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CFN1: Vovchanchyn vs Xerxes PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Caciba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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184 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Diego Caciba!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caciba tries to clinch but McGregor moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Caciba.
Caciba checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Caciba throws a lazy uppercut
and McGregor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McGregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGregor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Caciba fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diego Caciba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caciba is looking to clinch but McGregor is avoiding it.
Caciba wants to clinch up but McGregor keeps it at a distance.
McGregor is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor catches Caciba napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Caciba to the canvas!
Caciba is rocked!
It looks like Diego Caciba has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor stands and steps away. Caciba gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Caciba is still on wobbly legs! Can McGregor finish him?
McGregor closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Caciba out cold! Caciba corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anderson McGregor!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Milley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris comes to the cage accompanied by Kevin Rudolf - In the City. Frank Harris has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 50 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zack Milley!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris gets caught napping as Milley dives in and scores a takedown. Harris manages to retain guard.
Harris manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Harris drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Milley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harriss head.
It looks like Frank Harris has been cut.
Milley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Harris.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Milley prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris looking for a takedown.
Harris wants a takedown.
Milley is looking to break free of the clinch but Harris has double underhooks.
Harris is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Milley pulls guard successfully.
Milley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Harris throwing strikes from guard but Milley blocks nicely.
Milley controls Harris momentarily but Harris frees himself.
Harris won't allow Milley to get back to his feet.
Milley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harris's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris throws an elbow that misses. Milley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Harris's guard. Nice move by Milley!
Milley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Milley postures up in Harris's guard and throws a big left but Harris blocks it.
Harris preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Milley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Milley stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Harris has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Milley manages to get his head free but now Harris has transitioned to an armbar! Milley grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Harris! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Harris!
During a confident post fight interview, Frank Harris thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pinchi Puto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Finnegan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finnegan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Rogues - Gravel Walk. Roy Finnegan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pinchi Puto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Finnegan!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puto looks to score with a jab to the body but Finnegan is just out of range.
Finnegan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Puto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finnegan.
Finnegan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finnegan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Puto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puto throws a lazy right hand but Finnegan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finnegan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Danga de danga de dang - Finnegan scores with a four punch combination!
Finnegan misses with an uppercut.
Puto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Puto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finnegan manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Puto.
Pinchi Puto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finnegan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Puto.
Puto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Finnegans head.
Puto tries to work over Finnegan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Finnegan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Puto.
Puto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Finnegan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Puto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Finnegan throws a head punch that misses.
Finnegan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Finnegan swings wildly with an uppercut but Puto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finnegan has a couple of punches blocked by Puto.
Finnegan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Finnegan backwards.
Puto prevents a body shot from Finnegan.
Puto misses with a knee strike.
Puto lands a body punch.
Puto lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Puto.
Puto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Puto - that landed with a thud.
Puto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Puto lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Puto lands an elbow just above Finnegan 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Finnegan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Finnegan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Puto.
A short left from Puto.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Puto.
It looks like Roy Finnegan has been cut.
Puto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Finnegan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Finnegan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Puto lands a hook that snaps the head of Finnegan backwards.
A knee to the head by Puto.
Puto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Finnegan.
Puto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Puto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Finnegan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Puto looking to throw knees to the head but Finnegan is blocking nicely.
Finnegan throws a head punch that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Puto obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Puto blocks an uppercut.
Puto tries to land knees in the clinch but Finnegan avoids the damage to the body.
Puto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Finnegan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Puto moves out of range of the strikes.
Finnegan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Puto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Puto throws a jab but it's blocked by Finnegan.
A left and a right from Finnegan both land. Nice combination.
Puto cracks Finnegan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Puto lands a right hook to the body.
Finnegan takes a swing at Puto's ribcage but misses.
Finnegan ducks right into an uppercut from Puto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puto misses with a looping right.
Finnegan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Finnegan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Puto moves into the clinch.
Puto landing knees to the body.
Finnegan stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finnegan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Puto lands a nice uppercut.
Puto is leaning against Finnegan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Finnegan looks winded!
Puto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Finnegan backwards.
Finnegan throws a punch but it's blocked by Puto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Finnegan.
Puto lands an elbow inside that Finnegan shrugs off.
Puto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Finnegan.
Finnegan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Finnegan managing to block the knees to the body from Puto.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Puto obliges.
Puto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Puto lands an elbow just above Finnegan 's eye.
Puto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Puto.
Puto is leaning against Finnegan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Puto lands a damaging elbow.
Puto gets through Finnegan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Puto's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Puto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pinchi Puto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roy Finnegan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Puto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Puto throws a nice looking combination but Finnegan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Puto.
Finnegan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Puto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Finnegan is rocked!
Puto ducks under a wild hook from Finnegan.
Puto is looking to counter the offense by Finnegan and move into the clinch.
Puto swings for the body but Finnegan moves out of range.
A cross from Puto lands.
Finnegan is still on wobbly legs! Can Puto finish him?
Finnegan avoids the body shot from Puto.
Finnegan walks straight into a right hand from Puto - that's dropped him! Puto jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Finnegan from any more punishment! Finnegan complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pinchi Puto!
Pinchi Puto managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Project Mayhem, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Caiman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Rothwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caiman comes to the cage accompanied by Iron - Woodkid. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronaldo Caiman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Robbie Rothwell!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caiman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Caiman.
Caiman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rothwell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rothwell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Caiman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rothwell won't be happy with that.
Rothwell is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Caiman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Caiman advances nicely into full mount.
Caiman looking for a guillotine from mount but Rothwell is having none of it.
You get the feeling that Rothwell really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Caiman looking to control and managing it successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caiman goes for an armbar but Rothwell turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rothwell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caiman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Caiman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Caiman keeping moving, preventing Rothwell from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Caiman holds on and takes a little breather.
Rothwell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Caiman looking for a guillotine here but Rothwell defends easily.
Caiman has a closed guard, preventing Rothwell from standing up.
Caiman is pulling down on Rothwell's head. It's preventing any offense from Rothwell, at least for the moment.
Rothwell has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Caiman is proving hard to escape from.
Caiman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caiman has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rothwell should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Caiman has tightened it up now! Rothwell should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ronaldo Caiman!
After the fight, Ronaldo Caiman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Seto Michigawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Rydell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roger Rydell told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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139 lbs
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Seto Michigawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Rydell!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michigawa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Seto Michigawa has been cut.
Rydell drives through with a takedown into Michigawa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rydell wants to control from the top but Michigawa keeps moving.
Michigawa being controlled here, momentarily.
Rydell throws a strike but Michigawa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Michigawa is stalling in the full guard.
Michigawa is in close to Rydell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Our spies down at at Rio Rough House inform us that Rydell has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydell working a defensive guard here.
Rydell has his foot on Michigawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Michigawa works his way back into a safe position though.
Michigawa trying to control but Rydell is working from the bottom.
Rydell looking for a sweep. Not yet Rydell, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rydell being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rydell is looking for a triangle but Michigawa pushes his legs off easily.
Rydell wants to improve his position but instead Michigawa has moved into half guard.
Michigawa stalling.
Rydell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rydell punching from the bottom.
Rydell wants to control but Michigawa is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rydell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michigawa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rydell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rydell pulls Michigawa in close to prevent any damage.
Rydell is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Michigawa frees his head nicely. Oh but Rydell has switched to an armbar! Michigawa is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Roger Rydell!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Roger Rydell waved his t-shirt featuring Ronin Ringwear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathieu Valverde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulo Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mathieu Valverde's chin.
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140 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
3 - 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, Mathieu Valverde!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera shoots in for a takedown but Valverde shows good takedown defense.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera throws a leg kick but Valverde checks it.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera dives in for a single leg takedown but Valverde sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Valverde with the counter takedown but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera avoids it easily.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Valverde to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera wriggles free and stands up.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valverde throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera was covering up waiting for the punch and Valverde finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valverde trying to control but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valverde is one step ahead there.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Valverde defends well.
Valverde trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valverde pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Valverde landing some decent shots from guard.
Valverde wants to control from the top but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera keeps moving.
Valverde looking to sit in guard and control but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Valverde's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valverde trying to control the position here.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera trying to control but Valverde is working from the bottom.
Valverde looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera wanted to stand there but Valverde had control of the position.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Valverde is trying to keep Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera wants to stand but Valverde has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Valverde sprawls well. Valverde wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera lands with an uppercut that bounces Valverde off the cage and back into range.
Valverde clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is trying to drag Valverde to the mat but Valverde just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Valverde is pushing Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paulo Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valverde but Valverde pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera enables Valverde to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Valverde trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valverde wants to stand but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Valverde sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valverde gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valverde trying to control but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is working from the bottom.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is pulling down on Valverde's head. It's preventing any offense from Valverde, at least for the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Valverde 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valverde is working Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Valverde defends well.
Valverde trying to control but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is working from the bottom.
Valverde wants to pass the guard but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valverde trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valverde gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Valverde must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera wants to hit a switch here but Valverde passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera there!
Valverde trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You get the feeling that Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Valverde avoids the attempt from Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera to control.
Valverde trying to control but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is having none of it.
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.
Mathieu Valverde showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera drives through with a takedown into Valverde's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Valverde is on top in guard.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera working for submissions but it's allowed Valverde to get to half guard.
Valverde is stalling here. Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Valverde seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valverde regains half guard.
Valverde is refusing to be controlled, as Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera sits in half guard.
Valverde wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Valverde defends it well.
Valverde is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Valverde trying to control from the bottom.
Valverde keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mathieu Valverde has got the better of the ground game so far.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera trying to control the action but Valverde is working from the bottom.
Valverde should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Valverde is looking to control Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Valverde avoid being mounted?
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera seems to be looking for submissions.
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.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is taking a breather. Valverde 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.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valverde wants to get back to his feet.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Valverde defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera wants to pass the guard but Valverde is defending well.
Valverde actively working from the bottom here.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera throws a strike but Valverde avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is looking to clinch but Valverde is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Valverde looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Valverde tries to buck Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera off but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is having none of it.
Valverde manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Valverde wants to stand up but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is controlling the position.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Valverde moves into full mount! Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera won't be happy about that!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee warns Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mathieu Valverde.
Well Valverde has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfonso Beneventi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Svyatoslav Bondarenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alfonso Beneventi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Svyatoslav Bondarenko's chin.
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280 lbs
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254 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alfonso Beneventi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Svyatoslav Bondarenko!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beneventi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bondarenko as he avoids it easily.
Bondarenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Beneventi keeps the fight on the outside.
Beneventi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Beneventi lands with a left to the head.
Beneventi lands with a short shot to the head.
Beneventi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bondarenko told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Beneventi swings wildly with an uppercut but Bondarenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bondarenko throws an elbow but it misses.
Bondarenko pushes off an throws an elbow but Beneventi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bondarenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bondarenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Beneventi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Beneventi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bondarenko pushes off an throws an elbow but Beneventi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Beneventi avoids the elbow strike from Bondarenko, against the cage.
Beneventi blocks an elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beneventi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Beneventi lands a big right hand that drops Bondarenko! The killer instinct kicks in and Beneventi finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Beneventi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alfonso Beneventi!
After winning the bout, Alfonso Beneventi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Beeker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando Nunez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nunez has chosen I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryan Beeker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Orlando Nunez!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beeker 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.
Beeker stopping the sweep attempt from Nunez.
Nunez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beeker is aware though and is defending well.
Nunez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beeker manages to get himself to full guard.
Beeker pulls Nunez in close to his closed guard and prevents Nunez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Beeker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Beeker tries to get out of the position.
Beeker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nunez wants to control from the top but Beeker keeps moving.
Beeker pulls Nunez in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beeker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beeker pulls Nunez in close to his closed guard and prevents Nunez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nunez trying to control the position from guard on top but Beeker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Beeker is pulling down on Nunez's head to control his posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Beeker looks to land a combination but Nunez avoids it well.
Beeker shoots in for a takedown but Nunez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Nunez with that takedown attempt.
Nunez tries to close the distance and clinch but Beeker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nunez misses with a kick to the body.
Nunez darts in trying to clinch
and Beeker counters with a takedown into side control.
Beeker scoring with punches and elbows.
Nunez is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunez is still trying to improve position.
Beeker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nunez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Beeker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
A control attempt from Nunez but he's now mounted!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nunez is looking to get to half guard.
Beeker controlling the position easily from mount.
Nunez told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beeker wants to control the pace but Nunez is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Beeker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nunez shoots for a double leg takedown but Beeker sprawls well. He's pushed Nunez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Beeker tries a head kick but it misses.
Beeker lands a two punch combo.
Nunez leaves Beeker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Beeker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nunez sprawls well initially but Beeker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Beeker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Beeker there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunez wants to control but Beeker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Beeker is keen to just control but Nunez is a slippery customer.
Nunez trying to control from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Beeker wants to free his trapped foot but Nunez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Beeker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nunez keeps working.
Ryan Beeker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nunez wants to improve his position but Beeker is controlling well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nunez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Beeker's calf.
Nunez dives in and scores a takedown into Beeker's guard.
Nunez stopping the sweep attempt from Beeker.
Beeker wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nunez manages to pass to side control.
Beeker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nunez can do to turn this around?
Beeker has his hands clasped together around Nunez's back. He's all about the action.
Beeker is pressing down on Nunez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nunez controlling from the top position.
Nunez is standing up over Beeker. Beeker looks to escape but Nunez dives into side control.
Beeker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Beeker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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.
Beeker keeping moving, preventing Nunez from controlling successfully.
Beeker is looking to sweep but instead, Nunez has passed into half guard.
Beeker is refusing to be controlled, as Nunez sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nunez is looking to advance position but Beeker won't allow it.
Beeker looking for submissions off his back.
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 Ryan Beeker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Beeker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nunez moves out of range as Beeker strikes.
Nunez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Beeker.
Nunez is looking to clinch but Beeker is avoiding it.
Beeker has closed the distance and engaged Nunez in a clinch.
Nunez controlling the action here for a moment.
Nunez taking a breather.
Beeker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ryan Beeker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nunez fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beeker has closed the distance and engaged Nunez in a clinch.
Beeker is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beeker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nunez's efforts to push away.
Nunez wants a takedown but no success here.
Nunez tries to pull guard but Beeker won't allow it.
Ryan Beeker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orlando Nunez.
Nunez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beeker tries to pull guard but Nunez holds him up against the cage and eventually Beeker drops back down to his feet.
Nunez jumps guard but Beeker stands there with Nunez around his waist. Nunez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Beeker gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Nunez wants to get back to full guard but Beeker has passed into side control.
Beeker stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beeker pushes Nunez up against the cage in a clinch.
Beeker has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Nunez is trying to keep an underhook but Beeker manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Beeker tries to stand and escape but Nunez is controlling the position.
Beeker has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beeker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Beeker goes for an armbar but Nunez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Nunez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beeker keeping moving, preventing Nunez from controlling successfully.
Nunez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Beeker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nunez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Beeker wants to sweep but no luck.
Beeker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Beeker is working an open guard so Nunez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nunez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Beeker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Beeker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Beeker 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Beeker!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hank Roy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dadhri Senchai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roy comes to the cage accompanied by Heat of the Moment. Hank Roy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hank Roy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dadhri Senchai!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Roy.
Senchai moves in looking to clinch but Roy pushes him off.
Senchai misses with a takedown attempt - Roy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Roy swinging wildly here.
Despite the aggression on Senchai's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Roy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Roy wants it to stay on the feet.
Senchai needs to keep his hands up - Roy had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Dadhri Senchai has been cut.
Roy scores with a jab to the body.
Senchai wants to clinch.
Roy has Senchai up against the cage in a clinch.
Roy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Roy lands an uppercut.
Roy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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!
Roy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Roy.
Roy prevents the takedown attempt.
Hank Roy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dadhri Senchai.
Senchai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Roy gets underhooks to prevent Senchai's takedown attempt.
Roy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Senchais head.
A short uppercut from Roy.
Roy lands a nice knee to the body.
Senchai looks winded!
Roy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Roy.
Senchai is rocked!
Roy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Senchais head.
Senchai is still on wobbly legs! Can Roy finish him?
Senchai trying to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Roy.
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!
With the fighters up against the cage, Senchai throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Senchai throws an elbow but misses.
Senchai seems to have recovered his senses.
Roy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Senchai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Senchai tries to land knees in the clinch but Roy avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Roy.
Roy lands a right hand.
Roy creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Senchai's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Senchai drops to his knees and Roy pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Roy!
Hank Roy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Vovchanchyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rostam Xerxes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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285 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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290 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Igor Vovchanchyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rostam Xerxes!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Xerxes misses.
Vovchanchyn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Xerxes manages to circle out of the way.
Rostam Xerxes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vovchanchyn slips a jab from Xerxes.
Vovchanchyn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vovchanchyn blocks an uppercut.
Vovchanchyn crunches a lovely knee into Xerxes's ribcage.
Vovchanchyn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Xerxes takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Rostam Xerxes has been cut.
Xerxes looks winded!
Vovchanchyn looking to throw knees to the head but Xerxes is blocking nicely.
Vovchanchyn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Xerxes avoids it.
Xerxes tries to work over Vovchanchyn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vovchanchyn.
Xerxes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vovchanchyn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Xerxes's face.
Vovchanchyn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Xerxes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vovchanchyn tries to land knees in the clinch but Xerxes avoids the damage to the body.
Vovchanchyn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vovchanchyn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vovchanchyn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vovchanchyn misses with a knee strike.
Vovchanchyn lands a good knee to the midsection. Xerxes won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn connects with a knee to the head.
Vovchanchyn lands a knee to the head.
That has opened up Rostam Xerxes's cut even more.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Xerxes's face.
Vovchanchyn with a knee to the head.
Vovchanchyn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Xerxes's face.
Vovchanchyn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vovchanchyn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vovchanchyn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Xerxes's face.
Vovchanchyn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vovchanchyn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vovchanchyn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vovchanchyn lands a knee to the body.
Vovchanchyn landing knees to the head.
The cut above Rostam Xerxes's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vovchanchyn landing knees to the body.
Vovchanchyn scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Vovchanchyn.
Xerxes wants to get back to striking at distance but Vovchanchyn won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vovchanchyn scores with a knee to the head.
A short left from Vovchanchyn.
Xerxes misses with a punch to the body.
Vovchanchyn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Xerxes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vovchanchyn misses with a knee strike.
Vovchanchyn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Xerxes can't find room to land a body shot as Vovchanchyn controls the action.
Vovchanchyn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vovchanchyn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Xerxes is defending well for now.
Vovchanchyn tries to land a knee to the head but Xerxes blocks with his arms.
Vovchanchyn tries a knee to the head but Xerxes blocks it.
Vovchanchyn swings wildly with an uppercut but Xerxes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vovchanchyn scores with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Xerxes as the two fighters clinch.
Vovchanchyn misses with a knee to the head.
Vovchanchyn with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn looking to throw knees to the head but Xerxes is blocking nicely.
Nice body punch from Xerxes.
Xerxes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Xerxes lands a nice shot that snaps Vovchanchyn's head back.
It looks like Igor Vovchanchyn has been cut.
Vovchanchyn closes the distance and pushes Xerxes back into the cage.
Xerxes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Xerxes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Xerxes misses with a hook. Vovchanchyn ducked under it nicely.
Vovchanchyn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Xerxes keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Xerxes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vovchanchyn loads up on a big right hand but Xerxes slips the punch.
Xerxes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vovchanchyn cracks Xerxes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rostam Xerxes's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vovchanchyn. That's going to slow Xerxes down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Xerxes.
Vovchanchyn tries to clinch but Xerxes moves out of range.
As Vovchanchyn backs off Xerxes throws a huge counter combo but Vovchanchyn manages to avoid it all.
Vovchanchyn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Vovchanchyn as he connects with a hook.
Xerxes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vovchanchyn throws a leg kick which misses Xerxes's front leg but catches the back leg as Xerxes tries to avoid it.
Xerxes misses with an uppercut. Vovchanchyn saw that one coming.
Vovchanchyn with a hook.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rostam Xerxes's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Igor Vovchanchyn!
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