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UFF 41 Anthriel vs. Ninja PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby TupperIII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Lei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lei has chosen Closer as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 29 - 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
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Louis Lei!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lei tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. TupperIII manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
TupperIII changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lei tries to avoid it but TupperIII manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lei to the ground. Lei escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
TupperIII fails with the takedown
and Lei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Bobby TupperIII has been cut.
TupperIII shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby TupperIII. That's going to take a lot out of him.
TupperIII tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lei defends well and TupperIII ends up having to push Lei into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
TupperIII gets a clinch.
Lei scores with a knee to the head.
TupperIII on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
TupperIII blocks an elbow strike.
TupperIII managing to block the knees to the body from Lei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TupperIII is trying to pull guard but Lei has him pressed against the ropes.
TupperIII on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lei throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lei lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lei throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
TupperIII successfully pulls guard.
TupperIII is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
TupperIII has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lei can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
TupperIII has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lei is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for TupperIII.
TupperIII is looking to reverse the position.
Lei trying to control the action but TupperIII is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TupperIII manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
TupperIII moves into full guard.
TupperIII looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lei passes into side control.
Lei trying to control the action but TupperIII is working from the bottom.
TupperIII is looking for a sweep.
TupperIII sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lei prevents TupperIII from improving his position.
Lei trying to pass the guard but TupperIII defending well.
TupperIII wants to get back to full guard.
TupperIII looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
TupperIII looking for subs from the bottom but Lei mounts him!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
TupperIII is in all sorts of trouble here.
TupperIII manages to regain half guard. Good work.
TupperIII is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lei gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Nice sprawl there from Lei as TupperIII shoots in.
TupperIII with a poor takedown
and Lei counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lei has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from TupperIII.
TupperIII is breathing heavily.
Lei looks to land a body kick but TupperIII moved away.
Lei throws a sloppy head kick and TupperIII moves out of range easily.
TupperIII takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
TupperIII appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Lei. No joy for TupperIII on that attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lei! But no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lei connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Louis Lei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
TupperIII shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lei as he jumps to the side.
Lei connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Lei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby TupperIII's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
TupperIII tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lei sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten TupperIII somewhat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lei.
Lei checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lei throws a leg kick which misses TupperIII's front leg but catches the back leg as TupperIII tries to avoid it.
TupperIII showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lei.
TupperIII shoots in for a double leg but Lei sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
TupperIII on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TupperIII shoots for a takedown but Lei saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby TupperIII. That's going to take a lot out of him.
TupperIII pushes Lei up against the ropes in a clinch.
TupperIII blocks an elbow strike.
TupperIII has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lei after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TupperIII blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
TupperIII jumps guard but Lei turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Lei misses with an elbow strike.
Lei lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
TupperIII jumps guard but Lei turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Lei lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lei crunches a lovely knee into TupperIII's ribcage.
Lei lands a knee to the head.
Lei misses with a knee strike.
Lei lands an elbow inside that TupperIII shrugs off.
TupperIII fails to pull guard.
Louis Lei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lei stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lei putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has TupperIII in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lei lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lei throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but TupperIII blocks it with crossed arms.
Lei throws an elbow but it misses.
Lei landing knees to the body.
Lei lands a nice knee to the body.
Lei lands an elbow inside.
TupperIII blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lei throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but TupperIII blocks it with crossed arms.
TupperIII looking for a takedown.
Lei creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperIII tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lei just stands there and leans against the ropes.
TupperIII avoids a wild elbow strike from Lei.
Lei lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lei lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for Lei.
Lei throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lei comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lei lands an elbow that stopped TupperIII in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Lei.
TupperIII tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lei just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Lei lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lei creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lei comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bobby TupperIII's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lei slowing the pace effectively.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Lei just misses with a elbow thrown towards TupperIII's brow.
TupperIII tries to pull guard but Lei won't allow it.
Lei using the Thai plumb to throw knees but TupperIII has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
TupperIII tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lei lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lei gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lei has TupperIII pushed against the ropes.
Lei landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Lei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby TupperIII's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
TupperIII takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lei swings for the body but TupperIII moves out of range.
Lei throws a head kick but TupperIII moves out of range.
TupperIII tries for a takedown but Lei sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lei blocks a head kick by TupperIII.
Lei moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lei avoids the head kick by TupperIII.
TupperIII shoots in and gets a takedown into Lei's guard.
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 tries to free his leg and advance position but Lei is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TupperIII being controlled here momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lei tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TupperIII drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lei looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lei looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lei!
TupperIII gets back to half guard.
Lei moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from TupperIII.
TupperIII gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Lei cracks TupperIII with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lei tries to control but TupperIII wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lei is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
TupperIII keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
TupperIII in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
TupperIII is desperately trying to improve his position but Lei has a good base and remains in mount.
Lei controlling the position easily from mount.
Lei looking to secure an arm triangle but TupperIII defends it well.
Louis Lei has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lei lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lei landing punches.
TupperIII gets back to half guard.
TupperIII tries to roll over but Lei keeps him under control.
TupperIII is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lei pulls his head out easily.
TupperIII tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lei has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Lei wants to control the pace but TupperIII is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lei prevents TupperIII from getting the reversal.
Lei controlling from the full mount.
Lei prevents TupperIII from getting the reversal.
Lei takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
TupperIII manages to regain half guard. Good work.
TupperIII actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lei looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Louis Lei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lei 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Lei!
A determined Louis Lei didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dante Exum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valentin Ralek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Exum comes to the ring accompanied by No Games. Valentin Ralek has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dante Exum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Valentin Ralek!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ralek scores with a jab. Exum acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Dante Exum has been cut.
Ralek gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ralek lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ralek throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ralek digs a right hand into Exum's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Exum's gas tank.
Exum is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ralek is defending well for now.
Ralek lands an elbow inside.
Ralek misses with a body punch.
Ralek lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Exum is breathing heavily.
Ralek lands an elbow just above Exum 's eye.
Dante Exum's cut is getting worse.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ralek.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ralek lands a nice elbow.
Exum is rocked!
Dante Exum's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ralek lands an elbow that stopped Exum in his tracks for a moment.
Oh Exum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ralek creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Exum! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Ralek.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentin Ralek!
Valentin Ralek looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Im glad to give the fans a good show, thanks.'.
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 Clark Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Thiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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180 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Clark Kent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Thiago!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kent fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thiago to the ground. Kent is now in Thiago's guard.
Kent with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thiago keeping full guard, as Kent tries to pass.
Thiago wants to get back to his feet but Kent is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kent with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kent won't allow Thiago to get back to his feet.
Kent throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thiago works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thiago wants to stand and escape but Kent is having none of it.
Kent chips away with some ground and pound.
Thiago wants to stand up but Kent is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kent content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kent postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kent content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thiago wants to stand but Kent is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kent scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kent keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thiago's head.
Kent in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kent connects with a couple of short punches.
Kent landing some decent shots from guard.
Kent postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kent working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kent scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kent is working Thiago over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kent stops Thiago from standing up.
Kent cracks Thiago with a solid left hand.
Kent has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kent distracts Thiago with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kent postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kent passes Thiago's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thiago on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kent 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.
Kent looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kent connects with a nice short shot to Thiago's temple.
Kent working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Thiago is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kent scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Kent.
Kent looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thiago with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kent winds up and cracks Thiago with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kent slips a nice elbow through Thiago's hands, connecting with Thiago's forehead.
Thiago really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kent. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thiago is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kent scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kent lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Kent there.
Kent looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kent seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kent works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kent is landing with some decent strikes but Thiago is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Thiago really wants to buck Kent off and get back to his feet.
Thiago takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kent working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kent postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Thiago bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Kent and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clark Kent!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Preuss Skura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Fuego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fuego has chosen País Tropical as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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185 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Preuss Skura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Fuego!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fuego scores with a takedown into Skura's guard.
Fuego pushes down on Skura's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fuego is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Skura is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jose Fuego!
Jose Fuego got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chester Barcelona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carvalho's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Megaman Theme Music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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230 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jonas Carvalho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chester Barcelona!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barcelona misses with a series of wild punches.
Carvalho is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barcelona sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carvalho pushes Barcelona up against the ropes in a clinch.
Carvalho is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Barcelona takes a knee right on the jaw!
Carvalho breaks from the clinch.
Carvalho gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Carvalho has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Barcelona is trying to keep an underhook but Carvalho manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Barcelona is trying to stand up here but Carvalho is controlling him well.
Barcelona is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Carvalho trying to control the action but Barcelona is working from the bottom.
Barcelona gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barcelona tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barcelona looking to control.
Barcelona working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carvalho.
Barcelona being controlled here, momentarily.
Barcelona keeping moving, preventing Carvalho from controlling successfully.
Carvalho preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barcelona dives in and grabs Carvalho's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carvalho pushes down on Barcelona's head and hops out.
Carvalho seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Carvalho moves into range and clinches up with Barcelona.
Carvalho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carvalho doesn't manage to clinch there - Barcelona circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barcelona tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Carvalho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carvalho misses with a body shot.
Carvalho scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Chester Barcelona has been cut.
Barcelona is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carvalho sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Barcelona as Carvalho shoots in.
Carvalho definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice sprawl there from Carvalho as Barcelona shoots in.
Jonas Carvalho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chester Barcelona.
Barcelona tries to clinch there but Carvalho circles away.
Carvalho leaves Barcelona with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Carvalho moves into the clinch.
Carvalho gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barcelona.
Barcelona can't get the takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Carvalho.
Barcelona jumps guard but Carvalho stands there with Barcelona around his waist. Barcelona gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carvalho instigates a clinch.
Carvalho gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Barcelona trying to hold on to Carvalho's head to control him but Carvalho postures up.
Carvalho looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barcelona trying to control but Carvalho postures up.
Barcelona on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barcelona is looking for a sweep. Carvalho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Carvalho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barcelona does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Carvalho is nestled in close to Barcelona, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho trying to control the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Carvalho connects with a nice short shot to Barcelona's temple.
Carvalho looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Carvalho prevents Barcelona from standing back up.
Barcelona has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carvalho is working away from the top position though.
Carvalho trying to control from half guard but Barcelona is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Carvalho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chester Barcelona's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Carvalho is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barcelona sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barcelona throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Barcelona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carvalho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carvalho shoots in and drives through. Barcelona sprawls well.
Barcelona rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carvalho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carvalho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barcelona moves away.
Barcelona fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barcelona wants to clinch up but Carvalho keeps it at a distance.
A jab lands there for Carvalho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barcelona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carvalho dives in and grabs Barcelona's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barcelona pushes down on Carvalho's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonas Carvalho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barcelona shoots in but Carvalho avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carvalho checks a leg kick nicely.
Jonas Carvalho is winning the standup battle so far.
Carvalho throws a wild body kick that Barcelona sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barcelona darts in and clinches Carvalho up against the ropes.
Carvalho scores a nice knee to the body.
Barcelona is breathing heavily.
Barcelona is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Carvalho gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Carvalho is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Barcelona can't fight it off and eventually Carvalho manages to take the fight to the floor. Barcelona looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Carvalho looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Carvalho content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Carvalho won't allow Barcelona to get back to his feet.
Carvalho postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barcelona is trying to keep Carvalho in close.
Barcelona wants to sweep here but Carvalho controlling him for the moment.
Carvalho is pushing down on Barcelona's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barcelona is fighting to maintain full guard but Carvalho has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barcelona tries to roll over but Carvalho keeps him under control.
Carvalho is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Carvalho wants to control from the top but Barcelona keeps moving.
Barcelona is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carvalho defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barcelona looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carvalho postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Carvalho with a nice head shot there.
Carvalho prevents Barcelona from getting back to his feet.
Barcelona wants to sweep but no luck.
Barcelona wants to hit a switch here but Carvalho passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Barcelona there!
Carvalho sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Carvalho raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barcelona takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Carvalho takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Carvalho with good strikes from the mount here!
Carvalho controlling from the full mount.
Carvalho lands with some strikes.
Carvalho dominating with strikes here.
Barcelona is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big strike lands for Carvalho! That's really hurt Barcelona and he's turned his back - Carvalho keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Carvalho jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonas Carvalho!
As Jonas Carvalho got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I want fight against Valentin Ralek. He defeat me in my first fight in MMA carrer and i want revenge.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernardo Bernardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bernardo Bernardo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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26
165 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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32
160 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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Brawler
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thomas Almeida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bernardo Bernardo!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almeida tries for a takedown but Bernardo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Almeida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bernardo closes the distance and clinches up with Almeida, looking for a takedown. Bernardo pushes Almeida against the ropes but Almeida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thomas Almeida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bernardo fails to land the takedown.
Almeida appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bernardo shoots in for a takedown but Almeida shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Almeida half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thomas Almeida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernardo Bernardo.
Almeida has a takedown stuffed.
Almeida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bernardo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bernardo with the counter takedown but Almeida avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Almeida misses with a body kick.
Almeida misses with a takedown
and Bernardo moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida is looking for a takedown.
Bernardo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Almeida is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bernardo is working for takedown but Almeida is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bernardo is looking for a takedown.
Bernardo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Almeida gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bernardo tightens his grip and picks Almeida up, before dumping him to the ground. Almeida manages to land in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bernardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Almeida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Almeida is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bernardo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Almeida dives on top into guard.
Bernardo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Almeida is one step ahead there.
Almeida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bernardo is keeping the position for now.
Bernardo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bernardo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Almeida trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Almeida wants to pass the guard but Bernardo is keeping the position.
Bernardo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeida trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bernardo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Almeida defends well.
Bernardo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Almeida manages to get himself to full guard.
Almeida looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bernardo controlling from the top position.
Almeida looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Almeida on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Almeida tries to get out of the position.
Bernardo wants to control from the top but Almeida keeps moving.
Bernardo advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo trying to control the action but Almeida is working from the bottom.
Bernardo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bernardo is trying to control the action in half guard but Almeida is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bernardo passes to side control.
Almeida can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Almeida is not content to let Bernardo control the position.
Almeida stops Bernardo from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernardo Bernardo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Almeida stuffs the takedown.
Bernardo thuds a left hand into Almeida's body.
Bernardo looks for a takedown but Almeida sprawls well.
Bernardo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Almeida avoids it really well and circles away.
Thomas Almeida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernardo Bernardo.
Bernardo has a takedown stuffed.
It appears Almeida was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernardo fails to land the takedown.
Almeida appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bernardo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Almeida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bernardo.
Bernardo is breathing heavily.
Almeida feints and as Bernardo raises his hands in defense, Almeida changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida preventing the sweep.
Bernardo keeping full guard, as Almeida tries to pass.
Bernardo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Almeida content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Almeida working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bernardo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Almeida gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bernardo trying to control the position.
Bernardo looking for a sweep. Not yet Bernardo, not yet.
Almeida knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bernardo on the ground.
Almeida landing with the ground and pound.
Almeida postures up and lands a big shot to Bernardo's brow.
Almeida content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bernardo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo wants to control from the top but Almeida keeps moving.
Almeida is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bernardo looking to pass the guard.
Bernardo trying to control but Almeida is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeida wants to stand but Bernardo is controlling the position.
Bernardo Bernardo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bernardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Almeida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Almeida wants to get back to his feet but Bernardo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bernardo advances position into side control!
Bernardo just content to control the position.
Almeida is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
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.
Bernardo is looking to advance position but Almeida won't allow it.
Almeida tries to kick Bernardo off but Bernardo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Thomas Almeida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bernardo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Almeida as he jumps to the side.
Bernardo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Almeida moves away.
Bernardo stuns Almeida with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bernardo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bernardo lands with a hook. Almeida tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Almeida fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bernardo sprawls well initially but Almeida persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Almeida slips a nice elbow through Bernardo's hands, connecting with Bernardo's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Almeida dominated that second round.
That's time! Almeida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Bernardo as Almeida shoots in.
Bernardo cracks a nice hook into Almeida's ribs.
Donk. Bernardo catches Almeida right on the button with a cross.
Some bone on bone action there as Bernardo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice uppercut lands for Bernardo. That snapped Almeida's head back.
Bernardo works Almeida's body with a nice hook.
Almeida has a takedown stuffed.
Bernardo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Bernardo.
Bernardo takes a swing at Almeida's ribcage but misses.
Almeida changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernardo tries for a takedown but Almeida sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Almeida was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bernardo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bernardo tries for a takedown but Almeida sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Almeida closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bernardo quickly recovers to half guard.
Bernardo trying to control from the bottom.
Bernardo gets back to full guard.
Almeida keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bernardo's head.
Almeida looking to pass the guard.
Bernardo trying to control the position.
Almeida landing with the ground and pound.
Almeida wants to pass the guard but Bernardo is keeping the position.
Bernardo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Almeida manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bernardo is controlling him.
Almeida looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bernardo slips nicely into half guard.
Bernardo is trying to control the action in half guard but Almeida is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bernardo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bernardo controlling the action here.
Bernardo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeida is trying to stand back up but Bernardo is controlling him
Almeida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bernardo pulls his head out easily.
Bernardo is keen to just control but Almeida is a slippery customer.
Bernardo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bernardo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Almeida does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Almeida looks like he's trying to stand up.
Almeida keeping hold of Bernardo's head, controlling as best he can.
Bernardo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Almeida won't allow Bernardo to pass to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bernardo stops Almeida from getting back to his feet.
Almeida tries to get to full guard but Bernardo has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bernardo Bernardo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bernardo 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernardo Bernardo!
Our winner, Bernardo Bernardo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santos Goncalves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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30
220 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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28
220 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Santos Goncalves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergio Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goncalves ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but Goncalves is just out of range.
Goncalves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hernandez.
Goncalves misses with a looping right.
Hernandez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hernandez looks winded!
Goncalves throws a hook but Hernandez avoids it easily.
Goncalves misses with an uppercut.
Goncalves cracks Hernandez with a big right hand and Hernandez goes down!
Hernandez is rocked!
It looks like Sergio Hernandez has been cut.
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!
Goncalves drops back looking for a leg! Hernandez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hernandez manages to kick Goncalves off! Goncalves jumps back into Hernandez's guard.
Hernandez is still in real trouble! Can Goncalves finish him?
Goncalves forces his way into half guard.
Goncalves passes to full mount!
Hernandez seems to have recovered his senses.
Goncalves is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Hernandez is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Hernandez flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Goncalves anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Hernandez and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Goncalves slips an arm under Hernandez chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Goncalves has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Goncalves is squeezing on Hernandez like an anaconda would it's prey. Hernandez fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Santos Goncalves!
A very excited looking Santos Goncalves made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauro Viale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan comes to the ring accompanied by Beast. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mauro Viale enters the ring!
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20
178 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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23
183 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauro Viale!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viale checks a low kick from Ryan.
Viale ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ryan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ryan misses with a series of wild punches.
Viale takes a swing at Ryan's ribcage but misses.
Viale swings for the body but Ryan moves out of range.
Viale lands a slapping body shot.
Viale has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ryan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ryan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A swing and a miss from Ryan.
Viale looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A left lands for Viale.
Ryan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Viale slips a jab from Ryan.
Ryan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Viale.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Viale circles away quickly and effectively.
Viale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ryan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Viale throws a nice looking combination but Ryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Viale.
Viale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Viale displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Andrew Ryan has been cut.
Ryan swings for the body but Viale moves out of range.
Ryan throws a looping overhand right but Viale ducks down to avoid it.
Ryan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Viale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Viale throws a combination that misses
and Ryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Viale chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ryan can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Viale misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ryan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ryan dodges the punch combination from Viale.
Viale misses the shot to the body.
Ryan swings widly with a right hand
and Viale connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Ryan misses.
Viale fails in his attempt to clinch.
Viale swings for the body but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan is looking for a counter combo.
Ryan lands a nice shot that snaps Viale's head back.
Ryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Viale.
Ryan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ryan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viale will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ryan scores with a nice head shot.
Viale fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Viale is looking to clinch but Ryan is avoiding it.
Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Viale wants to counter the offense by Ryan and move into the clinch position.
Ryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Viale.
Viale cracks Ryan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Viale throws a series of strikes that have Ryan backpedaling.
Ryan is rocked!
Ryan glances at the clock... BAM! Viale nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Ryan crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Ryan is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mauro Viale!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mauro Viale waved his t-shirt featuring Sparta Fightware's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Enrico Mazzarri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mega Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funkyama has chosen Bon Jovi: Bad Medicine as his entrance music. Mega Funkyama told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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157 lbs
25 - 10 - 0 |
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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
19 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Enrico Mazzarri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mega Funkyama!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funkyama tries to clinch up but Mazzarri circles away and keeps his distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Mazzarri misses the target.
Funkyama scores with a leg kick.
Mazzarri shoots in looking for a takedown but Funkyama manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mazzarri's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazzarri misses the target.
Funkyama tries to clinch but Mazzarri moves out of range.
Funkyama connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mazzarri shoots in looking for a takedown. Funkyama tries to sprawl out of it but Mazzarri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Funkyama manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Funkyama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Funkyama throws a lazy uppercut
and Mazzarri decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Funkyama's guard.
Funkyama working a defensive guard but Mazzarri passes into half guard.
Funkyama looking for submissions off his back.
Funkyama tries to roll over but Mazzarri keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzarri missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Funkyama is pressing down on Mazzarri's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Funkyama is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Mazzarri has his hands clasped together but Funkyama extends and breaks Mazzarri's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Funkyama.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mega Funkyama!
After winning the bout, Mega Funkyama 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jorn Anthriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Test Ninja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ninja has chosen Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing 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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145 lbs
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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
31 - 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
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Test Ninja!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ninja misses with a takedown
and Anthriel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ninja closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Anthriel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anthriel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Anthriel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Anthriel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Anthriel.
Anthriel manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninja doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anthriel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ninja shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anthriel counters with a three punch combo that has Ninja backing up. Ninja nods at Anthriel to acknowledge the strikes.
Jorn Anthriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Test Ninja.
Ninja shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anthriel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja tries for a takedown but Anthriel circles away easily
and Anthriel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ninja looks winded!
Ninja tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Anthriel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ninja misses with a takedown
and Anthriel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ninja with a poor takedown
and Anthriel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ninja shoots and misses
and Anthriel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ninja fails with the takedown
and Anthriel counters with a nice uppercut.
Ninja is rocked!
Ninja wants to clinch but Anthriel slips to the side
and Anthriel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ninja is still on wobbly legs! Can Anthriel finish him?
Anthriel fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Ninja to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Ninja looks to clinch but Anthriel throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Ninja taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jorn Anthriel!
Jorn Anthriel retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Jorn Anthriel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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