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CCR 14 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Humble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simon Humble will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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258 lbs
10 - 13 - 0 |
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245 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Simon Humble!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Humble fails to land with a series of punches.
Humble lands with a cross.
It looks like James Burns has been cut.
Burns lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Simon Humble has been cut.
Burns has a takedown stuffed.
Humble wants to counter with a clinch but Burns pushes him away.
Burns is looking to clinch.
Humble wants to counter the offense by Burns and move into the clinch position.
Humble rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burns moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Humble throws a series of punches but Burns avoids them all with ease.
Burns wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
James Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Humble throws a right hand that Burns ducks under and follows up with a left that Burns also avoids with ease.
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns. Humble does a little dance to reset his feet.
Humble moves out of range as Burns strikes.
Humble lands a big right hand that sends Burns crashing to the mat! Humble stays standing though and waves Burns back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Humble scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Humble tries to counter with a clinch but Burns shakes him off and moves away.
Burns shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Humble but Humble pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Burns sets himself, and Humble steps forward looking for the clinch! Burns avoids it this time.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Humble as he jumps to the side.
Burns clinches.
A shot in the inside from Burns.
A frustrated look appears on Humble's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Burns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Humble throws a nice looking combination but Burns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burns was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Humble fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Humble misses with a series of wild punches.
Burns misses with a double jab.
Burns takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Burns fails to land with a series of punches.
Burns is breathing heavily.
Humble staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burns tries to bum rush Humble with a series of wild strikes but Humble uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Humble steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Burns.
Burns on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
James Burns's cut is getting worse.
Humble drops Burns with a beautiful combination! Burns stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Humble is looking for the KO!
James Burns's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Humble connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jeez, James Burns's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Humble paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Humble wants to counter with a clinch but Burns pushes him away.
Humble throws a nice looking combination but Burns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burns fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burns lands a head shot.
Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Humble's shoulder, as Humble tries to avoid the shot.
Humble tries to keep at a distance but Burns has taken the fight into the clinch.
Burns jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Humble walks away with a smile on his face. Burns gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Burns misses with a shot to the body
and Humble holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Humble is trying to break the clinch but Burns is controlling him.
Humble blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Our sources have told us that Burns has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Humble wants to get back to striking at distance but Burns won't allow it.
Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch but Humble swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burns dodges the punch combination from Humble.
Humble keeps the fight on the outside.
Burns clinches.
Burns working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burns misses with some punches.
Humble prevents a body shot from Burns.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Humble dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Humble falls off balance throwing a combination
and Burns counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Humble keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Burns is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Humble manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Burns keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Burns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burns clinches up with Humble and pushes him back against the cage.
Burns tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Humble just stands there and leans against the cage.
Burns breaks the clinch.
Humble misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Humble momentarily.
Burns rushes Humble and presses him up against the cage.
Humble is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Humble tries to break free but Burns pushes him back against the cage.
Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
Burns tries to pull guard but Humble forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Burns throws a head punch that misses.
Burns is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Humble to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns stalling the fight.
Burns is trying to pull guard but Humble has him pressed against the cage.
Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns.
Burns breaks from the clinch.
Burns tries to clinch but Humble moves out of range.
Humble misses with a few strikes there.
Humble throws a right hand that Burns ducks under and follows up with a left that Burns also avoids with ease.
Humble swinging wildly here.
It looked like Burns wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good exchange - Burns coming out on top.
Humble throws a series of punches but Burns moves out of range.
Burns swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Humble.
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!
Humble misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns moves into the clinch.
Humble is trying to break the clinch but Burns is controlling him.
Burns lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Humble is breathing heavily.
Burns throws a head punch that misses.
Burns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burns tries to pull guard but Humble holds him up against the cage and eventually Burns drops back down to his feet.
Burns has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Humble avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Humble blocking some punches.
James Burns has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Burns throws a head punch that misses.
Burns stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burns misses with a takedown attempt - Humble sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Burns shoots in looking for a takedown but Humble manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Burns's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Humble tries to counter by closing the distance.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Humble is just out of range.
Humble is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Humble swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burns fails with an attempt to clinch.
Humble has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Humble walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Humble tries to keep at a distance but Burns has taken the fight into the clinch.
Burns throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Burns dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Burns shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Humble but Humble pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Humble steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Burns.
Simon Humble is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Humble lands a left and a right that send Burns crashing to the mat, dazed. Humble thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Burns tries to clinch up.
Humble wants to counter the offense by Burns and move into the clinch position.
Burns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Humble.
Humble on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Burns looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Humble is fending him off so far but Burns persists. Nope, Humble circles away and we're back to standing.
Burns doesn't manage to clinch there - Humble circles away.
Humble steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Burns.
A combination from Humble does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns misses with a takedown attempt - Humble sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Humble throws a nice looking combination but Burns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Burns wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Humble lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burns circles away quickly and effectively.
Simon Humble seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Humble will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burns attempts a counter takedown but Humble avoids it well and moves away.
Humble throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burns wants to clinch.
Humble steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Burns.
Burns darts in looking for a takedown but Humble gets double underhooks and turns Burns into the cage.
Burns fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Humble, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns misses with a body punch.
Humble working hard to break the clinch.
Burns prevents Humble from breaking the clinch.
Humble takes an elbow to the forehead.
Burns has Humble pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Burns pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Humble tumbling to the mat - Burns dives into Humble's guard.
Humble utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burns is looking to work some ground and pound but Humble has wrist control.
Burns in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Humble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Humble really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Burns. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Burns trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burns gets to his feet. Humble looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Burns shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Humble defends it nicely.
Humble misses with a double jab.
Humble misses with a double jab.
Burns closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Humble to the mat! Humble manages to get full guard.
Humble is looking to stand up but Burns isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Humble keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Burns cracks Humble with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns is looking to work some ground and pound but Humble has wrist control.
Burns missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burns postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burns missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burns wants to control from the top but Humble keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Humble comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Humble has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Humble!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Emielio RioGrande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Singer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). RioGrande comes to the cage accompanied by house. Robert Singer is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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200 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emielio RioGrande!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Singer!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
RioGrande is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
RioGrande trying to control but Singer is working from the bottom.
Singer is pulling down on RioGrande's head. It's preventing any offense from RioGrande, at least for the moment.
RioGrande passes into half guard.
Singer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. RioGrande is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Singer actively working from the bottom here.
RioGrande is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singer tries to roll over but RioGrande keeps him under control.
Singer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but RioGrande pulls his head out easily.
RioGrande wants to control but Singer is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing good reports from RioGrande's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Singer wants to get back to full guard.
Singer gets full guard.
Singer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
RioGrande looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Singer keeping moving, preventing RioGrande from controlling successfully.
That's two 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.
RioGrande throwing strikes from guard but Singer blocks nicely.
RioGrande trying to control the position from guard on top but Singer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Singer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and RioGrande defends well.
Singer looking for a guillotine here but RioGrande defends easily.
Singer trying to keep a closed guard but RioGrande is proving a slippery customer.
Singer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Singer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. RioGrande gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Singer looking for a sweep. Not yet Singer, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singer working a defensive guard here.
Singer is looking for a triangle but RioGrande pushes his legs off easily.
Our spies down at at Soul Supremacy Rio inform us that Singer has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Singer keeping moving, preventing RioGrande from controlling successfully.
Singer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
RioGrande will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Singer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Singer keeping moving, preventing RioGrande from controlling successfully.
RioGrande missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
RioGrande trying to control but Singer is working from the bottom.
Singer 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.
Singer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
RioGrande wants to control from the top but Singer keeps moving.
Singer is looking for a triangle but RioGrande pushes his legs off easily.
Singer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Singer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
RioGrande passes Singer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
RioGrande wants to lay and pray for a moment but Singer keeps working.
Singer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of RioGrande's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take RioGrande's back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Singer is looking to control RioGrande but RioGrande is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Singer thows a strike but RioGrande uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by RioGrande as he ends up in Singer 's guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Emielio RioGrande will probably get the nod.
That's time! RioGrande's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
RioGrande closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Singer quickly recovers to half guard.
RioGrande thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
RioGrande frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Singer is working to get back to half guard.
RioGrande trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Singer has given up his back here. Will RioGrande look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Singer trying to control the action but RioGrande just sinks the hooks in.
RioGrande trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singer trying to control the hands but RioGrande breaks the grip.
RioGrande is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Singer is defending well though. RioGrande let's go of the attempt for now.
Singer trying to control the hands but RioGrande breaks the grip.
Emielio RioGrande overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singer manages to reverse the position and now he's in RioGrande's guard. Nice work there by Singer.
Singer trying to control the position from guard on top but RioGrande is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Singer throws an elbow that misses. RioGrande uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Singer's guard. Nice move by RioGrande!
RioGrande won't allow Singer to sweep him here.
Singer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Singer has his foot on RioGrande's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. RioGrande works his way back into a safe position though.
Singer has his foot on RioGrande's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. RioGrande works his way back into a safe position though.
RioGrande got a little sloppy there for a moment and Singer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, RioGrande has managed to get both his arms back between Singer's legs - danger averted.
RioGrande seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singer is looking for a triangle but RioGrande pushes his legs off easily.
RioGrande trying to control but Singer is working from the bottom.
Singer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. RioGrande is aware though and is defending well.
RioGrande sitting in guard here, content to control.
RioGrande works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Singer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
RioGrande really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Singer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. RioGrande is working away from the top position though.
Singer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
RioGrande landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
RioGrande wants to take a breather but Singer is having none of it.
Singer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
RioGrande is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Singer!
Singer is squirming around, avoiding RioGrande's attempts to control the action.
Singer tries to reverse the position but RioGrande maintains control.
Singer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Singer is squirming around, avoiding RioGrande's attempts to control the action.
RioGrande goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Singer turns into him and now he's in RioGrande's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Singer trying to control the position from guard on top but RioGrande is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
RioGrande has his foot on Singer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Singer works his way back into a safe position though.
Singer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Singer wants to pass the guard but RioGrande is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emielio RioGrande dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nice uppercut lands for Singer. That snapped RioGrande's head back.
Singer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
RioGrande shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Singer but Singer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
RioGrande shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Singer counters with a thumping low kick.
Singer lands a nice leg kick that just misses RioGrande's sensitive parts.
Singer connects with a body shot.
RioGrande shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Singer counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emielio RioGrande. 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.
RioGrande shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Singer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Singer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Singer can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singer is looking to regain half guard here but RioGrande keeps moving and retains side control.
RioGrande is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Singer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
RioGrande wants to control but Singer is keeping him busy.
Singer is looking for a sweep.
Singer struggling a bit here.
Singer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Singer tries to get to full guard but RioGrande has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Singer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
RioGrande looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
RioGrande is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Singer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time RioGrande.
Singer looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singer is looking to control RioGrande's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Singer avoid being mounted?
RioGrande is trying to work for a kimura but Singer is defending well.
RioGrande seems to be looking for submissions.
Singer is not content to let RioGrande control the position.
Singer actively working from the bottom here.
Singer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Singer trying to control but RioGrande postures up.
Singer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control RioGrande haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
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.
Singer controlling the position well.
Singer is looking to control RioGrande's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Singer avoid being mounted?
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
RioGrande prevents Singer from improving his position.
Singer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
RioGrande is trying to work for a kimura but Singer is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Singer is defending against the submission attempts here by RioGrande.
Robert Singer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emielio RioGrande is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
RioGrande trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robert Singer.
I think RioGrande has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emielio RioGrande!
Emielio RioGrande decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asano Kana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is My Way - Limpbizkit. Asano Kana looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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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, Rafael Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Asano Kana!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Kana.
Cruz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cruz blocks a head kick by Kana.
Kana throws a lazy body kick
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kana takes the fight into the clinch.
Cruz looking for a takedown.
Cruz is trying to drag Kana to the mat but Kana just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cruz jumps guard but Kana stands there with Cruz around his waist. Cruz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kana told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kana throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kana looks winded!
Cruz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kana uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz looking for a triangle here. Kana is fighting it but it looks tight! Cruz pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kana is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rafael Cruz!
Rafael Cruz looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Thank you Brazille! Thank you Jew Jizzsu! Anyone who want MMA Jew Jizzsu, bring it! I ready to fight again!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Gauchoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronaldo Gauchoo!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva digs a good body shot into Gauchoo's ribs.
Gauchoo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gauchoo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silva manages to break the clinch.
Silva swinging wildly here.
Silva lands with a right hand.
Gauchoo throws a lazy head kick
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Silva lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gauchoo backs up against the cage.
Gauchoo lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva blocks a head kick by Gauchoo.
Gauchoo shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gauchoo is rocked!
It looks like Ronaldo Gauchoo has been cut.
Silva drops Gauchoo with a naaaaasty hook - Gauchoo is in real trouble here! Silva dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Silva!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Varner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Silva Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva Jr has chosen 2pac- Another Motherfucker Drops as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jamie Varner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Varner shoots and misses
and Silva Jr counters with a two punch combo.
Varner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva Jr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Silva Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Varner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Varner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Varner shoots in looking for a takedown but Silva Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Varner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Silva Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Varner counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Silva Jr!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Varner creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Silva Jr looks to move to half guard but instead Varner has passed into mount! Damn!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Varner unloading with bombs!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Varner 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.
Varner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Varner is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Varner with the ground and pound from mount.
Varner controlling his opponent.
Varner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Varner's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Silva Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varner working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Varner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silva Jr takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Varner raining down shots from the mount!
Varner working Silva Jr over with strikes here.
Silva Jr tries to reverse the position but Varner maintains control.
Varner controlling from mount.
Varner postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Silva Jr looks a forlorn figure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varner controlling the pace for now.
Varner connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Silva Jr is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Varner controlling the position easily from mount.
Varner raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Varner dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Varner feints and as Silva Jr raises his hands in defense, Varner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Varner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Varner is aware though and is defending well.
Silva Jr is breathing heavily.
Varner scoring with punches to the head and body.
Varner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Varner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Silva Jr has his hands on Varner's head, controlling the position.
Varner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Varner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Varner backs off Silva Jr throws a huge counter combo but Varner manages to avoid it all.
Varner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Silva Jr did well to prevent Varner getting side control.
Silva Jr is trying to escape back to his feet but Varner uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Varner taking a breather here.
Varner landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva Jr tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Varner presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Varner controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Varner working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Varner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Varner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva Jr can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Varner landing punches.
Varner controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Varner dominated that second round.
That's time! Varner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Varner throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Silva Jr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Varner is in Silva Jr's guard.
Varner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varner lands a couple of elbows.
Varner is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Further stalling from Varner.
Silva Jr wants to get back to his feet but Varner is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Silva Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Silva Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Varner counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Silva Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva Jr is trying to keep Varner in close.
Varner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Varner is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Silva Jr looking for a guillotine here but Varner defends easily.
Varner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Varner goes for a double leg but Silva Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silva Jr continues to drive forward.
Lucas Silva Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Varner fails with a takedown attempt.
Varner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Silva Jr is looking to get back to his feet here but Varner is keeping cool and he's managed to take Silva Jr's back.
Silva Jr is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Varner off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varner keeps control of the position easily here as Silva Jr tries to buck him off.
Lucas Silva Jr 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!
You can see the frustration on Silva Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Varner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Varner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Varner!
During a confident post fight interview, Jamie Varner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Motta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Mouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mouse has chosen Mickey Mouse clubhouse as his entrance music. Mickey Mouse has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
220 lbs
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215 lbs
10 - 6 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leonardo Motta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mickey Mouse!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Motta scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Mickey Mouse has been cut.
Mouse loads up on a big right hand but Motta slips the punch.
Mouse feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Motta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mouse.
Motta has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mouse has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Motta is trying to control the position but Mouse postures up.
Mouse wants to control from the top but Motta keeps moving.
Mouse throws an elbow that misses. Motta uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mouse's guard. Nice move by Motta!
Motta knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mouse on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mouse wants to sweep but no luck.
Mouse is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mouse manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Motta manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Motta is trying to keep Mouse in close.
Mouse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Motta tries to strike from the bottom.
Mouse working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mouse keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Motta's head.
Mouse trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Motta working for a triangle but Mouse defends it easily.
Motta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mouse postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mouse keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Motta's head.
Mouse avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mouse slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mouse throwing shots but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Motta's face as Mouse controls the position.
Motta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mouse cracks Motta with a big right hand but Motta just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Motta taking a bit of punishment here - Mouse scoring with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Motta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mouse throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mouse is putting a hurting on Motta here, landing some big shots from side control.
Motta wants to get back to his feet but Mouse drags him back down.
Mouse is chipping away with strikes.
Mouse misses with the ground and pound.
Motta is not content to let Mouse control the position.
Mouse lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Motta down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Motta tries to buck Mouse off but Mouse is having none of it.
Mouse working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Mouse's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Motta is trying to get back to half guard.
Motta defending against the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Mouse.
Mouse working the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mouse moves into full mount!
Motta really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Mouse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mickey Mouse's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Motta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mouse was well out of range. Poor timing from Motta.
Mouse gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A punch combination from Motta misses.
Mouse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Motta.
Mouse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Motta was well out of range. Poor timing from Mouse.
Motta is looking to clinch.
Motta seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mouse moves out of range of the strikes.
Motta misses with a two punch combination.
Motta slips a jab and a cross from Mouse.
Mouse throws a looping overhand right but Motta ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Mouse misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mouse closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Motta did well to prevent Mouse getting side control.
Mouse 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mouse lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mouse is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouse winds up and cracks Motta with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mouse not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mouse throwing shots but Motta is blocking nicely.
Mouse controlling the pace.
Mouse missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Motta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Motta is trying to stand up here but Mouse is controlling him well.
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. Mouse connects with a nice short shot to Motta's temple.
Motta on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Motta tries to get out of the position.
Motta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mouse.
Mouse looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mouse passes to side control.
Mouse tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Motta parries the strikes from Mouse easily there. Mouse is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Motta to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mouse taking a breather here.
Motta is trying to get back to half guard.
Mouse in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Motta throws the left hand but Mouse avoids the punch easily.
Motta gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Motta tries to strike from the bottom.
Mouse has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Motta wants to sweep here but Mouse controlling him for the moment.
Mouse connects with a couple of short punches.
Motta is trying to control the position but Mouse postures up.
Mouse postures up in Motta's guard and throws a big left but Motta blocks it.
Motta wants to stand up but Mouse is controlling him.
Mouse postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mouse content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Motta looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mouse has picked Motta up and slammed him! Motta can't keep hold of the triangle and Mouse manages to pass to side control!
Mouse takes a little break here. Motta wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Check out the look on Mouse's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Motta takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Motta takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mouse wants to control but Motta is keeping him busy.
Motta on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Mouse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mickey Mouse's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Motta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mouse paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mouse.
A right-left combo lands from Motta.
Mouse goes for a double leg but Motta avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Motta continues to drive forward.
Motta clinches with his opponent.
Mouse misses with some punches.
Motta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Mouse misses.
Motta scores with a decent looking hook.
Mouse avoids a punch combination nicely.
Motta throws the left hand but Mouse avoids the punch easily.
Mouse takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Motta looks to score with a jab to the body but Mouse is just out of range.
Motta closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mouse darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Mouse scores with a four punch combination!
Motta is rocked!
Mouse shoots in for a takedown but Motta shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mouse.
Leonardo Motta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Mouse.
Motta takes a swing at Mouse's ribcage but misses.
Motta lands a lovely overhand right.
Motta scores with a hook to the body. Mouse takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab lands there for Motta.
Motta rushes Mouse and presses him up against the cage.
Mouse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mouse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mouse is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Motta is defending well.
A short right from Motta on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Motta on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mouse.
Mouse can't get the takedown.
Mouse takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mouse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leonardo Motta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Motta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mouse is trying to drag Motta to the mat but Motta just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Motta.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mouse.
Mouse is working for takedown but Motta is calmly controlling the position for now.
Motta manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Motta fails to land.
Mouse tries to score a body lock takedown but Motta shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Motta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mouses head.
Mouse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Motta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Motta lands a right hand.
Motta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Motta - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Motta.
Motta gets through Mouse's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Motta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Motta dips a shoulder and cracks Mouse with a mighty uppercut! Mouse falls back against the cage and Motta unloads with a barrage of strikes! Mouse is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Motta screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonardo Motta!
In defeat, Mickey Mouse stepped up to the mic, saying 'Mickey loves you all!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Tye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddie Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Ludacris - Move bitch get out the way as his entrance music. James Tye had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 147.9lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. James Tye has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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154 lbs
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19
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good in bed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Tye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Freddie Silva!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tye throws a big counter combination but Silva scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tye drives through and clinches with Silva against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tye.
Tye manages to break the clinch.
Silva scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tye shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Freddie Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Silva.
Tye avoids the head kick by Silva.
Tye appears to be looking for a big counter.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tye breaks the clinch.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tye tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tye.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tye.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Tye. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tye is breathing heavily.
Silva throws a series of punches but Tye moves out of range.
Tye fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tye or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva, which made it look bad.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tye tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Freddie Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Silva duly obliges.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Tye on that attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tye or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva, which made it look bad.
Silva is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Silva pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tye back to the cage. Silva follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Silva throws a right and a left that Tye avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tye appears to be looking for a big counter.
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!
Tye misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tye is looking for a counter combo.
Silva scores with a one two! Tye had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tye closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Tye keeps him there for the moment.
Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tye breaks the clinch.
Tye shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Tye's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva is working the combinations to good effect here.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tye moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tye is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tye has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tye.
Silva taking a breather.
Tye lands a body shot.
Tye breaks from the clinch.
Silva throws a series of punches but Tye avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tye closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.
Tye breaks from the clinch.
Tye closes the distance and clinches.
Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
Tye blocks an elbow strike.
Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tye digs a right hand into Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva's gas tank.
Tye breaks from the clinch.
We've been informed that Silva has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tye closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddie Silva dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Tye bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tye dodges the punch combination from Silva.
No luck for Tye with that takedown attempt.
Tye has been working on his balance at Canadian Dragon MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Silva.
Tye fails to land the takedown.
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tye circles away quickly and effectively.
Tye closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Tye pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Tye. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tye shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Tye's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tye is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Silva.
Silva throws a series of punches but Tye avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throws a series of punches but Tye avoids them all with ease.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Tye bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tye tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tye moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tye misses with a double jab.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tye looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tye tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Silva lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tye backs up against the cage.
Silva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tye bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tye stands up and we're back to a striking position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tye moves into the clinch.
Silva is pressed up against the cage. Tye has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silva down to the mat. Silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Silva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Silva feints a jab promting Tye to slip. Silva then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tye slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tye rushes Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tye escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James Tye is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tye clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Tye.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tye drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva tries a body shot but Tye blocks it.
Tye is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tye drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tye escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva throws a combination. Tye tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tye dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Tye closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.
Tye escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tye looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Silva lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tye tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Tye looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Tye backs off Silva throws a huge counter combo but Tye manages to avoid it all.
Tye tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tye really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Silva misses with the combination.
Tye moves into the clinch.
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!
Tye goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva prevents it.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Tye has him pressed against the cage.
Silva is trying to force a seperation but Tye has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddie Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Tye forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Tye manages to break the clinch.
Tye fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Tye prevents Silva from breaking the clinch.
Tye manages to break the clinch.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tye dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Tye gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tye is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tye is trying to drag Silva to the mat but Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tye prevents Silva from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to break free but Tye pushes him back against the cage.
Tye misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tye has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Tye. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Silva manages to break the clinch.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tye.
Silva throws a one two combo.
Tye tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tye.
As Tye backs off Silva throws a huge counter combo but Tye manages to avoid it all.
Freddie Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Tye on that attempt.
Silva throws a one two combo.
Silva tries to bum rush Tye with a series of wild strikes but Tye uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva throws a combination. Tye tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tye has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
Tye is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tye is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva breaks the clinch.
Tye goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Tye misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva throws a series of punches but Tye avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tye shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tye counters with a nice leg kick.
Tye fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Tye tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Tye pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tye avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tye is looking to counter punch.
Tye is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tye has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tye breaks from the clinch.
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!
Silva lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tye backs up against the cage.
Tye moves into range and clinches up with Silva.
Tye is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tye tries to score a body lock takedown but Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tye tries for a takedown but Silva manages to get underhooks.
Tye tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tye is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Silva is defending well.
Tye escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James Tye has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Silva.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freddie Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silva winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddie Silva!
A very excited looking Freddie Silva 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between George Kalai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Fredo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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25
155 lbs
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20
155 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George Kalai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Fredo!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fredo swinging wildly here.
Kalai is looking to counter punch.
Kalai misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Fredo.
Fredo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kalai counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kalai advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, Kalai seems content to control.
Fredo is trying to maintain the position but Kalai is very close to passing his half guard.
Kalai controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fredo trying to control from the bottom.
Kalai content to control rather than advance.
That's two 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.
Kalai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalai moves into full mount! Fredo won't be happy about that!
Kalai controlling his opponent.
Kalai wants to control the pace but Fredo is squirming around nicely.
The referee warns Fredo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fredo is looking to escape.
Kalai lands a big shot there that rocks Fredo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kalai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fredo is trying to escape the mount.
Kalai connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredo taking shots to the head.
Kalai scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fredo is desperately trying to improve his position but Kalai has a good base and remains in mount.
The referee warns Fredo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fredo working to try and regain half guard.
Kalai trying to control but Fredo is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fredo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Kalai dominated that round.
That's time! Kalai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fredo.
Kalai moves in looking to clinch but Fredo pushes him off.
Kalai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fredo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fredo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kalai counters with a series of strikes. Fredo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fredo moves out of range of the body kick from Kalai.
A low kick from Kalai is predictable there
letting Fredo counter with a right hand.
Fredo throws a sloppy body shot
and Kalai moves into the clinch.
Fredo breaks from the clinch.
George Kalai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fredo looks to land a combination but Kalai avoids it well.
Kalai shoots for a takedown but Fredo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fredo misses with a hook.
Kalai drops his hands momentarily and Fredo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kalai clinches up against the cage.
Fredo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kalai missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalai turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fredo throws Kalai to one side and escapes!
Fredo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kalai tries to bum rush Fredo with a series of wild strikes but Fredo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fredo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kalai backs up against the cage.
Kalai is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fredo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oh Kalai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fredo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kalai.
Kalai slips a jab and a cross from Fredo.
Kalai moves away from the strike by Fredo.
Fredo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kalai seems to have got his legs back now.
Fredo is breathing heavily.
Kalai shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fredo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kalai is standing up over Fredo. Fredo looks to escape but Kalai dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalai tries to stand but Fredo is controlling his head.
Kalai 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.
Kalai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kalai throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Fredo parries the strikes from Kalai easily there. Kalai is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fredo to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalai wants to stand but Fredo is controlling his arm.
Kalai lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We've been informed that Fredo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kalai tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Kalai is trying to get an arm triangle but Fredo is defending well.
Kalai trying to control the action but Fredo is working from the bottom.
Fredo is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four 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.
Kalai is looking to take a break and control but Fredo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fredo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kalai. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kalai slows the pace down.
Fredo is trying to control Kalai's posture but Kalai avoids it.
Kalai wants to control but Fredo is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jose Fredo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kalai has managed to clinch.
Kalai misses with a punch on the inside.
Kalai successfully pulls guard.
Kalai keeping moving, preventing Fredo from controlling successfully.
Kalai pulls Fredo in to control the position.
Kalai looking for a sweep. Not yet Kalai, not yet.
Fredo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalai wants to stand up but Fredo is controlling him.
Fredo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kalai is trying to control the position but Fredo postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kalai throws a right and a left that Fredo avoids nicely.
Kalai slips under a jab from Fredo.
Jose Fredo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fredo throws the left hand but Kalai avoids the punch easily.
Kalai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kalai tries to land a body kick
and Fredo counters with a stiff right hand.
Fredo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kalai takes the fight into the clinch.
Kalai has Fredo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fredo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredo tries to pull guard but Kalai holds him up against the cage and eventually Fredo drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalai.
Fredo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fredo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fredo misses with a few strikes there.
Kalai throws a nice looking combination but Fredo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fredo unleashes a big counter combination but Kalai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kalai wants to clinch up but Fredo keeps it at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Fredo. Those never looked like landing.
Kalai changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fredo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalai takes the fight into the clinch.
Fredo trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kalai shoots in and drives through. Fredo sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Kalai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalai has his takedown stuffed
and Fredo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kalai shoots in for a takedown but Fredo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fredo throws a counter combo.
Fredo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fredo misses with a hook.
Fredo keeps the fight on the outside.
Fredo lands a left and a right that send Kalai crashing to the mat, dazed. Fredo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fredo throws a series of punches but Kalai moves out of range.
Kalai goes for a double leg but Fredo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fredo continues to drive forward.
Fredo scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalai finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Fredo's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Kalai falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Fredo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Meridius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randolph Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximus Meridius has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Basic striking
Good chin |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maximus Meridius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Randolph Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gracie cracks Meridius with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Meridius looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gracie finish him?
Meridius is rocked!
It looks like Maximus Meridius has been cut.
Meridius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Meridius counters by moving into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meridius has Gracie pressed against the cage, preventing Gracie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meridius gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Meridius is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Gracie trying to control but Meridius postures up.
Meridius landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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. Meridius connects with a nice short shot to Gracie's temple.
Meridius is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie trying to hold on to Meridius's head to control him but Meridius postures up.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Meridius is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Meridius lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Meridius scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Meridius looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gracie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Meridius lands strikes from half guard.
Meridius lands with a punch from half guard.
Gracie has hold of Meridius's hands but Meridius slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Meridius lands a nice short elbow.
Gracie felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Meridius wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Meridius scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meridius scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Meridius is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Meridius lands strikes from half guard.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie is looking to control Meridius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Meridius wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Meridius's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meridius lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Meridius scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Meridius lands a nice short elbow.
Meridius content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Meridius scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Meridius winds up and cracks Gracie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Meridius.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Meridius has control of the leg.
Gracie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Meridius scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meridius drops an elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Meridius looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Meridius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Meridius seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gracie is rocked!
Meridius lands strikes from half guard.
Gracie is still in real trouble! Can Meridius finish him?
Gracie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Meridius looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Meridius seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Meridius there.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Meridius takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Meridius scores with a big shot! Gracie's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Gracie! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximus Meridius!
Post fight, an emotional Maximus Meridius said 'Are you entertained? Are you not entertained?!?!?'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diederik Boschman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Steamboat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boschman comes to the cage accompanied by Que - OG Bobby Johnson. Steamboat has chosen Lorde - Tennis Court as his entrance music. Ricky Steamboat has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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212 lbs
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diederik Boschman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricky Steamboat!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boschman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boschman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boschman lands with a light punch inside.
Boschman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Steamboat's defenses.
Boschman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steamboat successfully pulls guard.
Steamboat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boschman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Steamboat's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steamboat is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steamboat working for a triangle but Boschman defends it easily.
Boschman gets to his feet - Steamboat follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boschman clinches up against the cage.
Boschman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boschman misses with some punches.
Steamboat wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boschman has him pressed against the cage.
Steamboat wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boschman gets through Steamboat's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steamboat prevents a body shot from Boschman.
A short left from Boschman.
Boschman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Steamboat blocking some punches.
Steamboat tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boschman just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boschman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boschman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steamboat has picked Boschman up - he's going for a ride! Steamboat dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boschman is trying to stand.
Steamboat not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Steamboat throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Boschman to regain full guard.
Boschman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boschman tries to get out of the position.
Boschman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steamboat.
Steamboat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Steamboat postures up and lands a big shot to Boschman's brow.
Steamboat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boschman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Steamboat is controlling him.
Steamboat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boschman is keeping the position for now.
Boschman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steamboat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boschman is looking to stand up but Steamboat isn't so interested in that idea.
Steamboat landing with the ground and pound.
Steamboat stands and throws Boschman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steamboat prevents Boschman from escaping the position.
Boschman defending against the ground and pound.
Boschman wants to get back to his feet.
Steamboat is working Boschman over with some ground and pound from side control.
Steamboat scoring with punches and elbows.
Steamboat working the body and head with strikes.
Steamboat works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Steamboat cracks Boschman with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Steamboat immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Boschman is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Steamboat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Steamboat! Ricky Steamboat retains his light heavyweight title!
Ricky Steamboat looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I want to thank God for giving me the ability to fight I want to thank the fans for supporting me also my coaches Thank you to Everyone and My sponsor Bullet Proof System'.
Diederik Boschman was interviewed post fight and said 'You got lucky bum. Let the next fight be the final chapter.'.
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