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McDonald manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Garcia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Garcia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McDonald. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Garcia defends easily.
McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Garcia defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald pushes a forearm under Garcia's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Garcia is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike McDonald!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Jenkins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gabriel Carvalho's chin.
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242 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins avoids the head kick by Carvalho.
Jenkins tries to work over Carvalho's front leg with a kick but Carvalho checks it.
Jenkins tries a low kick but Carvalho avoids it.
Jenkins takes one to the chin there.
Carvalho avoids the head kick by Jenkins.
Carvalho shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jenkins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jenkins is looking for a triangle but Carvalho pushes his legs off easily.
Carvalho is sitting in close to Jenkins's body. Jenkins has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Carvalho is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Carvalho is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Jenkins.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Robert Jenkins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Channing Mackenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Channing Mackenzie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cain Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Channing Mackenzie!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos tests Mackenzie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mackenzie misses with a takedown attempt
and Dos Santos counters with a series of strikes. Mackenzie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dos Santos throws a shot from downtown. Mackenzie moves away and avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Mackenzie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mackenzie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mackenzie working away.
Mackenzie cracks Dos Santos with a big elbow.
Mackenzie lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dos Santos down.
Dos Santos looking for a sweep but Mackenzie has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mackenzie is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dos Santos can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Mackenzie has control of Dos Santos's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dos Santos regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dos Santos taking shots to the head.
It looks like Cain Dos Santos has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackenzie get's back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mackenzie is defended easily by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mackenzie fails to land the takedown.
Cain Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Channing Mackenzie.
Mackenzie with a poor takedown
and Dos Santos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dos Santos slaps away a takedown attempt from Mackenzie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mackenzie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dos Santos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dos Santos circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dos Santos counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mackenzie! Dos Santos lets Mackenzie back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Mackenzie is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dos Santos closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Mackenzie out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cain Dos Santos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adel Klemen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jewell Geoffrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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162 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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adel Klemen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jewell Geoffrey!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klemen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Geoffrey in his tracks.
A bone on bone clash there as Klemen blocks the leg kick.
Klemen shoots for a takedown but Geoffrey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice body punch from Geoffrey.
Klemen fails with a takedown attempt.
Jab, jab by Klemen - just one landing.
Geoffrey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Geoffrey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Geoffrey closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Klemen did well to prevent Geoffrey getting side control.
Geoffrey working the head and body with strikes.
Klemen wants to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Geoffrey lands a nice short elbow.
Klemen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geoffrey slips a nice elbow through Klemen's hands, connecting with Klemen's forehead.
Geoffrey takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Geoffrey working over Klemen with some ground and pound. Klemen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Klemen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Geoffrey scores with a couple of nice shots.
Klemen gets back to full guard.
Klemen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Geoffrey's guard.
Klemen is fighting to break Geoffrey's control of his arms but Geoffrey is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Geoffrey is looking to stand up but Klemen isn't so interested in that idea.
Klemen is looking to work some ground and pound but Geoffrey has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geoffrey controls Klemen momentarily but Klemen frees himself.
Klemen throwing strikes from guard but Geoffrey blocks nicely.
Klemen wants to pass the guard but Geoffrey is keeping the position.
Geoffrey wants to sweep but no luck.
Klemen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Geoffrey wants to control the position but Klemen says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Klemen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Geoffrey slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Klemen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geoffrey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Klemen defends it easily.
Geoffrey looking for a sweep. Not yet Geoffrey, not yet.
Geoffrey pulls Klemen in to control the position.
Klemen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Geoffrey pulls Klemen in to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Geoffrey as Klemen shoots in.
Geoffrey doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adel Klemen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klemen 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.
Klemen tries to move into range but Geoffrey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Geoffrey missing with a left hand there. Klemen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some wild striking there from Klemen.
Geoffrey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klemen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Geoffrey as he avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Geoffrey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Geoffrey misses with a looping left.
Klemen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Geoffrey as he avoids it easily.
Geoffrey feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Geoffrey won't allow Klemen to sweep him here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klemen is trying to keep Geoffrey in close.
Geoffrey distracts Klemen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Geoffrey landing with the ground and pound.
Geoffrey preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jewell Geoffrey dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A jab from Geoffrey misses.
Klemen looks to land a body kick but Geoffrey moved away.
Klemen looks for the body kick but Geoffrey saw that one coming.
Klemen cracks Geoffrey with an open hand slap.
Klemen misses with a head kick.
Klemen has been working on his balance at Pitbull MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Geoffrey.
Klemen dives in for a single leg takedown but Geoffrey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Klemen shoots in looking for a takedown. Geoffrey tries to sprawl out of it but Klemen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Geoffrey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice side step and Geoffrey releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Geoffrey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Klemen doesn't seem bothered though.
Adel Klemen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geoffrey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Klemen avoids the body shot from Geoffrey.
Geoffrey lands a jab to Klemen's midsection.
Geoffrey throws a lazy right hand but Klemen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Geoffrey tries to work over Klemen's front leg with a kick but Klemen checks it.
Geoffrey slaps away a takedown attempt from Klemen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adel Klemen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geoffrey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Geoffrey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klemen moves away.
Klemen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Klemen throws a body punch but Geoffrey moves out of range.
Geoffrey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Geoffrey catches Klemen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Klemen dives in for a single leg takedown but Geoffrey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Geoffrey misses with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Klemen blocks the leg kick.
A combination from Geoffrey does no damage.
Klemen misses with a wild combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Geoffrey, as that shot connected.
Geoffrey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klemen.
Klemen throws a lazy uppercut
and Geoffrey counters with a single leg into guard. Klemen didn't expect that.
Klemen is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Geoffrey trying to control but Klemen is working from the bottom.
Oh Klemen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geoffrey advances position into side control!
Klemen seems to have got his legs back now.
Geoffrey looks up at the clock and then as Klemen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Geoffrey smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jewell Geoffrey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Geoffrey is putting a hurting on Klemen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Geoffrey landing a few strikes.
Klemen manages to get back to half guard.
Klemen is trying to control but can't.
Geoffrey wants to take a breather but Klemen is having none of it.
Geoffrey looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Klemen is looking to improve his position.
Geoffrey scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geoffrey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Klemen manages to get to full guard.
Geoffrey won't allow Klemen to sweep him here.
Geoffrey makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Geoffrey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Geoffrey's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four 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.
Klemen keeping full guard, as Geoffrey tries to pass.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Klemen managing to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Geoffrey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Klemen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Klemen lands a jab to the nose.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Klemen.
Klemen misses with a combination
and Geoffrey counters with a stiff right hand.
Geoffrey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Geoffrey catches Klemen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Geoffrey dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Klemen has had enough and taps out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jewell Geoffrey!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Constantin Toussaint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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167 lbs
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163 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Constantin Toussaint!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Toussaint.
A left and a right from Toussaint both land. Nice combination.
Jab from Smith.
Toussaint slips under a jab.
Toussaint ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Toussaint throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Toussaint chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Toussaint looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith thumps Toussaint with a low kick.
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!
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toussaint.
Toussaint throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Toussaint.
Toussaint misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a head kick but Toussaint moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Toussaint moves into range and connects with a jab.
Toussaint blocks a jab.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Toussaint tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Toussaint catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toussaint connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A combination from Toussaint does no damage.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Constantin Toussaint seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Toussaint throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Toussaint drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smith defends it well.
Toussaint jabs at Smith's body.
Smith tries to land a leg kick but Toussaint saw it coming and moves away.
Toussaint takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Toussaint on the side of the head.
A punch combination from Toussaint misses.
Toussaint throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Toussaint throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smith throws a right and a left that Toussaint avoids nicely.
Toussaint scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Toussaint scores with a four punch combination!
Toussaint lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Toussaint misses with a body shot.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Toussaint showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Toussaint lands a jab-cross combination.
Smith throws a head kick that Toussaint semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Toussaint throws a body kick that misses.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Toussaint throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Toussaint.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toussaint throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toussaint.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Constantin Toussaint will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smith lands an overhand right.
Smith has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Toussaint circles away quickly and effectively.
John Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Toussaint checks a low kick from Smith.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Toussaint keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toussaint misses with a head kick.
Smith takes a swing at Toussaint's ribcage but misses.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toussaint throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Toussaint.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Toussaint uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Toussaint.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Toussaint manages to avoid it.
Toussaint bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Toussaint blocks the body kick.
Toussaint takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Smith throws a right and a left that Toussaint avoids nicely.
Toussaint lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Toussaint looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A jab lands there for Toussaint.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Toussaint is out of range.
Toussaint misses with a wild body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Toussaint takes one to the chin there.
Toussaint rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Toussaint misses with a series of wild punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Smith misses its target.
A head kick misses from Toussaint.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Toussaint misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Toussaint misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back.
Nice body kick from Smith.
A swing and a miss from Toussaint.
Toussaint takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Toussaint checks a leg kick.
Toussaint dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Toussaint missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Toussaint moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Toussaint with the counter takedown but Smith avoids it easily.
Toussaint lands a head kick. Smith smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Toussaint finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Toussaint stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toussaint fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Toussaint is breathing heavily.
Smith is looking to chop away at Toussaint's legs.
Toussaint throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith tries to bum rush Toussaint with a series of wild strikes but Toussaint uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith lands with a slapping head kick.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Toussaint tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Smith will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Toussaint misses with a body shot.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Toussaint misses with a head kick.
Toussaint throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Toussaint lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Toussaint misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith tests Toussaint's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toussaint waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Toussaint.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Smith clobbers Toussaint with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
John Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Toussaint. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toussaint lands with a right hand.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Toussaint lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Toussaint throws out the jab.
Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.
Smith connects with a leg kick. Toussaint looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Toussaint does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Toussaint throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Toussaint.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toussaint throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Toussaint tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Toussaint misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toussaint sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toussaint.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a series of punches but Toussaint avoids them all with ease.
Smith connects with a high kick.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
Toussaint moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Smith swings for the body but Toussaint moves out of range.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Toussaint uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toussaint feints a jab promting Smith to slip. Toussaint then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Toussaint keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Toussaint misses.
Toussaint lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Toussaint misses with a head kick.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Toussaint throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Toussaint displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Toussaint dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Toussaint takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Smith!
John Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleixo Gene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Claude Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aleixo Gene has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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262 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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248 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jean Claude Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierre throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gene tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pierre is in Gene's guard.
Gene keeping full guard, as Pierre tries to pass.
Pierre throws a big elbow that misses.
Pierre makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pierre won't allow Gene to sweep him here.
Gene being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pierre really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gene. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gene is trying to keep Pierre in close.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice body punch from Pierre.
Gene throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pierre.
Pierre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gene.
Pierre misses with a wild combination.
Gene throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pierre ducks under a wild hook from Gene.
Pierre is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pierre fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gene uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pierre.
Pierre shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pierre keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gene trying to control but Pierre postures up.
Pierre keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gene looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pierre performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pierre lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gene is looking for a sweep. Pierre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre controlling the action here.
Gene wants to control but Pierre is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gene looking for submissions off his back.
Pierre stalling.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gene has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pierre finds it's way round the side to connect with Gene's head.
Pierre shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gene is trying to defend but Pierre finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pierre is nestled in close to Gene, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gene wants to get back to full guard.
Gene looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gene wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gene is trying to maintain the position but Pierre is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Claude Pierre dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gene scoring well with a low kick there.
Gene drops Pierre with a left right combo! Gene follows him down to the ground into side control.
Pierre is rocked!
It looks like Jean Claude Pierre has been cut.
Gene gets to mount! Pierre was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Pierre is still in real trouble! Can Gene finish him?
Pierre tries to hold on but Gene postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gene is working for a guillotine from mount but Pierre frees his head quite easily.
Pierre is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pierre seems to have recovered his senses.
Gene jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pierre manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Pierre is trying to control Gene's posture but Gene avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gene haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pierre tries to improve position but can't.
Gene fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Pierre tries to buck Gene off but Gene is having none of it.
Pierre is holding Gene down, trying to stall.
Gene in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Pierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gene is looking to take a break and control but Pierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Gene postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Pierre wants to control but Gene postures up.
Gene wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pierre keeps working.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pierre can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pierre manages to get back to half guard.
Pierre keeping control of the position.
Gene throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre misses with a looping left.
Gene fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pierre.
Pierre feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gene has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Pierre doesn't defend quickly enough and Gene has managed to lock this one up! Can Pierre escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gene on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aleixo Gene!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cornelius Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Kid Rock - Cocky. Jackson has chosen Machine Head -Old as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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28
282 lbs
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260 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nathan Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cornelius Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Jones down.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Jackson misses.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jackson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Nathan Jones has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Jackson.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Jackson.
Jones 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.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
We've been hearing reports that Jones has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jackson lands a big head kick that sends Jones tumbling to the mat! Jackson takes a step backwards and waves Jones back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jones is rocked!
Nathan Jones's cut is getting worse.
Jackson and Jones are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Jackson throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Jones into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Jackson knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cornelius Jackson!
Cornelius Jackson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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pop
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