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KOTB 3: Campeão PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Walood Kassab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inci Yarakos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kassab comes to the cage accompanied by Merauder - Life Is Pain. Inci Yarakos struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Walood Kassab!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Inci Yarakos!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yarakos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kassab sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yarakos somewhat.
Kassab half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kassab throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Yarakos tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kassab is in Yarakos's guard.
Kassab stands up over Yarakos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Yarakos wants to stand but Kassab is controlling the position.
Kassab might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kassab postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kassab is in close to Yarakos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kassab makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kassab postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yarakos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Yarakos is trying to control the position but Kassab postures up.
Kassab throws a big elbow that misses.
Kassab postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yarakos can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kassab postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kassab with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yarakos keeping full guard, as Kassab tries to pass.
Yarakos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kassab definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yarakos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kassab is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Yarakos is looking for a triangle but Kassab pushes his legs off easily.
Yarakos looks winded!
Yarakos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kassab is controlling him.
Yarakos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kassab.
Yarakos working a defensive guard here.
Kassab scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kassab landing some decent shots from guard.
Yarakos is rocked!
Kassab drops back looking for a leg! Yarakos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yarakos manages to kick Kassab off! Kassab jumps back into Yarakos's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kassab postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yarakos is still in real trouble! Can Kassab finish him?
Kassab postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kassab lands a couple of elbows.
Kassab loads up on a big left hand. Yarakos felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Kassab looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Yarakos can't hide his disappointment, as Kassab celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walood Kassab!
Walood Kassab thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Lewsk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacare Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Lewsk looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Lewsk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jacare Romero!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lewsk. That did some damage!
Romero darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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. Romero connects with a nice short shot to Lewsk's temple.
Romero working the head and body with strikes.
Lewsk looking for submissions off his back.
Lewsk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Romero seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Romero working over Lewsk with some ground and pound. Lewsk looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lewsk has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Romero is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lewsk is not content to let Romero control the position.
Romero takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lewsk is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero is nestled in close to Lewsk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lewsk is rocked!
Romero lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Lewsk quite badly. Lewsk pulls Romero in close trying to recover. Romero postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Lewsk on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Lewsk doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacare Romero!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rene The Hulk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyrie Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rene The Hulk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kyrie Perry!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perry cracks a nice hook into The Hulk's ribs.
The Hulk throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Perry tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. The Hulk is in Perry's guard.
The Hulk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perry looking for a sweep. Not yet Perry, not yet.
The Hulk throws an elbow that misses. Perry uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in The Hulk's guard. Nice move by Perry!
Perry is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Perry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Hulk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Perry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Hulk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Hulk throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Hulk is adopting a defensive guard.
The Hulk wants to stand but Perry is controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hulk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Hulk fails with a takedown attempt.
Perry connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Hulk's hands.
Perry lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Perry scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Perry gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The Hulk working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The Hulk with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The Hulk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Perry is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The Hulk won't allow Perry to sweep him here.
The Hulk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in The Hulk's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Hulk keeping moving, preventing Perry from controlling successfully.
Perry scoring with punches to the head and body.
Perry not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Perry passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Perry tries to move to mount but The Hulk blocks the move with his legs.
The Hulk managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Perry.
The Hulk managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Perry.
Perry wants to control but The Hulk is keeping him busy.
The Hulk defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Perry thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Perry with the ground and pound from mount.
Perry misses with a head shot.
Perry wants to control the pace but The Hulk is squirming around nicely.
BOOM! Perry connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Perry lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Hulk avoids a series of strikes thrown by Perry.
Perry sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Perry unloads with some shots from mount but The Hulk bucks and avoids them well.
Perry throws some wild stikes that The Hulk manages to avoid easily.
Perry controlling from the full mount.
The Hulk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Perry punching from mount but The Hulk doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Perry takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Perry trying to control but The Hulk is having none of it.
Perry throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for The Hulk because Perry loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyrie Perry dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Perry stuffs the takedown attempt from The Hulk. The Hulk gets slowly back to his feet.
The Hulk dives in for a single leg takedown but Perry sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The Hulk drives through with a takedown into guard.
Perry pulls The Hulk in close to prevent any damage.
The Hulk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Hulk is in close to Perry's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kyrie Perry has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Hulk is looking to work some ground and pound but Perry has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Hulk is fighting to break Perry's control of his arms but Perry is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The Hulk throws a strike but Perry rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry passes into half guard.
Perry tries to pass to full mount but The Hulk defends it.
The Hulk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Perry takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The Hulk is staying active underneath Perry, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The Hulk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The Hulk is trying to stand up here but Perry is controlling him well.
Perry is stalling here. The Hulk is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Perry seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and The Hulk has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Perry tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The Hulk landing a few strikes.
The ground and pound from The Hulk seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Perry struggling a bit here.
Perry manages to work his way to half guard, despite The Hulk's best efforts.
The Hulk could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The Hulk drops an elbow to the side of Perry's head.
Perry controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The Hulk wants to work for an arm triangle but Perry is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The Hulk misses with a head shot. Perry uses the momentum to regain guard.
The Hulk looking to sit in guard and control but Perry gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry content to stall in guard here.
The Hulk wants to stand up but Perry is controlling him.
Perry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The Hulk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Perry avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rene The Hulk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Hulk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Perry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Perry lands with a hook. The Hulk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Perry scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Hulk doesn't seem bothered though.
Perry lands a right hook to the body.
Perry is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice takedown defense from Perry. No joy for The Hulk on that attempt.
Perry cracks The Hulk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The Hulk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Perry tries to avoid it but The Hulk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Perry to the ground. Perry escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Perry lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Perry cracks The Hulk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Perry stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Perry wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Perry manages to get an easy takedown there - catching The Hulk on his heels. He'll look to pass The Hulk's guard now, I'm sure.
Perry passes into half guard.
Perry missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The Hulk gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Perry controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyrie Perry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Perry rushes The Hulk and presses him up against the cage.
Perry has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The Hulk looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The Hulk goes for a takedown attempt but Perry pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Perry.
The Hulk misses with a takedown attempt
letting Perry counter with a right hand.
Perry lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Perry lands a slapping body shot.
Perry lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Hulk.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rene The Hulk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of The Hulk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The Hulk ducks right into an uppercut from Perry.
The Hulk manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Perry on his heels. He'll look to pass Perry's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Hulk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Hulk throwing strikes from guard but Perry blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hulk wants to stand and escape but instead Perry has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The Hulk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The Hulk keeping moving, preventing Perry from controlling successfully.
The Hulk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The Hulk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if The Hulk tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Perry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Perry throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Perry listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Perry scores with a jab to the body.
The Hulk tries to keep at a distance but Perry has taken the fight into the clinch.
Perry gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The Hulk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Hulk jumps guard but Perry stands there with The Hulk around his waist. The Hulk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The Hulk is looking to take this one to the mat.
The Hulk is looking to take this one to the mat.
Perry is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Perry works on The Hulk's body with a couple of short punches.
Perry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Perry looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Perry passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry looking to ground and pound but The Hulk is blocking nicely.
The Hulk is squirming around, avoiding Perry's attempts to control the action.
The Hulk suckers Perry into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! The Hulk is now in Perry's guard!
The Hulk throws a big elbow that misses.
Rene The Hulk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Hulk distracts Perry with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The Hulk is fighting to break Perry's control of his arms but Perry is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The Hulk postures up in Perry's guard and throws a big left but Perry blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Perry pulls The Hulk in close to prevent any damage.
Perry's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Perry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Hulk drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Perry manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now The Hulk has Perry in his guard.
The Hulk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyrie Perry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Perry 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyrie Perry!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Karter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dias has chosen Jorge Ben - Bebete Văobora as his entrance music. Eduardo Dias 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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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Karter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Dias!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karter's corner calls for a 1-2. Karter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Eduardo Dias has been cut.
Karter scores with a punch to the head.
Karter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dias is rocked!
Karter throws a monster overhand right that drops Dias! Karter follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Karter!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lane Herman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Ben Faur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Faur is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Remember The Name. Lane Herman has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lane Herman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jean Ben Faur !
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ben Faur works over Herman's head and body with a nice combination.
Ben Faur rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Herman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Herman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ben Faur is looking to escape.
Herman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Herman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Herman 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.
Herman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ben Faur with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Herman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ben Faur sees it coming and defends easily.
Ben Faur is looking to escape.
Herman seems to be working for a kimura but Ben Faur defends the submission attempt.
Herman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ben Faur taking some punishment here, with Herman in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herman seems to be working for a kimura but Ben Faur defends the submission attempt.
Herman throwing shots but Ben Faur is blocking nicely.
Herman is looking for a kimura here.
Herman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Herman prevents Ben Faur from standing back up.
Herman controlling the action here.
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.
Herman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Herman working the head and body with strikes.
Herman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Herman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Herman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ben Faur with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ben Faur 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.
Herman seems to be working for a kimura but Ben Faur defends the submission attempt.
Herman seems to be working for a kimura but Ben Faur defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ben Faur wants to get back to his feet.
Herman not doing much here.
Herman seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ben Faur is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lane Herman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Papas Kanamun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Papas Kanamun has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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210 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Papas Kanamun!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A thudding body kick lands there by Diaz!
Kanamun with a poor takedown
and Diaz counters by moving into the clinch.
Diaz stalling.
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kanamun fails with a takedown attempt.
Diaz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kanamun has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a solid body kick.
James Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Papas Kanamun.
Kanamun looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz sizes up Kanamun with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kanamun is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kanamun or perhaps it was just good defense by Diaz, which made it look bad.
Good leg kick by Diaz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diaz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Diaz lands with a hook. Kanamun tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kanamun with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kanamun if he has to take too many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Diaz takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diaz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The referee calls for Diaz to work.
Diaz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kanamun lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Diaz landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Diaz lands a nice knee to the body.
Diaz lands a good knee to the midsection. Kanamun won't want to take too many of those.
Diaz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kanamun's coach down at BLOODY KNUCKLES MMA ($700/ wk) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kanamun's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Diaz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Diaz scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kanamun is working to avoid the ground and pound but Diaz connects with a decent elbow.
Diaz is staying tight to Kanamun's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's four 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!
Diaz tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kanamun's legs.
Diaz is staying tight to Kanamun's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Diaz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Diaz continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Diaz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kanamun defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Kanamun tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
James Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Kanamun with a poor takedown
and Diaz moves into the clinch.
Kanamun jumps guard but Diaz stands there with Kanamun around his waist. Kanamun gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kanamun takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Papas Kanamun has been cut.
Diaz taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Diaz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Diaz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kanamun is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
James Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Papas Kanamun.
Diaz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kanamun in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Diaz lands a nice knee to the body.
Kanamun fails to pull guard.
Kanamun is looking for a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Diaz.
Diaz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz closes the distance and pushes Kanamun back into the cage.
Diaz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz lands a knee to the head.
Diaz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Diaz tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kanamun's legs.
Diaz decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kanamun to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanamun takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That kick from Diaz tenderised Kanamun's leg. Kanamun is trying to keep his angry face on.
A solid body kick from Diaz.
Papas Kanamun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Diaz.
Diaz lands a front kick.
Diaz clinches up against the cage.
Diaz connects with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Diaz as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kanamun backwards.
James Diaz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kanamun takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Diaz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Diaz.
Diaz stalling.
Diaz working Kanamun over with knees to the body.
Diaz breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Diaz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Papas Kanamun's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Diaz pushes Kanamun up against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Diaz obliges.
Diaz gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kanamun is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kanamun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Kanamun is defending well.
Kanamun trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up.
Kanamun tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Diaz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Diaz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kanamun on the ground.
James Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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.
Diaz is thwarting Kanamun's attempts to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Diaz trying to control the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Diaz. Kanamun shrugs it off though.
Kanamun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Diaz forces Kanamun back against the cage and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diaz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanamun takes a knee to the side of the body.
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Kanamun shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diaz defends it nicely.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kanamun can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with the combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diaz. That's going to slow Kanamun down.
James Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kanamun has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a big head kick but Kanamun shrugs it off.
Papas Kanamun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diaz connects with a body shot that sends Kanamun's belly button to the back.
Kanamun on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diaz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:25
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Diaz!
James Diaz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sandu Lungu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alo Jimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lungu kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is You Ain't Stoppin Me. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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280 lbs
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248 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sandu Lungu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alo Jimenez!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jimenez throws out a powerful jab.
Jimenez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jimenez lands a nice shot to the body.
Jimenez misses with a straight right.
Lungu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jimenez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lungu manages to avoid it.
Jimenez misses with a wild combination.
Lungu throws a head kick but Jimenez moves out of range.
Lungu dips to his left and cracks Jimenez with an uppercut!
Jimenez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jimenez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lungu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jimenez doesn't seem bothered though.
Lungu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Jimenez misses with an uppercut. Lungu saw that one coming.
Lungu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lungu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lungu scoring well with a low kick there.
Lungu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jimenez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lungu scrambles back to his feet.
A big right from Jimenez misses.
Lungu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lungu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Lungu cracks Jimenez with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Alo Jimenez has been cut.
Jimenez misses with a two punch combination.
Jimenez throws a lazy right hand but Lungu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lungu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jimenez looks to throw the jab but Lungu is out of range.
Lungu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Donk. Lungu catches Jimenez right on the button with a cross.
Lungu takes a swing at Jimenez's ribcage but misses.
Lungu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Jimenez.
Alo Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lungu.
Jimenez jabs Lungu right on the nose. Lungu blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lungu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jimenez throws a sloppy body shot
and Lungu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Jimenez misses.
A big left from Jimenez misses.
Jimenez throws a big shot that misses.
A solid body kick from Lungu.
Lungu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jimenez's head backwards.
That has opened up Alo Jimenez's cut even more.
Jimenez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lungu thows a body kick. Jimenez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jimenez looks winded!
That kick from Lungu tenderised Jimenez's leg. Jimenez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lungu connects with a body shot that sends Jimenez's belly button to the back.
Jimenez misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lungu works Jimenez's body with a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Lungu.
Nice body kick from Lungu.
Jimenez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lungu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lungu lands a jab to the nose.
The cut above Alo Jimenez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lungu lands with a shot to the body.
Jimenez misses with a double jab
and Lungu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lungu lands with a nice body punch.
Lungu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lungu works Jimenez's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Lungu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lungu.
Lungu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jimenez.
Lungu sends Jimenez crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lungu is motioning to the referee to let Jimenez up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Jimenez is rocked!
Jimenez is aggressively charging in as Lungu backs up avoiding any damage. Lungu tosses out a jab and Jimenez runs right into it face first! Jimenez is out cold! Lungu dropped down on all fours and is barking in Jimenez's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sandu Lungu!
A very excited looking Sandu Lungu 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiagus Davaru Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Zimbardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Davaru Silva might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Body Head Bangerz feat. Lil' Boosie & Young Bleed - I Smoke, I Drank. Bruce Zimbardo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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240 lbs
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283 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thiagus Davaru Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruce Zimbardo!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zimbardo scores with a head kick.
Bruce Zimbardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davaru Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Zimbardo, looking for a takedown. Davaru Silva pushes Zimbardo against the cage but Zimbardo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Davaru Silva closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zimbardo did well to prevent Davaru Silva getting side control.
Davaru Silva works his way into side control.
Zimbardo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Davaru Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Davaru Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zimbardo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zimbardo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Davaru Silva has hold of Zimbardo's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Zimbardo seems comfortable defending it but Davaru Silva has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Zimbardo is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Zimbardo is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Davaru Silva couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thiagus Davaru Silva!
Thiagus Davaru Silva is the new super heavyweight champion!
Thiagus Davaru Silva decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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