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UFF 37 Anthriel vs. Gracie PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renan Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carvalho has chosen Megaman Theme Music as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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231 lbs
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250 lbs
6 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Decent knees
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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
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renan Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jonas Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvalho misses with the combination.
Carvalho misses with a double jab.
Carvalho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Both fighters circling a little - Carvalho finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Carvalho's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Carvalho duly obliges.
It looks like Renan Gracie has been cut.
Carvalho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carvalho lands a left and a right that send Gracie crashing to the mat, dazed. Carvalho thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Gracie is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carvalho plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Gracie to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Gracie just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jonas Carvalho!
An out of breath Jonas Carvalho thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Unkown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Test Ninja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Unkown comes to the ring accompanied by I.C.P. BITCHES! MIRrorCulZ. Ninja is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing. 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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141 lbs
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Unkown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Test Ninja!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unkown works Ninja's body with a nice hook.
Ninja shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ninja shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Unkown napping and manages to drive through 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.
Ninja wants to control but Unkown is keeping him busy.
Ninja is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Unkown is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Unkown is trying to control Ninja's posture but Ninja avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unkown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Unkown prevents Ninja from moving into mount.
Unkown sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unkown trying to control here.
Ninja keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Unkown holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ninja trying to pass the guard but Unkown defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ninja wants to work for an arm triangle but Unkown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ninja passes into side control, despite Unkown's attempt to control the position.
Ninja swings around for an armbar but Unkown sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ninja's guard.
Unkown works over Ninja with some ground and pound from guard.
Ninja keeping full guard, as Unkown tries to pass.
Ninja is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Unkown defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Unkown trying to control but Ninja is working from the bottom.
Unkown lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ninja looking for a sweep. Not yet Ninja, not yet.
Unkown has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ninja trying to control the position.
Unkown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ninja swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Unkown postures up.
Unkown lands a couple of digs.
Unkown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ninja is keeping the position for now.
Unkown is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unkown wants to control from the top but Ninja keeps moving.
Ninja looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Unkown looking to sit in guard and control but Ninja gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Unkown keeping full guard, as Ninja tries to pass.
Unkown is pulling down on Ninja's head. It's preventing any offense from Ninja, at least for the moment.
Unkown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Unkown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unkown is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ninja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Unkown is keeping the position for now.
Unkown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ninja is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Unkown is aware though and is defending well.
Unkown lands a couple of elbows.
Unkown lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Unkown is looking to advance position but Ninja has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Unkown is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ninja avoids the attempt from Unkown to control.
Ninja jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Unkown manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Test Ninja will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Unkown closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ninja manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Unkown lands a couple of elbows.
Ninja trying to keep a closed guard but Unkown is proving a slippery customer.
Test Ninja has got the better of the ground game so far.
Unkown trying to control but Ninja is working from the bottom.
Unkown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ninja swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninja working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Unkown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Unkown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Unkown tries to free his leg and advance position but Ninja is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unkown is working Ninja over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Unkown throwing strikes from guard but Ninja blocks nicely.
Unkown postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ninja keeping moving, preventing Unkown from controlling successfully.
Ninja trying to control the position.
Unkown stopping the sweep attempt from Ninja.
Ninja preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ninja manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Unkown manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unkown looking for a sweep. Not yet Unkown, not yet.
Unkown seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ninja passes Unkown's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Unkown is not content to let Ninja control the position.
Ninja throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Unkown regains full guard. Nicely done.
Unkown has Ninja pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unkown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Unkown is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Unkown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Unkown shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ninja manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ninja keeping full guard, as Unkown tries to pass.
Ninja trying to strike off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninja is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Unkown trying to control but Ninja postures up.
Unkown tries to get to full guard but Ninja has control of the leg.
Ninja works his way into side control.
Unkown is looking to regain half guard here but Ninja keeps moving and retains side control.
Unkown manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ninja's best efforts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ninja trying to pass the guard but Unkown defending well.
Unkown is trying to get back to full guard.
Ninja looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Unkown dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ninja shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Unkown napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Unkown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ninja working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Unkown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Unkown manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Unkown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ninja keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninja gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ninja is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja won't allow Unkown to sweep him here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ninja working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Unkown controls Ninja momentarily but Ninja frees himself.
Ninja trying to control but Unkown is working from the bottom.
Ninja trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ninja trying to control but Unkown is working from the bottom.
Unkown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Unkown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ninja trying to control but Unkown is working from the bottom.
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.
Ninja is fighting to break Unkown's control of his arms but Unkown is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ninja won't allow Unkown to sweep him here.
Ninja trying to control the position from guard on top but Unkown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ninja shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Unkown sprawls well. Unkown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ninja gets slowly back to his feet.
Ninja shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Unkown napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Unkown parries the strikes from Ninja easily there. Ninja is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Unkown to escape.
You can see the frustration on Unkown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unkown tries to buck Ninja off but Ninja is having none of it.
Ninja is looking to take a break and control but Unkown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ninja scores with punches from side control.
Ninja trying to control the position but Unkown is working away.
Ninja landing a few strikes.
Unkown gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Unkown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ninja is working away from the top position though.
Unkown moves into full guard.
Unkown controls Ninja momentarily but Ninja frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninja wants to control from the top but Unkown keeps moving.
Ninja postures up in Unkown's guard and throws a big left but Unkown blocks it.
Unkown looking to control.
Unkown is really struggling to control Ninja but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Unkown wants to sweep but no luck.
Ninja wants to control from the top but Unkown keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ninja looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Unkown is fending him off so far but Ninja persists. Nope, Unkown circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ninja shoots in for a takedown but Unkown shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnny Unkown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Test Ninja.
Unkown stuns Ninja with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Unkown, right into the meat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Unkown!
And that's the end of the fight!
Test Ninja comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ninja has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Test Ninja!
Test Ninja decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Johnny Unkown stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well blow me like a goat on a boat that was all that she wrote if you catch the antidote! Heehaw! I smoked to much meth and maybe that orgy before the fight in my trailer wasn't the best plan haha pullin an all. Ignore before a fighter yeah haw! Dang of dinglebanger!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vrando Vraganza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vraganza comes to the ring accompanied by Desabafo . Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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165 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple 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
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vrando Vraganza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thomas Almeida!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vraganza shoots in for a double leg but Almeida sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Almeida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vraganza.
Almeida with the counter takedown but Vraganza avoids it easily.
Vraganza fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Almeida to the ground. Vraganza is now in Almeida's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vraganza thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Almeida wants to stand and escape but Vraganza is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vraganza throwing strikes from guard but Almeida blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vraganza drops back looking for a leg! Almeida is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Almeida manages to kick Vraganza off! Vraganza jumps back into Almeida's guard.
Almeida looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vraganza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vraganza tries to free his leg and advance position but Almeida is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck for Vraganza with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vrando Vraganza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vraganza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vraganza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Almeida defends it nicely.
Vraganza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Almeida sprawls well. Almeida wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vraganza gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two 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.
Vraganza shoots in for a double leg but Almeida sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Almeida dives in for a single leg takedown but Vraganza sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Vraganza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vraganza has a takedown stuffed.
Vraganza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Almeida sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Almeida shoots in and drives through. Vraganza sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vraganza.
Almeida tries a head kick but it misses.
Vraganza half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Almeida loads up on a big right hand but Vraganza slips the punch.
Vraganza looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Almeida!
Vraganza tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vraganza has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vraganza grinds an elbow into Almeida's temple.
Vraganza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vraganza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Almeida has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vraganza is looking to take a break and control but Almeida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vraganza tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vraganza has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Almeida is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vraganza looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vrando Vraganza dominated that round.
That's time! Vraganza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vraganza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Almeida changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vraganza scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Almeida gets back to half guard.
Vraganza prevents Almeida from improving his position.
Vraganza tries to pass to full mount but Almeida defends it.
Almeida is trying to stand back up but Vraganza is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vraganza seems to be working for a kimura but Almeida defends the submission attempt.
Vraganza seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vraganza thows a huge punch but Almeida dodges it nicely.
Vraganza is trying to work for a kimura but Almeida is defending well.
Almeida is trying to stand back up but Vraganza is controlling him
Vraganza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vraganza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Almeida on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Almeida trying to get back to full guard but Vraganza takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Vraganza has control of Almeida's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Almeida regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Vraganza swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Almeida is now in Vraganza's guard. A big mistake from Vraganza there, giving up the dominant position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeida trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Almeida keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vraganza's head.
Almeida lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Almeida throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vraganza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vraganza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Almeida can do to turn this around?
Almeida preventing the sweep.
Almeida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Almeida's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Almeida throws a strike but Vraganza rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vraganza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vraganza passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Almeida can do anything to dispel that myth.
Almeida is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Vraganza tries for a kimura but Almeida is defending well.
Vraganza works to advance to full mount. Almeida defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vrando Vraganza dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Vraganza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Almeida but Almeida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vraganza looking to score a takedown here. Almeida is defending well but Vraganza drives through and ends up in Almeida's guard.
Almeida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vraganza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vraganza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vraganza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Almeida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vraganza wants to control from the top but Almeida keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vraganza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vraganza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Almeida is trying to keep Vraganza in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vraganza is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Almeida is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vraganza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Almeida drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vraganza defends it well.
Vraganza takes the fight into the clinch.
Almeida goes for a takedown attempt but Vraganza pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
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.
Vraganza is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Almeida's half guard.
Almeida wants to improve his position but Vraganza is controlling well.
Almeida trying to control from the bottom.
Almeida scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Vraganza manages to mount him!
Almeida tries to reverse the position but Vraganza maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeida wants to hold on but Vraganza pushes him away.
Almeida tries to reverse the position but Vraganza maintains control.
Vraganza wants to control but Almeida has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Almeida is trying to stand.
Vrando Vraganza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Almeida looking for a kimura from the bottom but Vraganza passes into side control!
Vraganza is looking to take a break and control but Almeida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Almeida is being controlled here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vraganza trying to control the position but Almeida is working away.
Almeida tries to escape but Vraganza is in control.
Vraganza is looking to take a break and control but Almeida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Almeida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vraganza.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vrando Vraganza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vraganza, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vrando Vraganza!
A victorious Vrando Vraganza thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Snijder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clark Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clark Kent has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brandon Snijder's chin.
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170 lbs
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brandon Snijder!
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, Clark Kent!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kent dives in for a single leg takedown but Snijder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kent or perhaps it was just good defense by Snijder, which made it look bad.
Snijder appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kent misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A quick step to the side and Snijder tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandon Snijder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clark Kent.
Snijder looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kent!
Snijder tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Snijder has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snijder is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kent is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Snijder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent is trying to get back to half guard.
Snijder trying to control the position but Kent is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kent holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kent can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kent tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two 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.
Snijder tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Snijder working away.
Kent parries the strikes from Snijder easily there. Snijder is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kent to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snijder gets to mount! Kent was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Snijder has control of Kent's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kent regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Snijder goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kent turns into him and now he's in Snijder's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kent makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kent postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kent loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Snijder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kent scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kent throws an elbow that misses. Snijder uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kent's guard. Nice move by Snijder!
Kent told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Kent working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Snijder dominated that 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.
Kent darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Snijder regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kent must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kent in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Snijder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kent can do to turn this around?
Kent throws an elbow that misses. Snijder uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kent's guard. Nice move by Snijder!
Snijder postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kent seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Snijder 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.
Snijder is pushing down on Kent's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kent is fighting to maintain full guard but Snijder has managed to sneak the leg through.
Snijder is trying to work for a kimura but Kent is defending well.
Snijder is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kent is just riding it out for now. Snijder eventually gives up the hold.
Kent wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Snijder is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Snijder is looking for a kimura but Kent is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Snijder to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kent avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Snijder.
Snijder is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kent doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Snijder.
Kent is defending against the submission attempts here by Snijder.
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.
Kent is trying to maintain the position but Snijder is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Snijder looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kent changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Snijder looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kent working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clark Kent showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kent changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Snijder tries to avoid it but Kent manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Snijder to the ground. Snijder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Snijder drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kent sprawls and moves away.
Kent closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Snijder quickly recovers to half guard.
Kent not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Snijder wants to control but Kent is keeping busy.
Kent throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Snijder to regain full guard.
Kent scoring with punches to the head and body.
Snijder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snijder looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Snijder is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent is in close to Snijder's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kent landing with the ground and pound.
Snijder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kent stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snijder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kent lands a couple of elbows.
Kent postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Kent postures up in Snijder's guard and throws a big left but Snijder blocks it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kent working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kent 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.
Kent is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kent is working Snijder over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kent trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Snijder manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Snijder is looking to advance position but Kent has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Snijder takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kent with the ground and pound from mount.
Snijder really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kent with good strikes from the mount here!
Kent with the ground and pound from mount.
Snijder is rocked!
Kent looking to finish Snijder with some ground and pound. This is bad for Snijder!
Oh Snijder is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Kent! Snijder is hurt baaadly! Kent is firing away with more strikes - Snijder is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clark Kent!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between TW WO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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28
155 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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158 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Very strong |
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, TW WO!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Griffin cracks WO with a right hand to the side of the head.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses.
WO shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Griffin sprawls well. Griffin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. WO gets slowly back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
WO shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Griffin as he avoids it easily.
Chris Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
WO moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
WO blocks a head kick by Griffin.
Griffin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Griffin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from WO.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TW WO. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from WO.
Griffin tests WO's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
WO takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
WO shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Griffin is trying to defend but WO finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
WO is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Griffin defends it well.
WO stops Griffin from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
WO is working for a kimura but Griffin is defending it quite comfortably.
Griffin pushes WO off looking to stand but WO dives back in and keeps control.
WO is working for a kimura but Griffin is defending it quite comfortably.
Griffin tries to kick WO off but WO keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
WO seems to be working for a kimura but Griffin defends the submission attempt.
Griffin pushes WO off looking to stand but WO dives back in and keeps control.
WO is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
WO prevents Griffin from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Griffin is staying active underneath WO, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
WO tries to pass to full mount but Griffin defends it.
WO is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
WO is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Griffin defends it well.
Griffin wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
WO misses the shot to the body.
Griffin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Griffin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by WO.
WO dodges the punch combination from Griffin.
Griffin lands with an uppercut that bounces WO off the ropes and back into range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
WO closes the distance and clinches up with Griffin, looking for a takedown. WO pushes Griffin against the ropes but Griffin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
WO ducks right into an uppercut from Griffin.
Chris Griffin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griffin throws a series of punches but WO moves out of range.
WO takes one on the button.
WO tries to score a power double leg takedown but Griffin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten WO somewhat.
WO closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Griffin's guard.
WO prevents Griffin from getting back to his feet.
WO looking to pass the guard.
WO prevents Griffin from getting back to his feet.
WO drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and WO jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Griffin wants to stand up but WO is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
WO shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Griffin sprawls well. Griffin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. WO gets slowly back to his feet.
Griffin lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
WO takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Griffin connects with a crisp jab.
Griffin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! WO had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
WO is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Griffin's half guard.
Griffin makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Griffin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from WO.
Griffin scores with a head kick.
Griffin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Griffin throws a series of punches but WO moves out of range.
WO feinted with a counter takedown.
Griffin lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Griffin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
WO misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffin throws a combination. WO tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
WO is rocked!
Griffin scores with a nice right hand.
Oh WO is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Griffin lands a brutal head kick. WO looks out on his feet and Griffin throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Chris Griffin!
A less than humble Chris Griffin misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose Fuego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fuego's entrance music is País Tropical. A fine choice. Coleman has chosen Johnny Cash - Solitary Man as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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198 lbs
42 - 37 - 3 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Fuego!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 37 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuego takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fuego tries to score a power double leg takedown but Coleman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fuego somewhat.
Coleman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fuego defends it well.
Coleman jabs Fuego right on the nose. Fuego blinks but takes it well.
Fuego throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Coleman's waist but Coleman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fuego off to one side.
Fuego gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fuego is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Ararigboya Brazilian Jiu Jitsu that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Coleman cracks Fuego with a solid left hand.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman landing some decent shots from guard.
Coleman lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Coleman loads up on a big left hand. Fuego felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Coleman looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Fuego can't hide his disappointment, as Coleman celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Coleman!
Mark Coleman managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, GREEN!160, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chester Barcelona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Exum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Exum is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: No Games. Chester Barcelona has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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230 lbs
5 - 10 - 0 |
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232 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chester Barcelona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dante Exum!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barcelona takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Barcelona shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Exum is trying to defend but Barcelona finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Barcelona decides to stand and escape the position.
Barcelona tries to score a power double leg takedown but Exum sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barcelona somewhat.
Barcelona fails with the takedown.
Exum shoots in looking for a takedown but Barcelona manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Exum's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Exum gets caught napping as Barcelona dives in and scores a takedown. Exum manages to retain guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Barcelona trying to control but Exum is working from the bottom.
Exum trying to keep a closed guard but Barcelona is proving a slippery customer.
Exum keeping moving, preventing Barcelona from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barcelona is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barcelona cracks Exum with a solid left hand.
Exum has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Barcelona has passed into side control.
An elbow from Barcelona crashes against the mat.
Barcelona is looking to take a break and control but Exum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barcelona is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Exum will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Exum sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Exum trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Exum is trying to get back to full guard.
Barcelona wants to control but Exum is keeping him busy.
Barcelona decides to stand up.
Exum shoots in but Barcelona avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Exum gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barcelona looking to throw knees to the head but Exum is blocking nicely.
Barcelona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barcelona manages to pull guard.
Barcelona wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Exum looking to sit in guard and control but Barcelona gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Barcelona is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Exum is pulling down on Barcelona's head to control his posture.
Exum keeping moving, preventing Barcelona from controlling successfully.
Exum looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Exum is adopting a defensive guard.
Exum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Exum wants to control the position but Barcelona says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Barcelona is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Exum sees it coming and defends easily.
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.
Exum trying to control but Barcelona postures up.
Barcelona is stalling here. Exum is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Barcelona seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Exum has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Barcelona sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Exum trying to control from half guard but Barcelona is working away.
Exum not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barcelona is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Exum pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Exum thows a huge punch but Barcelona dodges it nicely.
Exum thows a huge punch but Barcelona dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chester Barcelona dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice body kick there by Exum.
Barcelona tries to close the distance and clinch but Exum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Exum is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barcelona.
Exum unleashes a big counter combination but Barcelona bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Exum as Barcelona shoots in.
We've been told by Barcelona's head coaches at Turka Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Exum plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Chester Barcelona is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barcelona tries to clinch there but Exum circles away.
Barcelona shoots for a double leg takedown but Exum sprawls well. He's pushed Barcelona's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chester Barcelona. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Exum has a takedown stuffed.
Barcelona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Exum can do to turn this around?
Barcelona moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exum trying to control the position but instead, Barcelona has worked for underhooks and has pushed Exum into the ropes.
Barcelona has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Exum is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Exum breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Exum closes the distance and clinches up with Barcelona, looking for a takedown. Exum pushes Barcelona against the ropes but Barcelona circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Exum has a takedown stuffed.
Barcelona wants to clinch.
Barcelona shoots in but no luck this time.
Barcelona fails with a takedown attempt.
Exum fails to land the takedown.
Barcelona throws a leg kick that misses.
A punch combination from Barcelona misses.
Barcelona dives in for a single leg takedown but Exum sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Exum shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barcelona sprawls well. Barcelona wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Exum gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Exum or perhaps it was just good defense by Barcelona, which made it look bad.
Barcelona scores with a takedown into Exum's guard.
Exum not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Exum keeping moving, preventing Barcelona from controlling successfully.
Exum is trying to control the position but Barcelona postures up.
Barcelona stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Barcelona dives in and grabs Exum's left leg, looking for a takedown. Exum pushes down on Barcelona's head and hops out.
Barcelona tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Exum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Exum is defended easily by Barcelona.
Barcelona dives in and scores a takedown into Exum's guard.
Barcelona is looking to advance position but Exum has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Barcelona avoids a series of strikes thrown by Exum.
Barcelona tries to reverse the position but Exum maintains control.
Barcelona gets back to half guard.
Exum is looking for a kimura but Barcelona is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Exum to get the leverage.
Barcelona is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Exum throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Exum thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barcelona's head.
Exum not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barcelona is looking for a sweep. Exum is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barcelona regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Exum.
Exum throwing strikes but missing.
Exum postures up.
Barcelona throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barcelona is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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 Chester Barcelona will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Exum throws a front kick that sends Barcelona stumbling back into the ropes.
Exum fails with a takedown attempt.
Exum misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barcelona dives in for a single leg takedown but Exum sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Barcelona will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barcelona defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Exum.
Chester Barcelona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Exum.
Barcelona tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barcelona closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Exum quickly recovers to half guard.
Barcelona gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Exum dives in for a single leg takedown but Barcelona sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Exum keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barcelona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Barcelona backs off Exum throws a huge counter combo but Barcelona manages to avoid it all.
Exum fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barcelona dives in for a single leg takedown but Exum sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Exum misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barcelona moves into the clinch.
Exum lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barcelona.
Exum keeps control of Barcelona as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barcelona pulls guard effortlessly.
Exum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barcelona works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Exum wants to control from the top but Barcelona keeps moving.
Barcelona striking off his back but it's not causing Exum any problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Exum looking to pass the guard.
Exum must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barcelona wants to sweep here but Exum controlling him for the moment.
Exum wants to control from the top but Barcelona keeps moving.
Exum preventing the sweep.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Barcelona working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Exum.
Barcelona wants to sweep but no luck.
Exum wants to control from the top but Barcelona keeps moving.
Exum throws an elbow that misses. Barcelona uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Exum's guard. Nice move by Barcelona!
Barcelona trying to control the position from guard on top but Exum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Exum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barcelona trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Exum is on top in guard.
Barcelona throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Chester Barcelona is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barcelona working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Exum.
Barcelona wants to control the position but Exum says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Barcelona slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barcelona looking for a guillotine here but Exum defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barcelona preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barcelona not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barcelona looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barcelona working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Exum.
Exum throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Exum postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chester Barcelona overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Exum throws an elbow that misses. Barcelona uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Exum's guard. Nice move by Barcelona!
Dante Exum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Exum is looking for a triangle but Barcelona pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chester Barcelona showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barcelona, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chester Barcelona!
In defeat, Dante Exum stepped up to the mic, saying 'we work hard every single day and this loss will soon be a distant memory. I want to congratulate my opponent for a match well played and I will work even harder to avenge this loss.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Thiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ariel Piechocki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piechocki has chosen Thunder as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Thiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ariel Piechocki!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piechocki misses with a low kick as Thiago jumps back.
Piechocki throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Jorge Thiago has been cut.
Piechocki throws a head kick that misses
and Thiago counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Piechocki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thiago.
Piechocki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Piechocki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Piechocki throws a right and a left that Thiago avoids nicely.
Thiago connects with a good right hand that stumbles Piechocki. Piechocki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Piechocki tries to bum rush Thiago with a series of wild strikes but Thiago uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Piechocki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thiago is looking to counter punch.
Piechocki throws a leg kick
and Thiago counters with a crisp one two that drops Piechocki! Thiago thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Piechocki to his feet! Piechocki is in big trouble!
Piechocki is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Piechocki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thiago counters with a huge left! Piechocki is in big trouble! He's backing up but Thiago isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Piechocki from any more damage. A dominating finish by Thiago!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorge Thiago!
Jorge Thiago 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby TupperIII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santos Goncalves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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215 lbs
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobby TupperIII!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Santos Goncalves!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TupperIII 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.
Goncalves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've been hearing that TupperIII has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
TupperIII stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goncalves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
TupperIII drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and TupperIII jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
TupperIII will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
TupperIII drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and TupperIII jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
TupperIII is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
TupperIII sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Goncalves's guard.
TupperIII is trying to work for a kimura but Goncalves is defending well.
Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TupperIII is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Goncalves doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time TupperIII.
Goncalves moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TupperIII trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Goncalves working for a triangle but TupperIII defends it easily.
Goncalves can't keep his opponent in guard - TupperIII advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Goncalves is trying to get back to full guard.
TupperIII is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Goncalves doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time TupperIII.
TupperIII works his way into full mount!
TupperIII has hold of Goncalves's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Goncalves manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves tries to reverse the position but TupperIII maintains control.
TupperIII is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Goncalves is surviving well by controlling TupperIII's body position as best he can.
TupperIII looking to secure an arm triangle but Goncalves defends it well.
TupperIII wants to finish this one by submission but Goncalves is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from TupperIII.
Goncalves gets back to half guard.
Goncalves tries to roll over but TupperIII keeps him under control.
Goncalves regains full guard. Nicely done.
Goncalves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
TupperIII drops back looking for a leg! Goncalves is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goncalves manages to kick TupperIII off! TupperIII jumps back into Goncalves's guard.
Goncalves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperIII thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Goncalves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but TupperIII can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
TupperIII drops back looking for a leg! Goncalves is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goncalves manages to kick TupperIII off! TupperIII jumps back into Goncalves's guard.
Goncalves looking for a guillotine here but TupperIII defends easily.
TupperIII is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Goncalves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goncalves looking for a guillotine here but TupperIII defends easily.
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.
TupperIII is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
TupperIII pushing down on Goncalves's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
TupperIII is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goncalves is just riding it out for now. TupperIII eventually gives up the hold.
TupperIII is looking for a kimura here.
TupperIII seems to be working for a kimura but Goncalves defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby TupperIII dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Goncalves tries to sprawl but TupperIII drives through with a takedown into half guard.
TupperIII wants to pass to mount but Goncalves is defending the position.
TupperIII is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Goncalves doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time TupperIII.
TupperIII is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Goncalves sees it coming and defends easily.
TupperIII is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Goncalves is defending against the submission attempts here by TupperIII.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves works his way to full guard. Good work.
TupperIII avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
TupperIII thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bobby TupperIII overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TupperIII is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
TupperIII is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
TupperIII drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and TupperIII jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Goncalves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. TupperIII gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
TupperIII thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Goncalves is looking for a triangle but TupperIII pushes his legs off easily.
TupperIII passes into half guard.
Goncalves moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TupperIII drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and TupperIII jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Goncalves working for a triangle but TupperIII defends it easily.
Goncalves is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but TupperIII frees his head nicely. Oh but Goncalves has switched to an armbar! TupperIII is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Santos Goncalves!
Santos Goncalves thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jorn Anthriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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143 lbs
26 - 14 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorn Anthriel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
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.
Gracie connects with the punch.
Anthriel slips under a jab.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anthriel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gracie lands with a good body shot.
Gracie misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Anthriel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Anthriel misses.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anthriel as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthriel tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anthriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anthriel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Anthriel.
Gracie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gracie turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anthriel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice defenses there by Anthriel.
Anthriel is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gracie.
Anthriel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracie doesn't seem bothered though.
Anthriel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie throws a big counter head kick but Anthriel avoids it with no problem.
Anthriel throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
An attempted straight right counter from Anthriel misses the target.
Gracie throws a poor cross that misses
and Anthriel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie jabs Anthriel right on the nose. Anthriel blinks but takes it well.
Gracie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've been told by Anthriel's head coaches at Loucademia muito crazy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anthriel.
Gracie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anthriel counters with a left to the body.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Anthriel moves out of range easily.
Anthriel tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gracie manages to circle out of the way.
Anthriel blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Anthriel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anthriel slips a jab from Gracie.
An attempted straight right counter from Anthriel misses the target.
Gracie throws the left hand but Anthriel avoids the punch easily.
Anthriel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gracie throws a poor cross that misses
and Anthriel counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Anthriel saw that one coming.
It looked like Anthriel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jorn Anthriel will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gracie walks into a jab.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Anthriel seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Anthriel lunges at Gracie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gracie's hand.
Gracie gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Anthriel moves into the clinch.
Anthriel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthriel tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Anthriel is stalling in the full guard.
Anthriel wants to stand and escape but instead Gracie has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthriel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anthriel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anthriel keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
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.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Anthriel.
Anthriel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gracie trying to control but Anthriel is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anthriel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
and Anthriel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthriel works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Anthriel finish him?
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Anthriel finds Gracie's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Gracie flops back against the ropes, eyes gazing into the distance. Anthriel lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Gracie will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jorn Anthriel!
Jorn Anthriel retains his bantamweight title!
Jorn Anthriel thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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