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QFC Tournament 682 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Overeemed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Madison Heyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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275 lbs
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285 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alistair Overeemed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Madison Heyes!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeemed drives through with a takedown into Heyes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Heyes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Overeemed drops back looking for a leg! Heyes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Heyes manages to kick Overeemed off! Overeemed jumps back into Heyes's guard.
Overeemed is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Heyes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Overeemed defends well.
Overeemed trying to control the position from guard on top but Heyes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overeemed drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Overeemed jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Overeemed thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeemed drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Overeemed jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Overeemed drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Overeemed as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Heyes screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Overeemed! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Alistair Overeemed!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rubinio Galiano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fredrick Allen Franco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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285 lbs
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280 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rubinio Galiano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fredrick Allen Franco!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galiano shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Franco counters with a nice body shot.
Franco getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Rubinio Galiano has been cut.
Galiano with a lazy takedown attempt
and Franco counters with a nice low kick that buckles Galiano's knee momentarily.
Franco scores with a shot to the body.
Franco punishes Galiano's body with a nice straight punch.
Franco connects with the punch.
Galiano has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Galiano dives in for a single leg takedown but Franco sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rubinio Galiano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franco scores with a shot to the body.
Galiano is breathing heavily.
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!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Franco.
Rubinio Galiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galiano misses with a takedown attempt
and Franco counters with a two punch combo.
Franco lands with a nice body kick.
Franco chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Franco catches Galiano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Galiano with a poor takedown
and Franco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rubinio Galiano's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Galiano right on the button. Galiano goes down! Franco follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Franco gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fredrick Allen Franco!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wo Kung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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275 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wo Kung!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kung is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kung tries to clinch up but Richards circles away and keeps his distance.
Richards fails with a takedown attempt.
Kung displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Richards.
Kung tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Richards tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kung manages to circle out of the way.
Richards is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kung sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick from Richards misses.
Richards darts in looking for a takedown but Kung gets double underhooks and turns Richards into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kung drives through and clinches with Richards against the cage.
Kung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Richards's elbow.
Richards could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Richards trying to control the position but instead, Kung has worked for underhooks and has pushed Richards into the cage.
Kung lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kung swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kung misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richards.
Kung tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kung pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kung gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kung misses with a hook from the clinch.
Richards successfully pulls guard.
Richards looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kung is one step ahead there.
Richards utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kung distracts Richards with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards controls Kung momentarily but Kung frees himself.
Kung stopping the sweep attempt from Richards.
Richards on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Richards tries to get out of the position.
Kung throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Richards works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kung works over Richards with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richards has momentary wrist control but Kung slips an elbow through the middle.
Kung missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kung is working Richards over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kung's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kung avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Richards is breathing heavily.
Kung with a nice head shot there.
Richards is rocked!
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!
Kung throws a big elbow that misses.
Kung works over Richards with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kung working some strikes from top position.
Oh Richards is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kung makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Richards working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kung distracts Richards with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kung advances position into side control!
Kung lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Richards down.
Kung lands a big left to the face of Richards, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Kung and another - Richards is out! Kung stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Wo Kung!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Stahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Say Verma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good takedowns
Good knees
Intelligent |
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Magnus Stahl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Say Verma!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verma misses the jab.
Verma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stahl.
Stahl avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stahl seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
No luck for Stahl with that takedown attempt.
Verma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Verma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stahl tries to clinch up but Verma circles away and keeps his distance.
Stahl looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Verma is fending him off so far but Stahl persists. Nope, Verma circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Stahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Verma.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Verma.
Verma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stahl's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahl uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Verma.
Verma keeps the fight on the outside.
Stahl tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Verma defends well and Stahl ends up having to push Verma into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Verma scores with a jab to the jaw.
Verma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Verma lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stahl fails with the takedown
and Verma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stahl is breathing heavily.
Verma scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stahl takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Some wild striking there from Verma.
Verma darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verma scores with a hook.
Stahl is rocked!
A chopping leg kick lands by Verma.
Verma throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Stahl stumbling backwards into the cage! Stahl bounces back off the cage towards Verma, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Verma lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Verma celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Say Verma!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Vadeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Kainz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fedor Vadeli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Kainz!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kainz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vadeli.
Kainz tries to counter with a clinch but Vadeli shakes him off and moves away.
Vadeli tries to keep at a distance but Kainz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kainz landing knees to the head.
It looks like Fedor Vadeli has been cut.
Kainz scores with a knee to the head.
Kainz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kainz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vadeli is breathing heavily.
Kainz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vadeli letting Kainz take a breather here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kainz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vadeli's brow.
Vadeli takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kainz landing knees to the head.
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!
Kainz manages to break the clinch.
Kainz gets a clinch.
Kainz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vadeli's face.
Fedor Vadeli's cut is getting worse.
Kainz is stalling here.
Kainz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vadeli's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kainz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vadeli takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kainz connects with a knee to the head.
Fedor Vadeli's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A knee to the head by Kainz.
Kainz lands a nice knee to the body.
Kainz scores with a knee to the head.
Kainz scores with a knee to the head.
Kainz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kainz crunches a lovely knee into Vadeli's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kainz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vadeli really is a fat lump.
Vadeli takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kainz manages to break the clinch.
Kainz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vadeli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kainz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vadeli sets himself, and Kainz steps forward looking for the clinch! Vadeli avoids it this time.
Kainz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vadeli.
Kainz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kainz moves into the clinch successfully.
Vadeli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kainz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kainz has managed to clinch.
Vadeli has a couple of punches blocked by Kainz.
Kainz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vadeli tries to pull guard but Kainz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kainz stalling against the cage.
Vadeli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kainz lands a good knee to the midsection. Vadeli won't want to take too many of those.
Vadeli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vadeli.
Vadeli misses with some punches.
Kainz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kainz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vadeli tries to work over Kainz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vadeli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kainz just leaning against Vadeli, taking a breather.
Vadeli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kainz's elbow.
Vadeli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kainz wants to stall.
Vadeli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kainz throws an elbow that misses.
Kainz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vadeli has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vadeli tries to pull guard but Kainz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vadeli misses with some punches.
Kainz tries to land a knee to the head but Vadeli blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Kainz.
A head punch on the inside from Vadeli fails to land.
Kainz blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kainz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vadeli fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Vadeli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kainz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kainz wants the takedown. Vadeli is fighting it off but Kainz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Vadeli's guard against the cage.
Vadeli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kainz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vadeli. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kainz is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Vadeli has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kainz is looking to defend but Vadeli has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kainz! Vadeli pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kainz taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fedor Vadeli!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Horrill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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145 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ben Horrill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrill shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Horrill wants to clinch.
Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Horrill shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Horrill's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Horrill is defended easily by Silva.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Horrill. 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.
Silva lands a big uppercut and Horrill crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Horrill looks OK. Silva waves Horrill back to his feet!
Horrill is rocked!
It looks like Ben Horrill has been cut.
Horrill walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Silva swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anderson Silva!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tupac Shakur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Lucifer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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285 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tupac Shakur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brad Lucifer!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucifer shoots in but Shakur avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shakur is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lucifer.
Lucifer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lucifer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Shakur might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lucifer has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Shakur is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Lucifer yanks on the arm and Shakur is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Lucifer.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brad Lucifer!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Slater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kyle Slater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slater moves into the clinch successfully.
Slater lands a hook that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
Slater lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
A short right from Slater on the inside.
Slater lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Da Silva wants a takedown but no success here.
Slater scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Slater on the inside.
Slater lands with a right to the head.
Slater decides to pull guard.
Slater has his foot on Da Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Da Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Slater is looking for a triangle but Da Silva pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slater has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Da Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Da Silva trying to control but Slater is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Slater looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Slater is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Da Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Slater working for a triangle but Da Silva defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater is breathing heavily.
Slater is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Da Silva defends well.
Slater working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Da Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Da Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Da Silva trying to control but Slater is working from the bottom.
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.
Slater is looking for a triangle but Da Silva pushes his legs off easily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Da Silva trying to control but Slater is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Slater fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Da Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Da Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slater tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Da Silva tries for a takedown but Slater manages to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slater.
Slater is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short left from Slater.
Slater lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Slater jumps into guard, dragging Da Silva to the mat.
Slater not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Slater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Slater is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Da Silva defends well.
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.
Slater throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Slater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Slater drives through and clinches with Da Silva against the cage.
Da Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Slater smiles and moves away.
Kyle Slater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Da Silva.
Da Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Slater sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A slow jab from Slater misses its intended target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slater forces Da Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Slater tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Da Silva wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Slater dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Slater scores with a jab.
Da Silva dives in and grabs Slater's left leg, looking for a takedown. Slater pushes down on Da Silva's head and hops out.
Slater keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Da Silva tries to get set, Slater tries to push him back and clinch up but Da Silva manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice defenses there by Slater.
Slater darts in and clinches Da Silva up against the cage.
Slater lands a body punch in the clinch.
Slater lands a right hand that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
Slater lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Slater.
Kyle Slater has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Slater lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slater.
Da Silva is breathing heavily.
Slater scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Silva takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Slater.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Slater.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Slater scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A frustrated look appears on Da Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Slater pulls Da Silva into guard.
Slater is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Da Silva defends well.
Slater is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Slater looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Slater is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Slater throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Slater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slater looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Da Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slater has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Da Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Slater's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva trying to control but Slater is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kyle Slater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Kyle Slater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Da Silva.
Da Silva takes one to the chin there.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown but Slater shows good takedown defense.
Slater will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Da Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Slater.
A jab lands there for Da Silva.
No luck for Da Silva with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Slater forces Da Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Slater lands with a short shot to the head.
Slater digs a right hand into Da Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Da Silva's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Slater as the two fighters clinch.
Slater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Da Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Slater avoids it really well and circles away.
Slater moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slater lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Slater dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Slater clinches.
Slater jumps into guard, dragging Da Silva to the mat.
Slater is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Slater keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Slater has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Da Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Da Silva trying to control but Slater is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Da Silva defends it easily.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Slater keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice shot lands for Da Silva.
It looks like Kyle Slater has been cut.
Slater clinches with his opponent.
Slater scores with a shot to the side of Da Silva's head.
Slater is leaning against Da Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Da Silva tries for a takedown but Slater manages to get underhooks.
Slater pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slater rushes Da Silva and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slater.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater lands with a light punch inside.
Slater digs a right hand underneath Da Silva's ribcage. Da Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Slater makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Slater lands a nice shot to the body.
Slater scores with a nice hook to the head.
Slater digs a right hand underneath Da Silva's ribcage. Da Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Slater.
Slater lands a left hand that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
Slater lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slater lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Slater lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Slater no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Slater is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Slater is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Da Silva defends well.
Slater is looking for a triangle but Da Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Slater keeps moving.
Slater had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Da Silva defends it easily.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Slater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Slater looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slater keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slater slaps away a takedown attempt from Da Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Slater is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Silva can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short right from Slater on the inside.
Rafael Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kyle Slater is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Da Silva working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Slater showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Slater has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Kyle Slater!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Kyle Slater!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Kyle Slater!
Kyle Slater wins by unanimous decision!
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