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BEF 15 - Sanchez vs Hendrics 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Royce Graice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jake Lewis was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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143 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Royce Graice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Graice looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lewis with the counter takedown but Graice avoids it easily.
Graice is looking to clinch but Lewis is avoiding it.
Graice falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lewis counters with a single leg into guard. Graice didn't expect that.
Lewis postures up in Graice's guard and throws a big left but Graice blocks it.
Graice trying to keep a closed guard but Lewis is proving a slippery customer.
Lewis won't allow Graice to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis cracks Graice with a solid left hand.
Lewis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lewis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lewis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lewis gets a double leg takedown into Graice's guard.
Lewis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Graice works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Graice keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Graice is working an open guard so Lewis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lewis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lewis is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis wants to control but Graice is keeping him busy.
Lewis in side control, throwing shots but Graice defends.
Check out the look on Lewis's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Graice is breathing heavily.
Lewis stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Graice tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Lewis tries to counter it with a takedown but Graice pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Graice gets caught flat footed, as Lewis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lewis chips away with some ground and pound.
Lewis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lewis throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lewis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lewis is looking to work some ground and pound but Graice has wrist control.
Lewis throws a big elbow that misses.
Lewis working some strikes from top position.
Lewis throws a big elbow that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lewis chips away with some ground and pound.
Lewis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lewis stands and steps away. Graice gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Lewis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lewis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lewis throwing strikes but Graice manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
You can see the frustration on Lewis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lewis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Graice wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lewis wants to control but Graice postures up.
Lewis manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis is looking to improve his position.
Graice blocks the strikes from Lewis.
Lewis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graice blocks the strikes from Lewis.
Lewis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Graice is working away from the top position though.
Lewis missing with punches from the bottom.
Lewis misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Lewis punching from the bottom.
Lewis wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lewis gets a double leg takedown into Graice's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Graice is keeping the position for now.
Lewis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Graice utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lewis is pushing down on Graice's leg trying to pass to half guard. Graice is fighting to maintain full guard but Lewis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lewis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is continuing to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lewis gets the takedown into side control.
Graice takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lewis scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Graice keeps working.
Graice takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lewis lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Graice down.
You can see the frustration on Graice's face as Lewis controls the position.
Graice is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lewis connects with a decent elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lewis lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Graice down.
Graice taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Lewis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Lewis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lewis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Graice blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lewis.
Lewis trying to pass the guard but Graice defending well.
Lewis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lewis 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lewis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lewis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lewis drops an elbow to the side of Graice's head.
Lewis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Graice might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lewis lands strikes from half guard.
Lewis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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.
Lewis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lewis drops an elbow to the side of Graice's head.
Lewis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lewis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis working Graice over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lewis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lewis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
A lull in the action here as Lewis stalls from top position.
Lewis lands an elbow.
Graice is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Graice is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Lewis can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Lewis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksander Krosnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Pearson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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270 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Pearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleksander Krosnov!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearson misses with a wild combination.
Krosnov wants to counter with a clinch but Pearson pushes him away.
Pearson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Pearson. Those never looked like landing.
Krosnov tries to counter with a clinch but Pearson shakes him off and moves away.
Pearson is looking to clinch.
Pearson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Krosnov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Krosnov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pearson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch but Krosnov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Krosnov wants to counter with a clinch but Pearson pushes him away.
Krosnov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pearson fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Krosnov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Krosnov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pearson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Pearson is looking to clinch but Krosnov is avoiding it.
Krosnov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pearson tries to clinch up but Krosnov circles away and keeps his distance.
Krosnov tries to counter with a clinch but Pearson shakes him off and moves away.
Pearson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Krosnov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Krosnov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Krosnov wants to counter the offense by Pearson and move into the clinch position.
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.
Jab by Pearson.
Pearson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pearson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pearson sets himself, and Krosnov steps forward looking for the clinch! Pearson avoids it this time.
Krosnov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pearson throws a series of punches but Krosnov moves out of range.
Pearson scores with a three punch combo!
Pearson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Krosnov tries to counter by closing the distance.
No joy there for Pearson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pearson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pearson duly obliges.
Pearson throws a series of punches but Krosnov moves out of range.
Pearson misses with the combination.
Krosnov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pearson.
Pearson moves in looking to clinch but Krosnov pushes him off.
Krosnov wants to counter the offense by Pearson and move into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pearson tries to clinch up but Krosnov circles away and keeps his distance.
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Krosnov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch but Krosnov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Krosnov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pearson.
Pearson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pearson misses with a double jab.
Krosnov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pearson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pearson moves in looking to clinch but Krosnov pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Pearson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pearson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pearson throws a series of punches but Krosnov avoids them all with ease.
Krosnov wants to counter the offense by Pearson and move into the clinch position.
Pearson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Krosnov circles away quickly and effectively.
Krosnov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pearson.
Pearson tries to clinch there but Krosnov circles away.
Pearson sets himself, and Krosnov steps forward looking for the clinch! Pearson avoids it this time.
Pearson wants to clinch.
Krosnov wants to counter with a clinch but Pearson pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson tries to clinch there but Krosnov circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson is looking to clinch but Krosnov is avoiding it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Krosnov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pearson has got the better of the exchanges.
Pearson throws a series of punches but Krosnov moves out of range.
Pearson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krosnov can do to turn this around?
Pearson tries to bum rush Krosnov with a series of wild strikes but Krosnov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Krosnov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Krosnov wants to counter the offense by Pearson and move into the clinch position.
Pearson tries to clinch but Krosnov is having none of it.
Krosnov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pearson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Krosnov tries to counter by closing the distance.
James Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pearson scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krosnov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pearson is looking to clinch but Krosnov is avoiding it.
Krosnov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pearson.
Krosnov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pearson.
James Pearson is winning the standup battle so far.
Pearson tries to clinch but Krosnov moves out of range.
Pearson sets himself, and Krosnov steps forward looking for the clinch! Pearson avoids it this time.
Pearson tries to clinch up but Krosnov circles away and keeps his distance.
Pearson has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krosnov breaks the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Krosnov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pearson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Krosnov wants to counter with a clinch but Pearson pushes him away.
Krosnov keeps the fight on the outside.
Pearson wants to clinch.
Krosnov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Krosnov tries to counter by closing the distance.
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.
Pearson is looking to clinch.
Krosnov tries to counter with a clinch but Pearson shakes him off and moves away.
Krosnov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Krosnov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pearson moves into the clinch.
Pearson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krosnov's elbow.
Pearson lands a nice uppercut.
Pearson is looking to break free of the clinch but Krosnov has double underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krosnov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pearson throws a right hand that Krosnov ducks under and follows up with a left that Krosnov also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Pearson 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. This is the final round!
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Krosnov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Krosnov tries to counter with a clinch but Pearson shakes him off and moves away.
Pearson misses with a double jab.
Pearson has closed the distance and engaged Krosnov in a clinch.
Krosnov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pearson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Krosnov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pearson tries to clinch but Krosnov is having none of it.
Krosnov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pearson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krosnov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Krosnov tries to counter with a clinch but Pearson shakes him off and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Pearson misses.
Pearson wants to clinch up but Krosnov keeps it at a distance.
Pearson doesn't manage to clinch there - Krosnov circles away.
Pearson rushes Krosnov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pearson has had enough of the clinch but Krosnov keeps him there for the moment.
Krosnov breaks the clinch.
Pearson wants to clinch up but Krosnov keeps it at a distance.
Pearson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Krosnov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pearson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Krosnov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pearson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pearson tries to clinch up but Krosnov circles away and keeps his distance.
Krosnov wants to counter the offense by Pearson and move into the clinch position.
Pearson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krosnov doesn't seem bothered though.
Some wild striking there from Pearson.
Pearson tries to clinch up but Krosnov circles away and keeps his distance.
Pearson sets himself, and Krosnov steps forward looking for the clinch! Pearson avoids it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pearson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Krosnov keeps the fight on the outside.
Krosnov wants to counter with a clinch but Pearson pushes him away.
Krosnov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Krosnov swats away the attempt to clinch by Pearson.
Krosnov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pearson.
Pearson wants to clinch.
Krosnov wants to counter the offense by Pearson and move into the clinch position.
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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pearson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Krosnov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pearson.
Pearson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pearson wants to clinch.
Krosnov tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Pearson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pearson 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Pearson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Weidman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Weidman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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130 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Weidman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodrigo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Weidman clinches up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Weidman pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weidman has control of Silva's left arm, preventing Silva from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weidman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Weidman pulls Silva in close to his closed guard and prevents Silva from doing any damage or advancing position.
Silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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.
Weidman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Weidman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Weidman tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Silva doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Weidman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Weidman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Weidman manages to pull guard.
Weidman seems keen to control Silva's posture.
Weidman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weidman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva's guard.
Weidman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Silva!
Weidman forces the positional change into back control.
Weidman looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Silva taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chris Weidman!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Miranda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter James could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rodrigo Miranda's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodrigo Miranda!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miranda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
James scores with a head kick.
It looks like Rodrigo Miranda has been cut.
James throws a sloppy head kick and Miranda moves out of range easily.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Miranda's head.
Miranda blocks a head kick by James.
Miranda tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James is looking for a counter combo.
A head kick misses from James.
A nice side step and Miranda releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
James blocks a head kick by Miranda.
James has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Miranda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by James!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miranda throws a body kick that misses.
Miranda darts in and clinches James up against the cage.
Miranda has James pressed against the cage, preventing James from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is trying to force a seperation but Miranda has the dominant position.
Miranda is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
James managing to block the knees to the body from Miranda.
James can't break the clinch.
Miranda leaning against his opponent.
Miranda manages to break the clinch.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miranda tries a head kick but it misses.
Miranda moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
Miranda tries to land a body kick
and James counters with a head kick. That will keep Miranda thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Miranda wants to clinch
and James counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
Miranda takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Miranda fails with an attempt to clinch.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James circles away from the clinch attempt
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miranda instigates a clinch.
James wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miranda has him pressed against the cage.
James is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. James obliges.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miranda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miranda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miranda blocks a head kick by James.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miranda throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
James explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for James.
Miranda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
James lands a high kick!
James fakes the leg kick and cracks Miranda in the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miranda has James up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miranda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James misses with a head kick.
Miranda tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
Miranda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
James throws a head kick but Miranda moves out of range.
Miranda throws a counter combo.
Miranda clinches.
James wants to stall.
Miranda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Miranda's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As James backs off Miranda throws a huge counter combo but James manages to avoid it all.
James misses with a head kick.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miranda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James.
Miranda needs to keep his hands up - James had a free shot at his head there.
Peter James is winning the standup battle so far.
Miranda wants to slow James down by chopping away at his legs.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James throws a sloppy head kick and Miranda moves out of range easily.
James lands a high kick!
Miranda misses with a kick to the body
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James throws a head kick that misses.
Miranda clinches.
Miranda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miranda tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miranda moves into the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Miranda in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
James lands a nice knee to the body.
Miranda misses with a punch to the body.
Miranda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miranda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and James avoids it.
Miranda blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Miranda dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Miranda avoids the damage to the body.
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick from James lands but Miranda takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a head kick.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
James scores with a head kick. Miranda tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Miranda is rocked!
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miranda can do to turn this around?
Miranda wants to stay close but James steps back to make room for something. Miranda seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from James and Miranda drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Peter James!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Varner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamie Varner could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andre Vargas's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jamie Varner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Vargas!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Varner dodges the punch combination from Vargas.
Nice takedown defense from Vargas. No joy for Varner on that attempt.
Varner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Varner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vargas avoids it really well and circles away.
Vargas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Varner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Varner attempts a counter takedown but Vargas avoids it well and moves away.
Vargas misses with a two punch combination.
Vargas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Vargas. Those never looked like landing.
Varner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vargas sprawls and moves away.
Varner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vargas tries to avoid it but Varner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vargas to the ground. Vargas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Varner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Varner closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vargas's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vargas keeping moving, preventing Varner from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Varner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Varner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Varner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Varner trying to control the position from guard on top but Vargas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Varner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Varner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two 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.
Varner shoots in but Vargas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vargas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Varner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vargas misses with a double jab.
Vargas pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Varner back to the cage. Vargas follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Varner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vargas throws a counter combo.
Vargas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vargas throws a nice looking combination but Varner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Varner attempts a counter takedown but Vargas avoids it well and moves away.
Varner fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Vargas does no damage.
Vargas misses with a double jab.
Vargas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vargas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Varner seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Andre Vargas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Vargas as Varner shoots in.
Vargas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Varner shoots in but Vargas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Andre Vargas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas stuffs the takedown attempt from Varner. Varner gets slowly back to his feet.
Vargas unleashes a big counter combination but Varner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Varner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Varner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vargas but Vargas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Varner is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Vargas. No joy for Varner on that attempt.
Some wild striking there from Vargas.
Varner feinted with a counter takedown.
Varner shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Varner trying to control from Vargas's half guard. Vargas has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Varner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Varner wants to control from the top but Vargas keeps moving.
Varner looking to sit in guard and control but Vargas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vargas wants to get up but he can't break Varner's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Vargas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Varner closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Varner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vargas is trying to stand up here but Varner is controlling him well.
Varner wants to pass to mount but Vargas is defending the position.
Varner throwing shots but Vargas is blocking nicely.
Varner throws a strike but Vargas avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas wants to stand up but Varner is controlling him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Varner trying to control but Vargas is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vargas avoids it really well and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Vargas.
Varner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vargas sprawls well. Vargas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Varner gets slowly back to his feet.
Varner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vargas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Varner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Varner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vargas sprawls well. Vargas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Varner gets slowly back to his feet.
Varner fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Danga de danga de dang - Vargas scores with a four punch combination!
Varner closes the distance and clinches up with Vargas, looking for a takedown. Varner pushes Vargas against the cage but Vargas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vargas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas misses with a few strikes there.
Vargas slaps away a takedown attempt from Varner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Varner looks for a takedown but Vargas sprawls well.
Varner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vargas's waist but Vargas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Varner off to one side.
Vargas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vargas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vargas misses with a double jab.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Vargas. Those never looked like landing.
Varner attempts a counter takedown but Vargas avoids it well and moves away.
Vargas throws a right and a left that Varner avoids nicely.
Varner shoots in for a takedown but Vargas shows good takedown defense.
Vargas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Varner attempts a counter takedown but Vargas avoids it well and moves away.
Varner dives in and grabs Vargas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vargas pushes down on Varner's head and hops out.
Vargas misses with the combination.
Vargas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Varner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Varner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vargas circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Varner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vargas swivels and escapes.
Vargas misses with the combination.
Varner feinted with a counter takedown.
Vargas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Varner.
Vargas swinging wildly here.
Vargas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Varner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vargas.
Varner attempts a counter takedown but Vargas avoids it well and moves away.
Vargas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Varner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vargas misses with a few strikes there.
Varner fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Varner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Varner slips a jab and a cross from Vargas.
Varner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vargas's waist but Vargas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Varner off to one side.
Vargas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Varner misses with a takedown attempt - Vargas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Varner shoots in but no luck this time.
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!
Varner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vargas swivels and escapes.
Andre Vargas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vargas misses with a double jab.
Vargas misses with the combination.
Varner feinted with a counter takedown.
Vargas throws a right hand that Varner ducks under and follows up with a left that Varner also avoids with ease.
Vargas looks to land a combination but Varner avoids it well.
Varner dodges the punch combination from Vargas.
Varner feinted with a counter takedown.
Vargas throws a combination that misses
and Varner counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Vargas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Danga de danga de dang - Vargas scores with a four punch combination!
Andre Vargas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice sprawl there from Vargas as Varner shoots in.
Vargas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Varner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vargas but Vargas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vargas fails to land with a series of punches.
Vargas throws a series of punches but Varner avoids them all with ease.
Varner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vargas as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Varner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vargas misses with a double jab.
Vargas misses with a wild combination.
Varner tries to counter with a takedown but Vargas is quick to defend against it.
Vargas throws a series of punches but Varner avoids them all with ease.
Varner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vargas tries to avoid it but Varner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vargas to the ground. Vargas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vargas looks to land a combination but Varner avoids it well.
Varner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vargas looks to land a combination but Varner avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Varner shoots in looking for a takedown but Vargas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Varner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Vargas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varner shoots in but no luck this time.
Vargas throws a series of punches but Varner moves out of range.
Vargas tries to bum rush Varner with a series of wild strikes but Varner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Varner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vargas.
Vargas throws a nice looking combination but Varner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vargas tries to bum rush Varner with a series of wild strikes but Varner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vargas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Varner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vargas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Varner counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vargas won't be happy with that.
Varner tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Varner prevents Vargas from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varner is trying to ground and pound but Vargas uses the momentary lack of control by Varner to regain half guard.
Varner wants to control but Vargas is keeping him busy.
Varner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Varner trying to control from Vargas's half guard. Vargas has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Varner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vargas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas looks to land a combination but Varner avoids it well.
Vargas throws a series of punches but Varner avoids them all with ease.
Varner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vargas pinned against the cage. Vargas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Varner slips a jab and a cross from Vargas.
Vargas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vargas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vargas misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Vargas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Vargas. No joy for Varner on that attempt.
Vargas swinging wildly here.
Varner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Varner is defended easily by Vargas.
Varner shoots in for a double leg but Vargas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vargas misses with a wild combination.
Vargas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Varner.
Vargas throws a series of punches but Varner avoids them all with ease.
Varner tries to counter with a takedown but Vargas is quick to defend against it.
Varner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vargas sprawls well. Vargas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Varner gets slowly back to his feet.
Vargas is looking for the big counter here.
Varner closes the distance and clinches up with Vargas, looking for a takedown. Varner pushes Vargas against the cage but Vargas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Vargas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vargas throws a combination that misses
so Varner counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jamie Varner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andre Vargas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Varner won't allow Vargas to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Vargas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vargas 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Vargas!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcel Adur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Niga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roy Niga has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcel Adur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 39 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roy Niga!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adur cracks Niga with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Adur has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Niga to stand back up!
It looks like Roy Niga has been cut.
Adur darts in and clinches Niga up against the cage.
Adur manages to break the clinch.
Adur cracks Niga's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Niga slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Adur can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcel Adur!
Marcel Adur seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Dillashaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Kyle Dillashaw has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kyle Dillashaw seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Dillashaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Santos!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Kyle Dillashaw has been cut.
Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Santos has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Santos scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dillashaw wants to clinch up but Santos keeps it at a distance.
Dillashaw takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dillashaw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dillashaw throws a right hand that Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Santos also avoids with ease.
Dillashaw throws a body punch but Santos moves out of range.
Dillashaw tries to clinch but Santos moves out of range.
Dillashaw throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dillashaw wants to clinch up but Santos keeps it at a distance.
Santos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dillashaw is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Santos.
Santos connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Santos.
Dillashaw is rocked!
Dillashaw drops his hands momentarily and Santos needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Dillashaw just on the top of the head. Dillashaw drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Dillashaw - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gustavo Santos!
A relieved looking Gustavo Santos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliveira comes into a darkened arena with his song building. One stop kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! James Morales has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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153 lbs
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135 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, James Morales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiago Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morales closes the distance and pushes Oliveira back into the cage.
Morales crunches a lovely knee into Oliveira's ribcage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Morales takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Morales tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oliveira avoids it.
Morales misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oliveira.
Morales with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales prevents Oliveira from breaking the clinch.
Morales misses with a knee strike.
Oliveira is trying to break the clinch but Morales is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira wants to break the clinch but can't.
Morales keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Oliveira's efforts to push away.
Morales scores a nice knee to the body.
Oliveira tries to break free but Morales pushes him back against the cage.
Morales with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Morales missing with knees to the body.
Morales tries to land knees in the clinch but Oliveira avoids the damage to the body.
Morales is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oliveira is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morales tries to land knees in the clinch but Oliveira avoids the damage to the body.
Morales throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oliveiras head.
Oliveira wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Oliveira tries to break free but Morales pushes him back against the cage.
Morales softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oliveira avoiding damage as Morales throws knees to the body.
Oliveira wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morales has him pressed against the cage.
Morales misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oliveira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales trying to land knees to the body.
Morales tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oliveira avoids it.
Morales misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oliveira.
Morales tries to land knees in the clinch but Oliveira avoids the damage to the body.
Oliveira is trying to break free.
Morales using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Oliveira tries to break free but Morales pushes him back against the cage.
Morales connects with a nasty looking knee right to Oliveira's face.
Morales connects with a nasty looking knee right to Oliveira's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morales tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oliveira avoids it.
Morales putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Oliveira in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Oliveira is trying to push Morales away but Morales has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Oliveira wants to get back to striking at distance but Morales won't allow it.
Morales leaning against his opponent.
Morales scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morales tries a knee to the head but Oliveira blocks it.
Oliveira has had enough of the clinch but Morales keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Morales dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oliveira is trying to break the clinch but Morales has him pressed against the cage.
Oliveira is trying to break the clinch but Morales has him pressed against the cage.
Oliveira avoiding damage as Morales throws knees to the body.
Morales is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliveira can do to turn this around?
A frustrated look appears on Oliveira's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Oliveira blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oliveira on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales is struggling to control the position.
Morales utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Morales missing with knees to the body.
Oliveira's coach down at Soul Supremacy - UK was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Oliveira's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Oliveira is trying to force a seperation but Morales has the dominant position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Morales tries to land knees in the clinch but Oliveira avoids the damage to the body.
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.
Morales with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Morales looking to throw knees to the head but Oliveira is blocking nicely.
Morales throws a knee to the head but misses.
Morales missing with knees to the body.
Morales prevents Oliveira from breaking the clinch.
Morales stalling the fight.
Oliveira is trying to break the clinch but Morales is controlling him.
Oliveira is trying to force a seperation but Morales has the dominant position.
Morales lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales throws a head punch that misses.
Oliveira has had enough of the clinch but Morales keeps him there for the moment.
Morales taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Oliveira on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morales trying to land knees to the body.
Oliveira takes a knee to the side of the body.
Oliveira working hard to break the clinch.
Oliveira letting Morales take a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morales is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Morales connects with a nasty looking knee right to Oliveira's face.
Morales missing with knees to the body.
Morales throws a head punch that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morales misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oliveira.
Oliveira takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Morales dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Morales instigates a clinch.
Morales manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Oliveira wants to get back to striking at distance but Morales won't allow it.
Oliveira managing to block the knees to the body from Morales.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales throws a knee to the head but misses.
Morales stalling in the clinch.
Oliveira has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Morales.
Oliveira can't break the clinch.
Oliveira is trying to force a seperation but Morales has the dominant position.
Morales tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oliveira avoids it.
Morales displaying some good clinch control by pressing Oliveira up against the cage.
Morales lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morales connects with a nasty looking knee right to Oliveira's face.
Oliveira is rocked!
Morales connects with a knee to the head.
Oliveira is still on wobbly legs! Can Morales finish him?
Morales is working the Thai clinch up against the cage. He yanks Oliveira's head to one side and delivers a picture perfect knee, right on the button! Boom! Down goes Oliveira! He's out! He's out! The fight is over, just like that!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). James Morales!
After winning the bout, James Morales thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Game Time Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Smooth Operator. Jones is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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255 lbs
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186 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Game Time Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones is breathing heavily.
A bit of stalling here from Galvao.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Galvao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones is working for takedown but Galvao is calmly controlling the position for now.
Galvao manages to break the clinch.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Galvao pinned against the cage. Galvao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Galvao tries a quick counter leg kick but Jones is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Game Time Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones goes for a double leg but Galvao avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Galvao continues to drive forward.
Galvao is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Galvao avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Galvao counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Galvao shows good takedown defense.
Andre Galvao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Galvao unleashes a big counter combination but Jones bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Galvao pinned against the cage. Galvao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Galvao pinned against the cage. Galvao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Galvao is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nice takedown defense from Galvao. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Galvao appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four 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.
Jones prevents Galvao from breaking the clinch.
Galvao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Galvao is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Galvao down to the mat. Galvao avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Galvao stuffs the takedown.
Galvao appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Galvao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Game Time Jones'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.
Jones shoots in but Galvao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Galvao is looking for the big counter here.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Galvao sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Galvao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Game Time Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Galvao defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
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.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Galvao avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Galvao pinned against the cage. Galvao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Galvao. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Galvao flicks out a counter leg kick but Jones steps away.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Galvao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Galvao.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones darts in and clinches Galvao up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galvao misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Galvao wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Galvao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Game Time Jones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Galvao swivels and escapes.
Galvao is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice takedown defense from Galvao. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Jones backing away here, and Galvao unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Game Time Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Galvao.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Galvao swivels and escapes.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Galvao sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Galvao throws a counter combo.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Galvao flicks out a counter leg kick but Jones steps away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Galvao tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Galvao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Galvao shows good takedown defense.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Game Time Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Jones tries for a takedown but Galvao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Galvao stuffs the takedown.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Galvao but Galvao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four 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.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Galvao, which made it look bad.
As Jones backs off Galvao throws a huge counter combo but Jones manages to avoid it all.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Galvao sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Galvao unleashes a big counter combination but Jones bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Andre Galvao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Galvao sprawls well. Galvao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
As Jones backs off Galvao throws a huge counter combo but Jones manages to avoid it all.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Galvao really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Game Time Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Galvao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Galvao was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jones shoots in but Galvao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Galvao is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Galvao has his back to the cage.
Galvao tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Galvao is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Game Time Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galvao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Galvao is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Galvao prevents it.
Galvao tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Galvao lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Galvao taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Galvao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Galvao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Galvao's efforts to push away.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Galvao missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Galvao down to the mat. Galvao avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Galvao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Galvao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Galvao tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Galvao to the ground. Galvao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galvao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Galvao dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Game Time Jones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Galvao sprawls well. Galvao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Galvao tries a quick counter leg kick but Jones is wise to it.
Jones shoots in but Galvao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Game Time Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Galvao counters with a two punch combo.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones dives in and grabs Galvao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Galvao pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Galvao throws a counter combo.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Galvao pinned against the cage. Galvao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Galvao flicks out a counter leg kick but Jones steps away.
Jones goes for a double leg but Galvao avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Galvao continues to drive forward.
Galvao was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jones shoots and misses
and Galvao counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Galvao circles away.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Galvao sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Galvao throws a counter combo.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Galvao tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Galvao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Galvao was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Galvao appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Game Time Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galvao can't break the clinch.
Andre Galvao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Galvao gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Galvao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Galvao has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 44:50
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 44:50
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Galvao!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Hendrics (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sanchez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Not Afraid - Eminen. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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142 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Diego Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Johny Hendrics!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hendrics has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hendrics really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanchez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sanchez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hendrics is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sanchez working away.
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.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Hendrics is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hendrics is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hendrics is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hendrics can't do much from the bottom here.
Sanchez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sanchez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sanchez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Hendrics is working from the bottom.
I wouldn't like to be where Hendrics is right now.
Hendrics prevents Sanchez from moving into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Hendrics is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sanchez is trying to get an arm triangle but Hendrics is defending well.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Hendrics is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sanchez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hendrics defends it well.
Sanchez seems to be looking for submissions.
Hendrics has his hands clasped together around Sanchez's back. He's all about the action.
Hendrics is staying active underneath Sanchez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Sanchez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sanchez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hendrics's half guard.
Sanchez is trying to control. Hendrics wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hendrics can do to turn this around?
Hendrics looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sanchez in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hendrics tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sanchez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Diego Sanchez!
Diego Sanchez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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