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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Bastad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tariq Joey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Bastad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tariq Joey!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Joey misses its intended target.
Bastad shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Joey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Joey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bastad was well out of range. Poor timing from Joey.
No luck for Bastad with that takedown attempt.
Joey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bastad tries to close the distance and clinch but Joey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bastad darts in looking for a takedown but Joey gets double underhooks and turns Bastad into the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bastad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Bastad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joey throws a right hand that Bastad ducks under and follows up with a left that Bastad also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey lands a head shot.
Joey scores with a one two! Bastad had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Chris Bastad has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastad looks for a takedown but Joey sprawls well.
Joey throws a series of punches but Bastad avoids them all with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Joey as Bastad shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastad takes one on the button.
Chris Bastad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joey misses with a looping right.
Joey has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice takedown defense from Joey. No joy for Bastad on that attempt.
Bastad has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Joey finds it's way round the side to connect with Bastad's head.
Joey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bastad.
Bastad walks into a straight right hand from Joey.
Joey lands a head shot.
Bastad takes one to the side of the head.
Chris Bastad's cut is getting worse.
Joey connects with a nice looking jab.
Bastad fails with a takedown attempt.
Joey with the counter takedown but Bastad avoids it easily.
Bastad misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bastad shoots in looking for a takedown. Joey tries to sprawl out of it but Bastad keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Joey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bastad wants to clinch
and Joey counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bastad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bastad is breathing heavily.
Joey wants to get up but he can't break Bastad's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bastad looking for a triangle here. Joey is fighting it but it looks tight! Bastad pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Joey is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chris Bastad!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Arnold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Jobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jobs's choice of entrance music: its a small world. Steve Jobs has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Frank Arnold's chin.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Arnold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Jobs!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jobs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jobs looks for the body kick but Arnold saw that one coming.
Arnold blocks the body kick.
Jobs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jobs misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Arnold counters by moving into the clinch.
Jobs gets underhooks to prevent Arnold's takedown attempt.
Arnold wants a takedown.
Jobs avoids a wild elbow strike from Arnold.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jobs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jobs throws a body kick that misses.
Jobs lands a head kick. Arnold smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jobs misses with a double jab
and Arnold counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arnold pushes down on Jobs's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jobs is trying to stand up here but Arnold is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnold is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jobs has managed to free his arm - good work.
Arnold frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jobs suckers Arnold into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Jobs is now in Arnold's guard!
Jobs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Arnold looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jobs has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Arnold is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnold wants to sweep but no luck.
Jobs stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jobs displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Frank Arnold has been cut.
Jobs fails to land with a series of punches.
Arnold gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jobs.
Jobs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Arnold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jobs loads up on a big right hand but Arnold slips the punch.
Arnold appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jobs tries a head kick but it misses.
Jobs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Arnold decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jobs's guard.
Arnold wants to control from the top but Jobs keeps moving.
Arnold looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnold lands a couple of digs.
Arnold won't allow Jobs to get back to his feet.
Arnold looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arnold wants to control from the top but Jobs keeps moving.
Arnold passes Jobs's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Arnold missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Arnold is stalling here. Jobs is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Arnold seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jobs has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jobs decides to stand back up. Jobs steps back and let's Arnold get back to his feet.
Jobs missing with a left hand there. Arnold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arnold will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Arnold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arnold ducks under a wild hook from Jobs.
Jobs connects with a nice looking jab.
Arnold blocks a head kick by Jobs.
It looked like Arnold was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jobs.
Jobs misses with a straight right.
Jobs misses with a hook
and Arnold counters with a nice uppercut.
Arnold looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A head kick misses from Jobs.
Jobs looks winded!
Jobs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arnold counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Arnold.
Arnold is standing up over Jobs. Jobs looks to escape but Arnold dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steve Jobs will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Arnold's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Arnold throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jobs was covering up waiting for the punch and Arnold finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jobs is looking to stand up but Arnold isn't so interested in that idea.
Arnold passes into half guard.
Frank Arnold overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jobs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arnold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jobs is trying to stand up here but Arnold is controlling him well.
Jobs kicks off Arnold and gets to his feet.
Arnold displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jobs throws out the jab.
Arnold is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Steve Jobs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arnold blocks a head kick by Jobs.
Arnold was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jobs misses with an uppercut
and Arnold counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Arnold sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jobs is looking to escape.
Arnold is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jobs is just riding it out for now. Arnold eventually gives up the hold.
Arnold seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jobs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnold looks to land a strike but Jobs avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Arnold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arnold controlling from the top position.
Arnold throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jobs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arnold throws a big right hand that misses.
Jobs is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Arnold presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Jobs gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jobs can't break the clinch.
Jobs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arnold slips under a jab from Jobs.
Jobs throws a poor cross that misses
and Arnold counters with a right hand to the body.
Steve Jobs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arnold ducks under a wild hook from Jobs.
Jobs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Arnold.
Arnold appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A head kick by Jobs misses
and Jobs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jobs is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnold steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jobs.
Arnold half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Arnold 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arnold prevents Jobs from getting back to his feet.
Jobs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Arnold controls the pace.
Arnold is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jobs is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jobs has escaped and now he's on top!
Jobs stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jobs throws a head kick but Arnold moves out of range.
Arnold drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jobs sprawls and moves away.
Arnold fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Jobs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Arnold's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Arnold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arnold shoots in and drives through. Jobs sprawls well.
Jobs misses with a head kick.
Arnold tries to counter with a takedown but Jobs is quick to defend against it.
Jobs misses with a few strikes there.
Arnold appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jobs throws a combination that misses
and Arnold decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jobs's guard.
Arnold passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Arnold advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold with good strikes from the mount here!
Jobs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arnold throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnold throws some wild stikes that Jobs manages to avoid easily.
Arnold wants to finish this one by submission but Jobs is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Arnold.
Jobs is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Arnold misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Arnold throws some wild stikes that Jobs manages to avoid easily.
Jobs is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Arnold looking to control but Jobs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Arnold connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnold landing strikes from the mount.
Arnold takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Arnold is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jobs can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Arnold throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jobs because Arnold loaded up on that one.
Jobs wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnold goes for an armbar but Jobs turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jobs.
Arnold has control of Jobs's left arm, preventing Jobs from doing any damage.
Arnold 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.
Arnold trying to control the position.
Arnold controlling the position.
Arnold trying to keep a closed guard but Jobs is proving a slippery customer.
Jobs tries to stand but Arnold is controlling from the bottom.
Jobs gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Frank Arnold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnold defending well as Jobs loads up on a big left hand.
Jobs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Arnold counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Arnold.
Arnold is trying to pull guard but Jobs has him pressed against the cage.
Arnold tries to land knees in the clinch but Jobs avoids the damage to the body.
Jobs breaks the clinch.
Arnold on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Arnold is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jobs swings widly with a right hand
and Arnold counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jobs throws a lazy right hand but Arnold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arnold attempts a counter takedown but Jobs avoids it well and moves away.
Jobs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arnold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Arnold misses its target.
Arnold is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jobs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Arnold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jobs misses with a lunging right hand
and Arnold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jobs throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Arnold counters with a single leg into guard. Jobs didn't expect that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Arnold showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jobs 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Jobs!
Steve Jobs spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon Alves is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brandon Alves!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira drives through and clinches with Alves against the cage.
Alves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses.
Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt - Alves sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alves moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Alves.
Oliveira tries to counter with a takedown but Alves is quick to defend against it.
Alves looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Oliveira doesn't manage to clinch there - Alves circles away.
Alves misses with a head kick.
Alves connects with a jab.
Alves circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brandon Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira tries to clinch up but Alves circles away and keeps his distance.
Oliveira throws a head kick that half lands.
Oliveira tries to clinch up.
Oliveira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alves looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Alves throws a head kick that half lands.
Alves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick from Alves lands but Oliveira takes it in his stride.
Oliveira avoids the head kick by Alves.
Oliveira closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Alves quickly recovers to half guard.
Alves has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Oliveira is on him like a limpet, forcing Alves back against the cage.
Alves looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Still in the clinch, Alves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alves breaks from the clinch.
Alves keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Oliveira throws a sloppy head kick and Alves moves out of range easily.
Alves throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Oliveira.
Oliveira blocks a head kick by Alves.
Alves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oliveira wants to clinch up but Alves keeps it at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Oliveira 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alves throws a head kick but Oliveira moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses.
Alves avoids a kick to the body.
Oliveira takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alves throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Oliveira.
Alves keeps the fight on the outside.
Alves circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alves throws a fast counter high kick but Oliveira manages to duck under it in time.
Oliveira has closed the distance and engaged Alves in a clinch.
Alves is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alves breaks the clinch.
Alves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oliveira throws a sloppy head kick and Alves moves out of range easily.
Oliveira misses with a straight right.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oliveira tries to clinch up.
Oliveira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alves sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alves looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Alves throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Oliveira's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Oliveira with that takedown attempt.
Brandon Alves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alves throws a sloppy head kick and Oliveira moves out of range easily.
Alves misses with a head kick.
Oliveira lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alves plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Alves lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt.
Alves lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Oliveira fails to land the takedown.
Alves throws a head kick that misses.
Alves throws a head kick that half lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alves throws a nice head kick!
Oliveira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oliveira goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Oliveira blocks a head kick by Alves.
Oliveira darts in looking for a takedown but Alves gets double underhooks and turns Oliveira into the cage.
Alves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
Oliveira moves out of range of the strikes.
Oliveira is looking to clinch but Alves is avoiding it.
Oliveira clinches with his opponent.
Alves is trying to push Oliveira away but Oliveira has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliveira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oliveira darts in and clinches Alves up against the cage.
Alves can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Alves dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Alves takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oliveira moves into the clinch successfully.
Alves tries to circle away but Oliveira has him pinned against the cage.
Alves gets underhooks to prevent Oliveira's takedown attempt.
Oliveira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Alves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oliveira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oliveira cracks the inside of Alves's front leg.
Alves lands a jab to the nose.
Oliveira closes the distance and clinches up with Alves, looking for a takedown. Oliveira pushes Alves against the cage but Alves circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira wants to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oliveira takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira tries to clinch but Alves moves out of range.
Oliveira blocks a head kick by Alves.
Alves lands with a kick to the temple. Oliveira shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Alves moves into the clinch.
Oliveira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oliveira looks to score with a jab to the body but Alves is just out of range.
Oliveira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oliveira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alves defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oliveira.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Alves lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Alves has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alves breaks from the clinch.
Alves defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oliveira.
Alves looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Alves throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Oliveira.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alves scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves lands a head kick. Oliveira smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Oliveira walks into a straight right hand from Alves.
Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt - Alves sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
Alves moves into the clinch successfully.
Alves is trying to break the clinch but Oliveira has him pressed against the cage.
Oliveira landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Alves is trying to push Oliveira away but Oliveira has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alves manages to break the clinch.
Oliveira takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Oliveira scores with a head kick.
Oliveira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alves throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alves sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alves lands a head kick!
Alves slaps away a takedown attempt from Oliveira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alves throws a nice head kick!
Oliveira throws a hook but Alves blocks it.
Oliveira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
Oliveira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alves sprawls and moves away.
Alves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oliveira throws a quick counter head kick but Alves was just out of range.
Oliveira blocks a head kick by Alves.
Oliveira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alves manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alves, as that shot connected.
Alves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
Oliveira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oliveira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alves connects with a crisp jab.
Ricardo Oliveira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira shoots for a double leg takedown but Alves sprawls well. He's pushed Oliveira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
Oliveira thinks about countering with a head kick.
Brandon Alves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alves tries to sprawl but Oliveira drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Oliveira thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alves actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Oliveira there.
Alves works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alves seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Oliveira throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Alves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Oliveira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alves misses with a head kick.
Alves blocks a head kick by Oliveira.
Alves throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick misses from Alves.
Alves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oliveira blocks a head kick by Alves.
Alves takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Oliveira slips nicely into half guard.
Oliveira 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.
Ricardo Oliveira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oliveira not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but Alves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oliveira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves pushes Oliveira off and gets back to his feet.
Alves feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Oliveiras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alves throws a nice head kick!
Oliveira throws a head kick that Alves semi-blocks.
Alves has Oliveira up against the cage in a clinch.
Alves breaks the clinch.
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch but Alves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oliveira takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alves fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oliveira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alves throws a head kick that misses.
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alves paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oliveira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alves, pushing him back against the cage.
Oliveira jumps guard but Alves stands there with Oliveira around his waist. Oliveira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alves scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alves misses with a head kick.
Oliveira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alves clinches up with Oliveira and pushes him back against the cage.
Alves is looking to break free of the clinch but Oliveira has double underhooks.
A short left from Oliveira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oliveira shoots in but Alves avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oliveira.
Alves is looking for the big counter here.
Alves connects with a high kick.
Oliveira goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Alves throws a head kick that misses.
Alves lands with a slapping head kick.
A punch lands to the side of Oliveira 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oliveira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alves manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oliveira moves in looking to clinch but Alves pushes him off.
Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alves darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves misses with a head kick.
Oliveira takes a kick to the side of the head.
Brandon Alves is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alves tries to circle away but Oliveira has him pinned against the cage.
Alves misses with a punch on the inside.
Alves missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oliveira.
Alves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oliveira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ricardo Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alves rushes Oliveira and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Alves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alves has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Alves!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dre Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunny Hiway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunny Hiway told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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199 lbs
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dre Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gunny Hiway!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiway moves into the clinch successfully.
Hiway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hiway with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Adams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hiway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Hiway looking to throw knees to the head but Adams is blocking nicely.
Hiway misses with a knee strike.
Hiway swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hiway tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hiway misses with a knee to the head.
Hiway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adams's elbow.
Hiway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Adams managing to block the knees to the body from Hiway.
Hiway landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiway landing knees to the head.
Adams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hiway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hiway using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Adams has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Adams breaks from the clinch.
Adams avoids the head kick by Hiway.
Hiway missing with a left hand there. Adams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hiway rushes Adams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hiway tries a knee to the head but Adams blocks it.
Hiway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hiway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hiway tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hiway misses with a knee strike.
Hiway with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiway lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adams.
Hiway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hiway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hiway throws a knee to the head but misses.
Adams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adams blocking some punches.
Hiway landing knees to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hiway working aggressively here.
Adams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot lands for Adams.
Hiway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adams.
Adams swinging wildly here.
Adams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dre Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams misses with a body shot.
Adams gets tackled into the cage by Hiway. Hiway maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Adams managing to block the knees to the body from Hiway.
Hiway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adams's elbow.
Hiway throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hiway with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hiway misses with a knee strike.
Adams takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hiway looks winded!
Hiway with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Adams is trying to break the clinch but Hiway is controlling him.
Hiway throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hiway prevents Adams from breaking the clinch.
Hiway with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hiway tries to land a knee to the head but Adams blocks with his arms.
Adams is trying to break free.
Hiway throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Adams blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams avoiding damage as Hiway throws knees to the body.
Hiway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hiway throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hiway tries a knee to the head but Adams blocks it.
Hiway tries to land a knee to the head but Adams blocks with his arms.
Hiway throws a head punch that misses.
Adams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hiway takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Adams misses.
Adams drops Hiway with a beautiful combination! Hiway stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Adams is looking for the KO!
Hiway is rocked!
Adams is stalking Hiway. Hiway circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Adams, and it's lights out! Hiway really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dre Adams!
A less than humble Dre Adams misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brano Hribik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as John Johnson enters the cage!
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197 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brano Hribik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
OH! Hribik has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Johnson smells blood and charges in for the finish! Johnson unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Hribik sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Johnson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Chuvalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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219 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Al Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Chuvalo!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chuvalo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Al Adams has been cut.
Adams moves out of range as Chuvalo throws a body kick.
George Chuvalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Chuvalo does no damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chuvalo!
Chuvalo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chuvalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adams fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chuvalo shapes to counter with a head kick.
A right-left combo lands from Chuvalo.
Adams wants to clinch up but Chuvalo keeps it at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chuvalo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Adams shoots in but Chuvalo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chuvalo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Chuvalo throws a series of punches but Adams avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams blocks a head kick by Chuvalo.
Chuvalo lands with an uppercut that bounces Adams off the cage and back into range.
Al Adams's cut is getting worse.
Adams takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Chuvalo misses with a series of wild punches.
Chuvalo has managed to clinch.
Chuvalo manages to break the clinch.
Adams shoots in looking for a takedown but Chuvalo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Adams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chuvalo stalks Adams and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Adams's face. Adams staggers backwards, shaken.
Al Adams's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Adams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adams tries to clinch but Chuvalo is having none of it.
Adams gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams jumps into guard, dragging Chuvalo to the mat.
Adams trying to control the position.
Chuvalo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Adams is adopting a defensive guard.
Adams throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Chuvalo wanted to stand there but Adams had control of the position.
Adams controls Chuvalo momentarily but Chuvalo frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Chuvalo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chuvalo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Adams is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chuvalo wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuvalo is trying to maintain the position but Adams is very close to passing his half guard.
Chuvalo wants to get back to full guard.
Chuvalo is looking to escape.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chuvalo.
Chuvalo fails to land with a series of punches.
Chuvalo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adams is looking to clinch.
Chuvalo misses with a head kick.
Chuvalo misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Chuvalo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Al Adams's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A head kick misses from Chuvalo.
Chuvalo throws a hook to the side of Adams's head but Adams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adams tries to clinch but Chuvalo moves out of range.
Adams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chuvalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Adams.
Chuvalo misses with a two punch combination.
Chuvalo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A head kick misses from Chuvalo.
Adams tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chuvalo manages to circle out of the way.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chuvalo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chuvalo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chuvalo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adams.
As Chuvalo tries to get set, Adams tries to push him back and clinch up but Chuvalo manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chuvalo.
Chuvalo throws a big shot that misses.
Adams throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuvalo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Adams on the side of the head.
Chuvalo throws a head kick that misses.
Chuvalo misses with the combination.
Adams scores with a spinning back kick!
Chuvalo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adams closes the distance and clinches.
Adams is looking to control Chuvalo's arms but Chuvalo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Adams has his back to the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adams tries to stall but Chuvalo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chuvalo breaks the clinch.
Chuvalo throws a body kick that misses.
Adams tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chuvalo manages to circle out of the way.
A combination from Chuvalo does no damage.
Adams avoids the head kick by Chuvalo.
Adams is looking to counter the offense by Chuvalo and move into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuvalo lands a right hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Chuvalo as Adams shoots in.
Despite the aggression on Chuvalo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Chuvalo fails to land with a series of punches.
Adams is looking to clinch but Chuvalo is avoiding it.
Chuvalo scores with a head kick. Adams tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jeez, Al Adams's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
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!
Adams tries to clinch up.
Chuvalo misses with a body kick.
Adams throws a quick counter head kick but Chuvalo was just out of range.
Adams is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chuvalo.
Chuvalo clinches up against the cage.
Adams tries to land a knee to the head but Chuvalo blocks with his arms.
Adams looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice left hand lands by Adams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams working aggressively here.
Adams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chuvalo blocks it with crossed arms.
Chuvalo lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Adams fails to land.
Chuvalo manages to break the clinch.
Chuvalo takes the fight into the clinch.
Chuvalo scores with a hook to the body.
Adams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chuvalo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chuvalo throws a right hand that Adams ducks under and follows up with a left that Adams also avoids with ease.
Chuvalo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adams circles away quickly and effectively.
It appears Adams was looking to counter with a kick there.
Chuvalo fails to land with a series of punches.
Adams wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Chuvalo throws a series of strikes that have Adams backpedaling.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Al Adams's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). George Chuvalo!
George Chuvalo looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'GET SOME!!!!!!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Motta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maicol Raul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonardo Motta could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Maicol Raul's chin.
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220 lbs
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21
205 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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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
6 - 4 - 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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maicol Raul!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Motta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Raul drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Motta defends it well.
Motta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short left from Motta.
Motta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Motta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Raul is rocked!
Motta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raul is still on wobbly legs! Can Motta finish him?
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Raul has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Motta throws a shot from downtown. Raul moves away and avoids it.
Leonardo Motta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raul darts in looking for a takedown but Motta gets double underhooks and turns Raul into the cage.
Raul seems to have recovered his senses.
Motta looks to land a combination but Raul avoids it well.
Raul is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Motta moves in close and cracks Raul with a massive right hand! Raul, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Motta!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonardo Motta!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wet Blanket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ediz Gulbahar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Wet Blanket has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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250 lbs
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262 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wet Blanket!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ediz Gulbahar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gulbahar defending well as Blanket loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Blanket misses.
Gulbahar tries to counter with a clinch but Blanket shakes him off and moves away.
Blanket throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blanket connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gulbahar momentarily.
Blanket throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gulbahar counters with a takedown into side control.
Blanket looking for a sweep but Gulbahar has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Blanket is looking to improve his position but Gulbahar isn't that keen on the idea.
Gulbahar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gulbahar looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Blanket is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blanket is working hard here to advance position.
Gulbahar landing strikes from the mount.
Blanket is trying desperately to improve position.
Gulbahar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanket is in a horrible position here. Gulbahar smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
It looks like Wet Blanket has been cut.
Gulbahar is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Blanket can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Blanket tries to reverse the position but Gulbahar maintains control.
Gulbahar lands a nice shot to the head.
Blanket is rocked!
Wet Blanket's cut is getting worse.
Gulbahar lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Blanket! Gulbahar sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Blanket and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ediz Gulbahar!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kylo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Reagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes into the arena with Sepultura - Attitude blaring out of the sound system. Ronald Reagan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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182 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kylo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronald Reagan!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Reagan.
Reagan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Reagan didn't expect that.
Reagan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie stands up from Reagan's guard - Gracie perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Reagan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reagan scores with a punch to the head.
Reagan throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Reagan leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reagan throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Reagan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kylo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Reagan counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reagan connects with a jab.
Gracie is rocked!
Reagan drops his shoulder and cracks Gracie with a huge uppercut! Gracie goes down! Can Reagan finish him?
Oh Gracie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reagan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie working for submissions but it's allowed Reagan to get to half guard.
Reagan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Reagan slows the pace down in half guard.
Reagan stands up from half guard.
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!
Reagan closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Gracie! Reagan dives in looking to finish! Gracie is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronald Reagan!
Kylo Gracie spoke after the fight, saying 'Good fight!'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paolo Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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182 lbs
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9 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paolo Guerrero!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guerrero.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Silva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Guerrero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Guerrero steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Silva.
Guerrero throws a shot to the body.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Guerrero fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Silva is trying to drag Guerrero to the mat but Guerrero just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerrero lands with a short shot to the head.
Guerrero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Guerrero.
Guerrero crunches a lovely knee into Silva's ribcage.
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 fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva wants to take the fight to the mat but Guerrero manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Silva has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Guerrero lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Guerrero lands a body punch.
Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Guerrero pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Silva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Guerrero fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Silva.
Guerrero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Guerrero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Guerrero fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Guerrero defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Guerrero moves into range and connects with a jab.
Guerrero defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Guerrero tries a quick counter leg kick but Silva is wise to it.
Silva changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Guerrero looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Silva misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Guerrero defending against the ground and pound.
Silva scoring with punches from side control.
Silva goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Guerrero rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Silva's guard! Nice work there by Guerrero!
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silva working for a triangle but Guerrero defends it easily.
Guerrero not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Guerrero preventing the sweep.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Guerrero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Guerrero content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silva working for a triangle but Guerrero defends it easily.
Guerrero not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Silva 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.
Guerrero wanted to stand there but Silva had control of the position.
Guerrero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Guerrero defends easily.
Silva working for a triangle but Guerrero defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paolo Guerrero dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Guerrero scores with a nice head shot.
Guerrero is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Silva is rocked!
Guerrero clinches with his opponent.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Guerrero swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guerrero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Guerrero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Guerrero taking a breather.
Guerrero misses with some punches.
Guerrero misses with the head strike.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Silva blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Guerrero.
Guerrero swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guerrero lands a damaging elbow.
Paolo Guerrero seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guerrero.
Guerrero misses with a punch on the inside.
Guerrero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guerrero taking a breather.
Guerrero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Guerrero.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Guerrero pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Silva! Guerrero unloads with more strikes and Silva sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paolo Guerrero! Paolo Guerrero retains his welterweight title!
In defeat, Jose Silva stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry for the lost tonite guys but his girlfriend just gave me the best blowjob ever backstage before the fight tonite that bitch is a freak so I guess I just didn't have the energy tonite she sucked it all out I'll get him back in the rematch.'.
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