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Combate 6: Quarta-feira PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Geordi La Forge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dadhri Senchai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Geordi La Forge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dadhri Senchai!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Senchai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Senchai has managed to clinch.
Senchai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Senchai closes the distance and pushes La Forge back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Senchai.
Senchai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Senchai misses with a few strikes there.
La Forge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
La Forge tries to close the distance and clinch up but Senchai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
La Forge blocks a head kick by Senchai.
La Forge lands a jab-cross combination.
La Forge on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La Forge misses with a jab, cross combination.
Senchai has taken the fight to the clinch.
La Forge working hard to break the clinch.
La Forge tries to break free but Senchai pushes him back against the cage.
Senchai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
La Forge has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Senchai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Senchai lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Forge wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Senchai blocks an uppercut.
Senchai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Senchai keeps control of La Forge as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
La Forge is trying to break free.
Senchai manages to break the clinch.
La Forge moves in looking to clinch but Senchai pushes him off.
La Forge misses with a body punch
letting Senchai counter with a right hand.
Senchai dodges the punch combination from La Forge.
Senchai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Senchai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Senchai lands an elbow that stopped La Forge in his tracks for a moment.
Senchai has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics La Forge uses from the top position.
La Forge stands up and waves to Senchai to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Senchai clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Senchai lands an elbow inside.
La Forge is looking to break free of the clinch but Senchai has double underhooks.
La Forge looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Senchai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
La Forge has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Senchai lands a nice knee to the body.
Senchai drags the fight down to the ground.
La Forge stops Senchai from standing up.
Senchai trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Forge gets to his feet - Senchai follows without any prompting.
Senchai has taken the fight to the clinch.
Senchai lands an elbow inside that La Forge shrugs off.
Senchai breaks from the clinch.
La Forge throws a series of punches but Senchai avoids them all with ease.
Senchai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
La Forge tries to clinch up but Senchai circles away and keeps his distance.
Senchai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
La Forge swings for the body but Senchai moves out of range.
La Forge misses with a double jab.
La Forge is breathing heavily.
La Forge avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Forge fails to land with a series of punches.
Senchai moves into the clinch successfully.
La Forge misses with a hook to the ribs.
La Forge is trying to break free.
Senchai drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Senchai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
La Forge prevents Senchai from getting back to his feet.
Senchai pushes La Forge off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Senchai ducks right into an uppercut from La Forge.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dadhri Senchai dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Senchai drives through and clinches with La Forge against the cage.
Senchai breaks the clinch.
Senchai throws a series of punches but La Forge moves out of range.
La Forge lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Dadhri Senchai has been cut.
Senchai circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Senchai avoids a punch combination nicely.
La Forge misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Senchai. Those never looked like landing.
Senchai throws a right and a left that La Forge avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Senchai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Senchai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
La Forge moves in looking to clinch but Senchai pushes him off.
La Forge connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Senchai looks to score with a jab to the body but La Forge is just out of range.
La Forge throws a big counter combination but Senchai scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Senchai closes the distance and pushes La Forge back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Senchai jumps into guard, dragging La Forge to the mat.
Senchai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Senchai is breathing heavily.
La Forge decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Senchai, up you get!
Senchai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Senchai swinging wildly here.
La Forge went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
La Forge tries to clinch up but Senchai circles away and keeps his distance.
Senchai clinches.
La Forge lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Senchai manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Senchai wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and La Forge manages to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Senchai tries to roll over but La Forge keeps him under control.
La Forge stands up from half guard.
Geordi La Forge is winning the standup battle so far.
Senchai rushes La Forge and presses him up against the cage.
La Forge tries to break free but Senchai pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on La Forge's face as he tries to break the clinch.
La Forge is trying to push Senchai away but Senchai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Senchai breaks from the clinch.
La Forge scores with a jab to the body.
Geordi La Forge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Senchai throws a left and a right that both miss
and La Forge counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Geordi La Forge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
La Forge tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Senchai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Senchai drives through and clinches with La Forge against the cage.
Senchai blocking some punches.
Senchai lands a takedown into guard.
La Forge wriggles free and stands up.
Decent striking displayed by La Forge there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Forge misses with a jab, cross combination.
La Forge tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Senchai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Senchai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Senchai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Senchai gets a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Senchai gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
La Forge has one foot on Senchai's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Dadhri Senchai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Senchai dodges the punch combination from La Forge.
Senchai closes the distance and clinches.
Senchai lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dadhri Senchai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dadhri Senchai's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
La Forge scores with a shot to the body.
La Forge tries to clinch up.
Senchai throws a series of punches but La Forge moves out of range.
Senchai lands a jab to the nose.
Senchai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
La Forge fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Senchai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Senchai moves into range and clinches up with La Forge.
Senchai lands an elbow that stopped La Forge in his tracks for a moment.
Senchai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
La Forge is looking to clinch but Senchai is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Senchai bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
La Forge explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Senchai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but La Forge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Senchai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
La Forge closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A right-left combo lands from La Forge.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Senchai lands with a kick to the ribs.
La Forge with a body punch. A glancing blow.
La Forge throws a combination. Senchai tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
La Forge lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Senchai drives through and clinches with La Forge against the cage.
Senchai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
La Forge swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Senchai darts in and clinches La Forge up against the cage.
La Forge is trying to break the clinch but Senchai has him pressed against the cage.
Senchai breaks the clinch.
La Forge scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
La Forge is looking to wear down Senchai with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Forge gets tackled into the cage by Senchai. Senchai maintains the clinch.
Senchai lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Forge is looking to break free of the clinch but Senchai has double underhooks.
La Forge is trying to break the clinch but Senchai is controlling him.
Senchai has hold of one of La Forge's legs. La Forge is fighting the takedown attempt but Senchai gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Senchai trying to control the position from guard on top but La Forge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Senchai is looking to work some ground and pound but La Forge has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Senchai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Senchai wants to pass the guard but La Forge is keeping the position.
La Forge is working an open guard so Senchai takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Senchai throws a head kick but La Forge moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Senchai throws a sloppy head kick and La Forge moves out of range easily.
La Forge scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Senchai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A left lands for La Forge.
A combination from La Forge does no damage.
Senchai has closed the distance and engaged La Forge in a clinch.
Senchai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Senchai presses La Forge against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
La Forge tries to break the clinch but Senchai is controlling the position.
Senchai scores a nice knee to the body.
Senchai manages to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Senchai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
La Forge postures up.
Senchai manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
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!
Senchai managing to block the knees to the body from La Forge.
Senchai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Senchai drives through and clinches with La Forge against the cage.
Senchai decides to pull guard.
Senchai is trying to keep La Forge in close.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Senchai manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dadhri Senchai.
I've got Senchai winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dadhri Senchai!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Feodras Arien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Feodras Arien!
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 Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arien misses with a body kick.
Arien moves into the clinch successfully.
Arien has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mendes clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Arien is trying to stick to Mendes's back but Mendes is turning into Arien. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Arien's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mendes.
Mendes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mendes in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Arien, who protects the arm well.
Mendes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mendes happy to just control the position for now.
Arien on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Arien tries to get out of the position.
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.
Mendes has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Mendes is working for a guillotine from mount but Arien frees his head quite easily.
Mendes controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arien wants to hold on but Mendes pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mendes controlling his opponent.
Mendes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Arien tries to hold on but Mendes postures up.
Mendes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mendes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mendes controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendes tries to control but Arien wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Mendes dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Arien forces Mendes back against the cage and clinches.
Arien has picked Mendes up - he's going for a ride! Arien dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mendes is looking to control Arien's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mendes avoid being mounted?
Rafael Mendes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mendes.
Mendes working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes looking for a sweep. Not yet Mendes, not yet.
Mendes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arien manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arien can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mendes controls the pace.
Mendes is continuing to stall.
Arien looking to control but Mendes passes into half guard.
Mendes is taking a breather. Arien says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mendes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Arien doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mendes.
Mendes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Arien moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes passes Arien's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mendes wants to work for an arm triangle but Arien is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mendes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mendes is taking a breather. Arien says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Arien is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mendes moves nicely into side control.
Arien throws a few strikes from the bottom but Mendes takes advantage and mounts!
Mendes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Arien tries to lock up and control but Mendes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Mendes 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mendes closes the distance and clinches up with Arien, looking for a takedown. Mendes pushes Arien against the cage but Arien circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mendes gets the takedown into side control.
Arien is looking to get back to his feet here but Mendes is keeping cool and he's managed to take Arien's back.
Mendes is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes avoiding Arien 's attempts to control his hands.
Mendes has his arm under Arien's chin here. Game over son! Mendes squeezes tightly and Arien is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rafael Mendes!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Vovchanchyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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, Ricky Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Igor Vovchanchyn!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vovchanchyn drives through and clinches with Martin against the cage.
Vovchanchyn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Ricky Martin has been cut.
Vovchanchyn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Martin's face.
Vovchanchyn lands a knee to the body.
Vovchanchyn working Martin over with knees to the body.
Martin is breathing heavily.
Vovchanchyn scores with a knee to the head.
Vovchanchyn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vovchanchyn lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vovchanchyn lands a big knee to the head and Martin goes down! Vovchanchyn pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Vovchanchyn!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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147 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Royce Silva!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera walks into a straight right hand from Silva.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera off to one side.
Silva is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera gets caught napping as Silva dives in and scores a takedown. Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is adopting a defensive guard.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants to control from the top but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera keeps moving.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera pulls Silva in close to his closed guard and prevents Silva from doing any damage or advancing position.
Silva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva trying to control but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is working from the bottom.
Silva trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Silva keeping moving, preventing Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera from controlling successfully.
Silva wants to sweep here but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera controlling him for the moment.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera off! Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera jumps back into Silva's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Silva dives on top into guard.
Silva chips away with some ground and pound.
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera pulls Silva in to control the position.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Silva throws a strike but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera pushes down on Silva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've been hearing that Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera looks to land a strike but Silva avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera's guard. Nice move by Silva!
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is working from the bottom.
Silva won't allow Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera to sweep him here.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Silva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera moves away.
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera. Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet.
Royce Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera throws Silva to one side and escapes!
The fighters circle momentarily. Silva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silva is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera stands up.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to roll over but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera keeps him under control.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera sits in half guard.
Silva is trying to stand back up but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is controlling him
Silva wants to improve his position but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is controlling well.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Silva could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera has cracked it and Silva is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paulo Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera!
Our winner, Paulo Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Finnur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jo jo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). jo jo has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bjorn Finnur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, jo jo!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
jo fails with an attempt to clinch.
jo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Finnur to the ground. jo is now in Finnur's guard.
Finnur working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. jo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Finnur is tightening it up a little... jo has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! jo reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! jo taps out! Nice BJJ there by Finnur!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bjorn Finnur!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Felix Fiana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seto Michigawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Felix Fiana looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Felix Fiana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Seto Michigawa!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fiana pivots, looking for a leg kick but Michigawa is out of range and Fiana settles back down.
Fiana shoots in for a double leg but Michigawa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fiana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Michigawa swivels and escapes.
Michigawa moves into range and clinches up with Fiana.
Fiana goes for a takedown in the clinch but Michigawa prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Fiana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fiana is trying to drag Michigawa to the mat but Michigawa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fiana is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiana is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Michigawa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michigawa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fiana after a bit of a struggle.
Fiana tries to break the clinch but Michigawa is controlling the position.
Fiana stops a takedown attempt from Michigawa.
Fiana is working for takedown but Michigawa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fiana prevents the takedown attempt.
Fiana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fiana has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Michigawa clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiana throws strikes from the back but Michigawa rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Michigawa.
Michigawa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fiana defends it easily.
Michigawa wants to get back to his feet but Fiana is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fiana stopping the sweep attempt from Michigawa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Michigawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Our spies down at at Soul Supremacy Rio inform us that Michigawa has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Michigawa pushes Fiana off and gets back to his feet.
Fiana gets caught flat footed, as Michigawa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Michigawa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Michigawa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Michigawa pushing down on Fiana's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Michigawa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiana is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Michigawa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Michigawa stops Fiana from getting back to his feet.
Michigawa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fiana knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fiana on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Michigawa is trying to control the action in half guard but Fiana is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Michigawa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fiana is refusing to be controlled, as Michigawa sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Michigawa is working for a submission of some sort.
Michigawa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seto Michigawa 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.
Michigawa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fiana looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fiana is staying active underneath Michigawa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Michigawa controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiana on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fiana tries to get out of the position.
Let's hope that Michigawa has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michigawa is working for a kimura here but Fiana manages to reverse the position and he's now in Michigawa's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Michigawa has his foot on Fiana's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fiana works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Michigawa manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Fiana prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fiana.
Michigawa goes for a takedown attempt but Fiana pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fiana drives through and clinches with Michigawa against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michigawa tries to circle away but Fiana has him pinned against the cage.
Michigawa prevents the takedown attempt.
Fiana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fiana is defended easily by Michigawa.
Michigawa feints the counter takedown.
Fiana fails with the takedown.
Michigawa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Fiana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiana ducks right into an uppercut from Michigawa.
Michigawa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fiana defends it nicely.
Michigawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fiana walks into a stiff left hand from Michigawa.
Fiana shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Michigawa as he jumps to the side.
Michigawa feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Fiana crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Seto Michigawa!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sticky Fingaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Khabilov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sticky Fingaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergei Khabilov!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fingaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Khabilov sprawls well. He's pushed Fingaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've been hearing reports that Fingaz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Khabilov has a takedown stuffed.
Khabilov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fingaz defends it nicely.
Fingaz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Khabilov's guard.
Khabilov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fingaz is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fingaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fingaz passes Khabilov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Khabilov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Khabilov looks like he's trying to stand up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Khabilov can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fingaz is nestled in close to Khabilov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khabilov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fingaz.
Fingaz throwing shots but Khabilov is blocking nicely.
Khabilov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fingaz.
Fingaz thows a huge punch but Khabilov dodges it nicely.
Fingaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fingaz throws a strike but Khabilov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Khabilov wants to stand up but Fingaz is controlling him.
Khabilov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Khabilov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fingaz.
Fingaz throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fingaz prevents Khabilov from getting back to his feet.
Fingaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khabilov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fingaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Khabilov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fingaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Khabilov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fingaz is controlling him.
Khabilov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fingaz throws an elbow that misses. Khabilov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fingaz's guard. Nice move by Khabilov!
Fingaz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fingaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fingaz.
Khabilov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fingaz.
Khabilov is looking to escape.
Fingaz looks to land a strike but Khabilov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fingaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fingaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Khabilov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fingaz throws a big elbow that misses.
Khabilov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Khabilov is looking to stand up but Fingaz isn't so interested in that idea.
Fingaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Khabilov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fingaz has managed to get both his arms back between Khabilov's legs - danger averted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fingaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fingaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fingaz throws a big elbow that misses.
Khabilov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fingaz.
Fingaz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fingaz postures up in Khabilov's guard and throws a big left but Khabilov blocks it.
Fingaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Khabilov wants to stand but Fingaz is controlling the position.
Fingaz preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fingaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fingaz lands a couple of digs.
Fingaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sticky Fingaz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Khabilov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fingaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Khabilov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fingaz is trying to improve his position.
Fingaz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Khabilov is chipping away with strikes.
Fingaz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Khabilov is trying to stand back up but Fingaz is controlling him
Fingaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fingaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fingaz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Khabilov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fingaz throwing shots but Khabilov is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fingaz throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Khabilov to regain full guard.
Khabilov pushes Fingaz off and gets back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Khabilov or perhaps it was just good defense by Fingaz, which made it look bad.
Nice takedown defense from Fingaz. No joy for Khabilov on that attempt.
Sticky Fingaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Khabilov.
Khabilov is breathing heavily.
Fingaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Khabilov sprawls well. He's pushed Fingaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Khabilov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Khabilov wants to clinch.
Fingaz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Khabilov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fingaz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Khabilov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Fingaz lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Khabilov down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khabilov defending against the ground and pound.
Fingaz lands a nice forearm strike.
Khabilov sneaks back into half guard.
Fingaz stops Khabilov from getting back to his feet.
Fingaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fingaz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fingaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khabilov can do to turn this around?
Khabilov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Khabilov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fingaz on his heels. He'll look to pass Fingaz's guard now, I'm sure.
Khabilov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fingaz's head.
Khabilov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Khabilov passes Fingaz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Khabilov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov lands strikes from half guard.
Khabilov working over Fingaz with some ground and pound. Fingaz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fingaz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fingaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fingaz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Khabilov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fingaz is controlling him.
Fingaz landing some decent shots from guard.
Khabilov is looking to stand up but Fingaz isn't so interested in that idea.
Fingaz throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fingaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Khabilov controlling the position.
Khabilov is trying to control the position but Fingaz postures up.
Fingaz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sticky Fingaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fingaz postures up in Khabilov's guard and throws a big left but Khabilov blocks it.
Fingaz stands up over Khabilov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fingaz working some strikes from top position.
Fingaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fingaz throwing strikes from guard but Khabilov blocks nicely.
Khabilov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fingaz is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sticky Fingaz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Khabilov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown but Fingaz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fingaz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Khabilov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fingaz working over Khabilov with some ground and pound. Khabilov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fingaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fingaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fingaz thows a huge punch but Khabilov dodges it nicely.
Fingaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Khabilov defending well though.
Khabilov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khabilov tries to get to full guard but Fingaz has control of the leg.
Khabilov wants to get back to his feet.
Fingaz looks to land a strike but Khabilov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khabilov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fingaz is controlling him.
Fingaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khabilov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fingaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khabilov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fingaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fingaz throws a big elbow that misses.
Fingaz stopping the sweep attempt from Khabilov.
Fingaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Khabilov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Khabilov wants to stand and escape but Fingaz is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Khabilov or perhaps it was just good defense by Fingaz, which made it look bad.
Sticky Fingaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Khabilov.
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.
Fingaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Khabilov defends well and Fingaz ends up having to push Khabilov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fingaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Khabilov tries to sprawl out of it but Fingaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Khabilov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Khabilov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fingaz swivels and escapes.
Fingaz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Khabilov's guard.
Khabilov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Khabilov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fingaz prevents Khabilov from getting back to his feet.
Fingaz throws a big elbow that misses.
Khabilov wants to stand but Fingaz is controlling the position.
Fingaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Khabilov has wrist control.
Khabilov is looking to stand up but Fingaz isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fingaz is in close to Khabilov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fingaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Khabilov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fingaz is controlling him.
Fingaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fingaz throws an elbow that misses. Khabilov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fingaz's guard. Nice move by Khabilov!
Khabilov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Khabilov throws a big right hand that misses.
Fingaz has momentary wrist control but Khabilov slips an elbow through the middle.
Fingaz wants to hit a switch here but Khabilov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fingaz there!
Khabilov working Fingaz over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fingaz hang on?
Fingaz tries to reverse the position but Khabilov maintains control.
Khabilov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Khabilov lands with some strikes.
Fingaz is desperately trying to improve his position but Khabilov has a good base and remains in mount.
Fingaz is working hard here to advance position.
Khabilov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fingaz is looking to escape.
Fingaz is bucking up trying to escape but Khabilov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Khabilov looking to finish Fingaz with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fingaz!
Fingaz is looking to get to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fingaz sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sergei Khabilov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sticky Fingaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fingaz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fingaz controlling the position well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sticky Fingaz.
Well Fingaz 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sticky Fingaz!
Sticky Fingaz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Quavo Huncho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Squanchy Squanch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huncho comes to the cage accompanied by T-Shirt - Migos. Squanchy Squanch has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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154 lbs
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157 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Quavo Huncho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Squanchy Squanch!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Squanch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Huncho throws a low kick but Squanch avoids it.
Squanch circles away from the clinch attempt
and Squanch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Squanch circles away from the clinch attempt
and Squanch counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huncho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Squanch counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Squanch.
Squanch slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Squanch lands with a right to the head.
Huncho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Squanch scores with a hook to the body.
Squanch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Huncho's defenses.
Squanch is leaning against Huncho and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Huncho takes an elbow to the temple.
Squanch stalling against the cage.
Squanch lands an elbow inside that Huncho shrugs off.
Squanch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Huncho backwards.
Huncho tries to circle away but Squanch has him pinned against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Squanch.
Huncho takes an elbow to the forehead.
Squanch lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice elbow from Squanch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Squanch stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Squanch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Squanch lands a shot to the body.
Huncho is breathing heavily.
Squanch lands with a right to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Squanch.
Squanch lands a right hand.
Squanch lands with a short shot to the head.
Huncho wants to get back to striking at distance but Squanch won't allow it.
Squanch lands an elbow inside that Huncho shrugs off.
Squanch pushes Huncho back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Squanch scores with a hook to the body.
Squanch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Squanch.
Squanch content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Squanch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Squanch stalls.
Huncho takes a shot to the head.
Huncho is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Squanch.
Oh Huncho is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hook to the body lands for Squanch.
Squanch pushes Huncho against the cage. Squanch is working some dirty boxing. Squanch pushes off with a quick right hook! Huncho goes down! Huncho tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Squanch moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Squanchy Squanch!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Squanchy Squanch made sure he mentioned Fenrir Fightgear - Be the Wolf, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Quavo Huncho was interviewed post fight and said 'Whatevs man, I'll get'em next time.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Roger Rydell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adriano Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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139 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Rydell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adriano Silva!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rydell shoots in but no luck this time.
Rydell dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Rydell's head and hops out.
Silva lands a really nice looking cross but Rydell seems unphased.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rydell.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Rydell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rydell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Rydell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rydell shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Rydell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rydell counters by clinching up.
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rydell is looking to counter the offense by Silva and move into the clinch.
Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Silva gets a double leg takedown into Rydell's guard.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Rydell working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Rydell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rydell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva working hard to break the clinch.
Rydell breaks the clinch.
Rydell shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Rydell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rydell defends it well.
Silva looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rydell!
Rydell sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rydell trying to control from the bottom.
Rydell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rydell.
Silva wants to control from the top but Rydell keeps moving.
Rydell is trying to keep Silva in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rydell being controlled here, momentarily.
Rydell is striking off his back. Silva thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rydell defends it well.
Rydell wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Rydell is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rydell is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva blocks the strikes from Rydell.
Rydell trying to control from the bottom.
Rydell tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Rydell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rydell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rydell is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva is thwarting Rydell's attempts to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adriano Silva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Silva throws a leg kick but Rydell sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rydell wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rydell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rydell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Rydell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Rydell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rydell goes for a double leg but Silva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silva continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Rydell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rydell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silva defends well and Rydell ends up having to push Silva into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Roger Rydell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva tries to work over Rydell's front leg with a kick but Rydell checks it.
Rydell is looking to counter the offense by Silva and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rydell did well to prevent Silva getting side control.
Rydell is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rydell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva is taking a breather. Rydell says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rydell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rydell is not content to let Silva control the position.
Silva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Rydell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rydell is trying to control but can't.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Silva uses his free foot to push down on Rydell's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rydell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rydell regains half guard.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Rydell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Silva lands a nice short elbow.
Rydell has hold of Silva's hands but Silva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rydell moves into full guard.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Rydell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rydell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Silva looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Silva looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Silva!
Silva goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rydell has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Silva but great work by Rydell.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Rydell throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rydell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Silva sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Rydell.
Silva trying to control but Rydell postures up.
Silva is not content to let Rydell control the position.
Rydell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva is not content to let Rydell control the position.
Rydell stalling away here and it's allowed Silva to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adriano Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rydell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Rydell fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Rydell closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Rydell pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Rydell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva.
Rydell tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva leaves Rydell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silva.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Rydell.
Silva looks to land a left hand but Rydell moved out of range nicely.
Rydell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rydell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Silva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva scores with a jab.
Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rydell is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Silva.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Rydell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rydell.
Silva leaves Rydell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rydell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rydell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Silva to score with a decent uppercut.
Adriano Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rydell.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Rydell slips the punch.
Rydell tries to counter by clinching up but Silva breaks away and moves out of range.
Silva leaves Rydell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Silva feints the counter takedown.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rydell was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Rydell tries to counter by clinching up but Silva breaks away and moves out of range.
Rydell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rydell checks a leg kick.
Rydell is looking to counter the offense by Silva and move into the clinch.
Silva drives through with a takedown into Rydell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rydell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rydell looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Silva has picked Rydell up and slammed him! Rydell can't keep hold of the triangle and Silva manages to pass to side control!
Silva avoids the strikes from the bottom by Rydell.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Rydell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rydell struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adriano Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silva winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 26:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adriano Silva!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Lowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Wightman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Blake Wightman was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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23
147 lbs
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29
155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Lowe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Blake Wightman!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wightman shoots for a takedown but Lowe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An inside leg kick from Lowe misses.
Wightman shoots in but Lowe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wightman darts in and clinches Lowe up against the cage.
Wightman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wightman has picked Lowe up - he's going for a ride! Wightman dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wightman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lowe is positioning himself well to prevent Wightman advancing to mount.
Wightman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lowe wants to improve his position but Wightman is controlling well.
Wightman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wightman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wightman prevents Lowe from standing back up.
My spies in New York Striking Academy inform me that Wightman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lowe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wightman.
Wightman working the head and body with strikes.
Wightman working over Lowe with some ground and pound. Lowe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wightman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wightman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wightman thows a huge punch but Lowe dodges it nicely.
Wightman throwing shots but Lowe is blocking nicely.
Wightman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wightman throwing shots but Lowe is blocking nicely.
Wightman is nestled in close to Lowe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wightman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wightman.
Wightman is nestled in close to Lowe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wightman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wightman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wightman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wightman throws a strike but Lowe avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Wightman throws a big right hand that misses.
Wightman distracts Lowe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wightman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wightman is looking to work some ground and pound but Lowe has wrist control.
Wightman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lowe looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wightman won't allow Lowe to get back to his feet.
Lowe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wightman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wightman postures up in Lowe's guard and throws a big left but Lowe blocks it.
Lowe wants to improve his position but instead Wightman has moved into half guard.
Wightman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wightman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wightman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lowe defending well though.
Wightman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wightman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lowe manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lowe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wightman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lowe is out of range and Wightman settles back down.
Lowe stuffs the takedown attempt from Wightman. Wightman gets slowly back to his feet.
Mike Lowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Wightman.
Wightman blocks a head kick by Lowe.
Wightman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Lowe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wightman shoots in for a double leg but Lowe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lowe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lowe tries a head kick but it misses.
Lowe throws a low kick but Wightman avoids it.
Lowe throws a head kick but Wightman moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Lowe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wightman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And Wightman tries to counter it with a takedown but Lowe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lowe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wightman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lowe avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Wightman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wightman shoots in and drives through. Lowe sprawls well.
Lowe looks to score with a jab to the body but Wightman is just out of range.
Lowe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wightman scores with a takedown into Lowe's guard.
Wightman working some strikes from top position.
Lowe wants to stand up but Wightman is controlling him.
Wightman wants to control from the top but Lowe keeps moving.
Wightman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lowe haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wightman looking to sit in guard and control but Lowe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowe wants to get up but he can't break Wightman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wightman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lowe is one step ahead there.
Wightman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wightman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lowe advances to half guard.
Lowe blocks the strikes from Wightman.
Lowe wants to stand but Wightman has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Wightman tries to get to full guard but Lowe has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wightman manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wightman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lowe is one step ahead there.
Wightman keeps trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wightman looks for a takedown but Lowe sprawls well.
Wightman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lowe.
Wightman dives in for a single leg takedown but Lowe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mike Lowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Wightman.
Wightman shoots in and drives through. Lowe sprawls well.
Wightman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lowe doesn't seem bothered though.
Lowe scores with a head kick.
Lowe scores with a nice right hand.
Wightman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lowe.
Wightman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lowe trying to hold on to Wightman's head to control him but Wightman postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wightman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wightman 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.
Wightman is thwarting Lowe's attempts to control the position.
Wightman looks to land a strike but Lowe avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wightman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wightman throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mike Lowe will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lowe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lowe. Wightman shrugs it off though.
A bone on bone clash there as Wightman blocks the leg kick.
Lowe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mike Lowe is winning the standup battle so far.
Wightman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wightman working Lowe over with strikes.
Wightman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wightman connects with a nice short shot to Lowe's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wightman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wightman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wightman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wightman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wightman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lowe is rocked!
Wightman working over Lowe with some ground and pound. Lowe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oh Lowe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wightman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wightman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wightman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wightman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lowe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lowe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wightman.
Wightman slips a nice elbow through Lowe's hands, connecting with Lowe's forehead.
Wightman thows a huge punch but Lowe dodges it nicely.
Wightman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wightman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wightman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lowe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wightman.
Wightman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wightman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wightman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lowe seems to have got his legs back now.
Wightman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lowe taking some punishment here, with Wightman in his half guard.
Wightman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wightman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wightman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lowe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lowe taking some punishment here, with Wightman in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wightman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wightman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Wightman.
Wightman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lowe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wightman.
Wightman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lowe defending well though.
Lowe regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Wightman.
Wightman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lowe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wightman scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wightman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lowe is keeping the position for now.
Wightman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wightman wants to pass the guard but Lowe is keeping the position.
Wightman cracks Lowe with a solid left hand.
Wightman chips away with some ground and pound.
Wightman landing some decent shots from guard.
Wightman throwing strikes from guard but Lowe blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Wightman really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lowe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wightman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wightman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wightman 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.
Lowe manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Lowe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lowe misses with a head kick.
Wightman shoots in and drives through. Lowe sprawls well.
Wightman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lowe!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lowe regains half guard, as Wightman was trying to land strikes.
Lowe is trying to stand up here but Wightman is controlling him well.
Wightman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wightman thows a huge punch but Lowe dodges it nicely.
Wightman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wightman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wightman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Wightman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blake Wightman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wightman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wightman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lowe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wightman working over Lowe with some ground and pound. Lowe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wightman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wightman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wightman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wightman throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lowe to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wightman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wightman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wightman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wightman is looking to advance position but Lowe has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Wightman wants to control but Lowe is having none of it.
Lowe prevents Wightman from getting the reversal.
Wightman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wightman is looking to improve his position but Lowe isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wightman tries to lock up and control but Lowe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wightman is trying desperately to improve position.
Lowe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wightman is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wightman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wightman is looking to get to half guard.
Wightman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mike Lowe will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Wightman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lowe.
Wightman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wightman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wightman is trying to control the action in half guard but Lowe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wightman working Lowe over with strikes.
Wightman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wightman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wightman working the head and body with strikes.
Wightman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowe makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wightman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lowe tries to avoid it but Wightman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lowe to the ground. Lowe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wightman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wightman ducks under a wild hook from Lowe.
Wightman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lowe!
Wightman in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lowe throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lowe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lowe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lowe!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wightman.
Lowe looks to land a combination but Wightman avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wightman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wightman throwing shots but Lowe is blocking nicely.
Wightman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wightman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lowe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wightman.
Lowe taking some punishment here, with Wightman in his half guard.
Wightman wants to take a breather but Lowe is having none of it.
Wightman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wightman working Lowe over with strikes.
Wightman lands with a punch from half guard.
Wightman is trying to control. Lowe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wightman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wightman thows a huge punch but Lowe dodges it nicely.
Lowe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wightman.
Wightman misses with a head shot. Lowe uses the momentum to regain guard.
Wightman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wightman scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wightman scoring with some ground and pound.
Wightman postures up in Lowe's guard and throws a big left but Lowe blocks it.
Wightman stopping the sweep attempt from Lowe.
Wightman with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wightman throwing strikes from guard but Lowe blocks nicely.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wightman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wightman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wightman throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lowe to regain full guard.
Wightman lands a couple of digs.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Blake Wightman.
I think Wightman 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 47:48
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Wightman!
Blake Wightman is the new featherweight champion!
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