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AFC Fight Night 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dan Sergeant (ranked 22172 p4p, 597 weight class) and Pietro De Negri (ranked 6605 p4p, 512 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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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Sergeant!
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, Pietro De Negri!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Negri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sergeant drops down looking for a counter takedown but De Negri sprawls and moves away.
De Negri looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sergeant just misses with a punch to the body.
De Negri throws a nice looking combination but Sergeant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sergeant drops down looking for a counter takedown but De Negri sprawls and moves away.
De Negri is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De Negri gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sergeant to score an easy takedown into full guard.
De Negri looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sergeant passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sergeant tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sergeant is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Negri is looking for a sweep.
Sergeant scores with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on De Negri's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
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.
De Negri tries to buck Sergeant off but Sergeant is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Negri manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sergeant is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sergeant is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sergeant passes to side control.
De Negri struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De Negri is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sergeant staying calm.
De Negri prevents Sergeant from improving position.
De Negri gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sergeant working De Negri over with strikes.
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.
Sergeant prevents De Negri from improving his position.
Sergeant is taking a breather. De Negri 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.
De Negri is trying to stand up here but Sergeant is controlling him well.
De Negri missing with punches from the bottom.
De Negri tries to kick Sergeant off but Sergeant keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Negri shoots in for a takedown but Sergeant shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
De Negri leaves Sergeant with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
De Negri swings for the body but Sergeant moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Sergeant dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
De Negri tries a head kick but it misses.
Dan Sergeant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Negri fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sergeant scores with a takedown into De Negri's guard.
De Negri wants to sweep but no luck.
Sergeant stays in close to De Negri's body and controls the position.
De Negri managing to control the position.
Sergeant slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Negri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sergeant is aware though and is defending well.
De Negri keeping moving, preventing Sergeant from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Negri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sergeant with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
De Negri trying to keep a closed guard but Sergeant is proving a slippery customer.
Sergeant content to stall in guard here.
Sergeant trying to control the position from guard on top but De Negri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sergeant shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
De Negri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Negri trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Sergeant manages to pass to mount!
Sergeant content just to control the position here.
De Negri 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.
De Negri wants to control but Sergeant is keeping busy and won't allow it.
De Negri wants to stand back up but Sergeant manages to pass into side control.
Sergeant happy to just control the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Negri is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sergeant off and has taken his back!
Sergeant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Negri can do to turn this around?
Sergeant is trying to break free.
Sergeant wants to control his opponent's hands but De Negri gets his hands free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
De Negri throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
De Negri doesn't have the hooks in and Sergeant manages to turn into his guard.
Sergeant is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Negri wants to sweep here but Sergeant controlling him for the moment.
Sergeant wants to control from the top but De Negri keeps moving.
Sergeant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sergeant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Negri throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
De Negri looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sergeant is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Sergeant dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
De Negri darts in trying to clinch
and Sergeant counters with a shoot takedown. De Negri fights it but they end up in guard.
De Negri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Negri wants to sweep here but Sergeant controlling him for the moment.
De Negri has control of Sergeant's left arm, preventing Sergeant from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sergeant sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sergeant trying to control the position from guard on top but De Negri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sergeant not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sergeant throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. De Negri was covering up waiting for the punch and Sergeant finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sergeant stopping the sweep attempt from De Negri.
Dan Sergeant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Negri lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sergeant wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Negri wants to control from the top but Sergeant keeps moving.
Sergeant is pulling down on De Negri's head. It's preventing any offense from De Negri, at least for the moment.
Sergeant is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
De Negri would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sergeant is pulling down on De Negri's head. It's preventing any offense from De Negri, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Negri is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sergeant wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sergeant continues to stall.
Sergeant controls De Negri momentarily but De Negri frees himself.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
De Negri throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sergeant's waist but Sergeant gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Negri off to one side.
De Negri throws a nice looking combination but Sergeant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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.
Sergeant closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sergeant lands in his opponent's guard.
De Negri pushes Sergeant off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
De Negri misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
De Negri tries to clinch but Sergeant moves away
and Sergeant counters with a shoot takedown. De Negri fights it but they end up in guard.
Sergeant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
De Negri is looking for a triangle but Sergeant pushes his legs off easily.
De Negri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Negri looking to control.
Pietro De Negri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dan Sergeant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sergeant drops back, looking for a kneebar! De Negri looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. De Negri looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from De Negri!
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 Dan Sergeant.
Well Sergeant 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Sergeant!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Simmons (ranked 5435 p4p, 246 weight class) and Kirk Sims (ranked 25306 p4p, 383 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Gregory Simmons has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gregory Simmons seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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140 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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Brawler
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gregory Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kirk Sims!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sims shoots in and drives through. Simmons sprawls well.
Simmons keeps Sims at a distance using the push kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sims enables Simmons to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sims manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Simmons sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sims escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simmons gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Simmons is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sims had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Simmons defends it easily.
Sims not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simmons sitting in guard here, content to control.
Simmons advances to half guard.
Sims wants to get back to his feet.
Sims has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simmons is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Simmons content to control rather than advance.
Sims wants to control but Simmons is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sims is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Simmons pulls his head out easily.
Simmons is controlling the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sims gets caught napping as Simmons dives in and scores a takedown. Sims manages to retain guard.
Sims wriggles free and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons instigates a clinch.
Simmons looking to throw knees to the head but Sims is blocking nicely.
Simmons stalling against the cage.
Sims is trying to drag Simmons to the mat but Simmons just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sims is fighting off a takedown attempt but Simmons is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sims to the mat. Sims regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Simmons knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sims on the ground.
Sims trying to strike off his back.
Sims trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sims looking for a guillotine here but Simmons defends easily.
Simmons has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Simmons engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sims has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simmons can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Simmons dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Simmons or perhaps it was just good defense by Sims, which made it look bad.
Simmons looks to throw the jab but Sims is out of range.
Sims tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sims shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simmons defends it nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Sims scores with a four punch combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sims. Sims obviously looking to wear him down.
Sims shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Simmons sprawls well. Simmons wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sims gets slowly back to his feet.
Simmons clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sims up against the cage.
Simmons jumps guard.
Simmons will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sims slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sims working away.
Simmons is looking to regain half guard here but Sims keeps moving and retains side control.
Simmons looks to move to half guard but instead Sims has passed into mount! Damn!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sims stands up from mount. Strange move.
Sims falls off balance throwing a combination
and Simmons counters with a single leg into guard. Sims didn't expect that.
Simmons trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Simmons slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Simmons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Simmons tries to stand but Sims is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sims has momentary wrist control but Simmons slips an elbow through the middle.
Simmons showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Simmons with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Simmons postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sims is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Simmons, into his guard.
Simmons is looking to sweep but instead, Sims has passed into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sims trying to control from half guard but Simmons is working away.
Simmons on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Simmons tries to get out of the position.
Simmons is trying to control but can't.
Simmons looking for submissions off his back.
Sims is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simmons is just riding it out for now. Sims eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simmons is controlling Sims's trapped leg to prevent Sims from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kirk Sims will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sims looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simmons drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sims sprawls and moves away.
Simmons swats away the attempt to clinch by Sims.
Simmons closes the distance and pushes Sims back into the cage.
Simmons tries to land a knee to the head but Sims blocks with his arms.
Sims has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Simmons avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Simmons manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simmons. Sims does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sims raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Some wild striking there from Sims.
Simmons keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons clinches with his opponent.
Simmons pulls guard effortlessly.
Sims wants to control from the top but Simmons keeps moving.
Sims stopping the sweep attempt from Simmons.
Simmons is pulling down on Sims's head. It's preventing any offense from Sims, at least for the moment.
Simmons is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Simmons trying to keep a closed guard but Sims is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is pulling down on Sims's head to control his posture.
Simmons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sims postures up in Simmons's guard and throws a big left but Simmons blocks it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Simmons clinches up against the cage.
Come on Simmons - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sims is looking to break free of the clinch but Simmons has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sims throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Simmons's head.
Simmons thumps Sims with a low kick.
Sims is looking to clinch but Simmons is avoiding it.
Sims tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simmons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simmons is looking for a counter combo.
Simmons fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sims sprawls well initially but Simmons persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sims wants to control but Simmons is keeping busy.
Simmons sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sims defending well though.
Sims wants to control but Simmons is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sims tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sims is trying to control but can't.
Simmons controlling the action here.
Simmons wants to work for an arm triangle but Sims is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sims trying to control from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Simmons fails with the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simmons gets a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Simmons showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simmons 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Simmons!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cain Alvarado (ranked 5418 p4p, 464 weight class) and Huffy Meadows (ranked 5937 p4p, 494 weight class). Huffy Meadows acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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146 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cain Alvarado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Huffy Meadows!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarado has his takedown stuffed
and Meadows counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Alvarado is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Alvarado fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Meadows is looking to slow Alvarado down with leg kicks.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Alvarado enables Meadows to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Alvarado manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Meadows passes into half guard.
Meadows really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alvarado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Meadows is trying to work for a kimura but Alvarado is defending well.
Alvarado tries to roll over but Meadows keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meadows stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Alvarado to get to his feet.
Alvarado fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Alvarado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarado has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Meadows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meadows throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alvarado stuffs the takedown.
Alvarado checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Meadows slaps away a takedown attempt from Alvarado, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Meadows unleashes a big counter combination but Alvarado bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Alvarado shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Meadows pinned against the cage. Meadows gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Meadows takes the fight into the clinch.
Meadows breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alvarado tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Meadows defends well and Alvarado ends up having to push Meadows into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Meadows has closed the distance and engaged Alvarado in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meadows breaks from the clinch.
Meadows misses with a leg kick.
Meadows clinches up with Alvarado and pushes him back against the cage.
Meadows's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alvarado checks a leg kick nicely.
Meadows tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvarado was well out of range. Poor timing from Meadows.
Alvarado lands with a shot to the body.
Alvarado scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Meadows stuffs the takedown attempt from Alvarado. Alvarado gets slowly back to his feet.
Meadows throws a sloppy head kick and Alvarado moves out of range easily.
Meadows turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alvarado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alvarado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvarado shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Meadows as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarado tries to score with a low kick but Meadows moves his leg out of the way.
Alvarado is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Meadows shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Alvarado napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Meadows goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Alvarado rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Meadows's guard! Nice work there by Alvarado!
Meadows keeping moving, preventing Alvarado from controlling successfully.
Alvarado won't allow Meadows to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarado trying to control the position from guard on top but Meadows is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarado is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Meadows is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Meadows has his feet on Alvarado's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Alvarado fails with a takedown attempt.
Meadows closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meadows tries for a takedown. No joy.
Meadows manages to break the clinch.
Alvarado shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Meadows as he avoids it easily.
Alvarado is looking to clinch.
Meadows swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huffy Meadows dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Alvarado tries to close the distance and clinch up but Meadows swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Meadows throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Meadows closes the distance and clinches.
Meadows pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meadows throws a jab when Alvarado was well out of range.
Meadows throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Meadows throws a chopping leg kick but Alvarado manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Meadows feints and then cracks Alvarado's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alvarado down.
Meadows shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Alvarado kicks Meadows off and gets back to his feet.
Cain Alvarado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Meadows as Alvarado shoots in.
Meadows has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Meadows decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Meadows seems to be working for a kimura but Alvarado defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarado trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meadows trying to control from Alvarado's half guard. Alvarado has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Huffy Meadows has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alvarado 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.
Meadows wants to control from the top but Alvarado keeps moving.
Meadows stands up from Alvarado's guard - Meadows perhaps looking for a knockout.
Alvarado tries to clinch there but Meadows circles away.
Alvarado tries to clinch but Meadows moves out of range.
Meadows throws a fast counter high kick but Alvarado manages to duck under it in time.
Meadows misses with a body shot.
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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alvarado looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Huffy Meadows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Meadows. No joy for Alvarado on that attempt.
Meadows buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alvarado shoots for a takedown but Meadows saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Alvarado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarado shoots in and drives through. Meadows sprawls well.
Meadows lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alvarado's sensitive parts.
Meadows tries to work over Alvarado's front leg with a kick but Alvarado checks it.
Meadows cracks Alvarado with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alvarado tries to clinch up but Meadows circles away and keeps his distance.
Alvarado goes for a double leg but Meadows avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Meadows continues to drive forward.
Alvarado has his takedown stuffed
and Meadows cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alvarado throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alvarado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meadows.
Alvarado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarado shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Meadows.
Huffy Meadows seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alvarado fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Meadows is looking to slow Alvarado down with leg kicks.
Alvarado fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Meadows clinches up with Alvarado and pushes him back against the cage.
Meadows breaks the clinch.
Meadows misses with a leg kick.
Alvarado tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Meadows throws a body kick that misses.
Meadows misses with a takedown
and Alvarado counters with a two punch combo.
Meadows shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meadows seems to be working for a kimura but Alvarado defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meadows seems to be looking for submissions.
Meadows stands up out of the half guard.
Alvarado tries to close the distance and clinch but Meadows swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Meadows was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Meadows circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alvarado fails to land the takedown.
Meadows clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huffy Meadows showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Alvarado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Meadows drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Meadows tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Alvarado struggling a bit here.
Alvarado is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarado gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Meadows is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Alvarado wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meadows trying to pass the guard but Alvarado defending well.
Meadows content to control rather than advance.
Alvarado trying to control but Meadows postures up.
Alvarado is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Meadows stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Alvarado to get to his feet.
Alvarado gets tackled into the cage by Meadows. Meadows maintains the clinch.
Meadows lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alvarado backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meadows gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Alvarado regains guard.
Alvarado can't keep his opponent in guard - Meadows advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Alvarado works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alvarado is working an open guard so Meadows takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Alvarado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Meadows paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alvarado checks a leg kick nicely.
Alvarado throwing a counter right hand but Meadows manages to avoid it.
Alvarado will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Meadows tried to score with a low kick but Alvarado checks it.
Meadows is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarado.
Meadows looking to score a takedown here. Alvarado is defending well but Meadows drives through and ends up in Alvarado's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Meadows trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meadows gets to his feet. Alvarado looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meadows moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alvarado fails in his attempt to clinch.
Meadows was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Meadows shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Meadows was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Alvarado throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Alvarado is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Meadows stuffs the takedown attempt from Alvarado. Alvarado gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alvarado shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Meadows sprawls well. Meadows wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alvarado gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Alvarado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meadows has managed to clinch.
Meadows manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meadows misses with a kick to the body.
Alvarado shoots in for a double leg but Meadows sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alvarado shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Meadows pinned against the cage. Meadows gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Meadows turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Meadows connects with an inside leg kick.
Alvarado shoots in but no luck this time.
A countering left hand to the body from Meadows misses.
Meadows throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Meadows drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Alvarado manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Cain Alvarado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meadows breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huffy Meadows comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Meadows 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huffy Meadows!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ari Ahikaroa (ranked 7569 p4p, 665 weight class) and John Franco (ranked 22395 p4p, 806 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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27
202 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ari Ahikaroa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Franco!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahikaroa thows a leg kick but Franco checks it
and Franco counters with a single leg into guard. Ahikaroa didn't expect that.
Franco decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ahikaroa, up you get!
Franco looking to score a takedown here. Ahikaroa is defending well but Franco drives through and ends up in Ahikaroa's guard.
Franco gets to his feet - Ahikaroa follows without any prompting.
Franco has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ahikaroa tries for a takedown but Franco circles away easily
and Franco counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ahikaroa wants to get back to his feet but Franco passes into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahikaroa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Franco perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ahikaroa is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco controlling the pace.
Franco looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Franco takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Franco passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ahikaroa!
Ahikaroa tries to control Franco's body but Franco pushes him off. Ahikaroa squirms to his side and now Franco has his back!
You can see the frustration on Ahikaroa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franco has good solid back control here.
Franco is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Franco gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Franco gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Franco apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Franco lands a jab to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ahikaroa.
Franco shoots in looking for a takedown but Ahikaroa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Franco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ahikaroa fails with a takedown attempt.
Ahikaroa moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFranco.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ari Ahikaroa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahikaroa looks for a takedown but Franco sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahikaroa has his takedown stuffed
and Franco counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ahikaroa won't be happy with that.
Franco working the ground and pound from side control.
Ahikaroa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ahikaroa tries to get out of the position.
Franco remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
It looks like Franco might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franco looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franco taking a breather here.
Franco working the ground and pound.
Ahikaroa being controlled for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Franco dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Franco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Franco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ahikaroa defends it nicely.
Ahikaroa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Franco as he jumps to the side.
Franco moves out of range as Ahikaroa throws a body kick.
Franco is looking to slow Ahikaroa down with leg kicks.
Franco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco blocks the body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Franco is defended easily by Ahikaroa.
Ari Ahikaroa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Franco.
Franco has closed the distance and engaged Ahikaroa in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco breaks from the clinch.
Ahikaroa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Franco swivels and escapes.
Ahikaroa shoots in for a takedown but Franco shows good takedown defense.
Franco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ahikaroa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Franco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ahikaroa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ahikaroa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ahikaroa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ahikaroa wants to clinch up but Franco keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahikaroa shoots for a takedown but Franco saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ahikaroa throws a leg kick
and Franco holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Franco is looking for a takedown.
Franco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Franco pushes Ahikaroa up against the cage in a clinch.
Franco has hold of one of Ahikaroa's legs. Ahikaroa is fighting the takedown attempt but Franco gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahikaroa looking for subs off his back but Franco has passed one foot through into half guard.
Franco is thwarting Ahikaroa's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahikaroa wants to improve his position but Franco is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franco is thwarting Ahikaroa's attempts to control the position.
Franco decides to stand up.
Franco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Franco clinches up against the cage.
Franco gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahikaroa trying to control the position.
Ahikaroa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ahikaroa trying to control the position.
Franco not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franco stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Franco jabs at Ahikaroa's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Franco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Franco closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ahikaroa did well to prevent Franco getting side control.
Ahikaroa is looking to control Franco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ahikaroa avoid being mounted?
Ahikaroa wants to get back to full guard.
Franco decides to return to a standing position.
Ahikaroa darts in looking for a takedown but Franco gets double underhooks and turns Ahikaroa into the cage.
Ahikaroa sets himself, and Franco steps forward looking for the clinch! Ahikaroa avoids it this time.
Franco drives through with a takedown into Ahikaroa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Franco's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Franco's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ahikaroa has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Franco has passed into side control.
Franco tries for a kimura but Ahikaroa is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahikaroa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Franco decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ahikaroa to his feet.
Franco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ahikaroa tries to avoid it but Franco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ahikaroa to the ground. Ahikaroa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ahikaroa is looking for a counter combo.
Franco closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ahikaroa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ahikaroa trying to control the position but instead, Franco has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ahikaroa into the cage.
Franco breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahikaroa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Franco's sensitive parts.
Franco pushes Ahikaroa up against the cage in a clinch.
Franco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ahikaroa.
Franco has clasped his hands together around Ahikaroa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
You can see the frustration on Ahikaroa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ahikaroa is looking to regain half guard here but Franco keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahikaroa wants to get back to his feet.
Franco landing strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Franco works to advance to full mount. Ahikaroa defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Franco looking for a guillotine from mount but Ahikaroa is having none of it.
Franco tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Franco is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ahikaroa can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franco with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Franco working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ahikaroa working to try and regain half guard.
Franco looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ari Ahikaroa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Franco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Franco is standing up, even though he is in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Franco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Franco 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Franco!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rex Ruger (ranked 4386 p4p, 207 weight class) and Pablo Jr Silva (ranked 6778 p4p, 292 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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29
143 lbs
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rex Ruger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pablo Jr Silva!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
Rex Ruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruger tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Ruger tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ruger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ruger closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Ruger looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ruger wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ruger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ruger wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva wants to control from the top but Ruger keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ruger holds on and takes a little breather.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Ruger is keeping the position.
Silva postures up.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ruger wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva throws a low kick but Ruger moves out of range easily.
Silva dives in and grabs Ruger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ruger pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
Rex Ruger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Jr Silva.
Ruger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva shoots in but Ruger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ruger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silva defends well and Ruger ends up having to push Silva into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Silva throws a solid leg kick but Ruger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Silva.
Silva drives through with a takedown into Ruger's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Silva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ruger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ruger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruger is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Silva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ruger quickly recovers to half guard.
Ruger is trying to control but Silva manages to pass to mount!
Ruger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ruger slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Ruger looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pablo Jr Silva will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ruger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
Ruger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Ruger persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Ruger fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Ruger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ruger looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Silva!
Silva gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silva holds on and takes a little breather.
Silva looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ruger is defending well. Silva quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ruger has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Silva celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pablo Jr Silva!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ross Gleeson (ranked 5550 p4p, 472 weight class) and Gabriel Ward (ranked 5157 p4p, 449 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ross Gleeson!
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, Gabriel Ward!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gleeson.
Gleeson swinging wildly here.
Ross Gleeson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gleeson defending well as Ward loads up on a big left hand.
That kick from Gleeson tenderised Ward's leg. Ward is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ward fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gleeson manages to avoid it.
Gleeson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ward misses with a body shot.
Ward misses with a two punch combination.
Gleeson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gleeson moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gleeson scoring well with a low kick there.
Gleeson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ward is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ward avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Gleeson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good exchange - Ward coming out on top.
Ward defending well as Gleeson loads up on a big left hand.
Ward changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gleeson!
Gleeson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ward moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Gleeson.
Ward looks to score with a jab to the body but Gleeson is just out of range.
Gleeson tests Ward's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gleeson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ward misses with a body shot.
Ward moves away from the strike by Gleeson.
Good leg kick by Gleeson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ward tries to bum rush Gleeson with a series of wild strikes but Gleeson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward swings for the body but Gleeson moves out of range.
Gleeson misses with the combination.
Gleeson throws a leg kick which misses Ward's front leg but catches the back leg as Ward tries to avoid it.
No joy there for Gleeson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ward fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ward is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gleeson rather than just go for the knockout.
A combination from Gleeson does no damage.
Gleeson takes a swing at Ward's ribcage but misses.
Ward takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gleeson swinging wildly here.
Gleeson blocks a jab.
Gleeson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gleeson throws a head kick but Ward moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gleeson lands with a hook. Ward tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gleeson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gleeson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ward.
Ward scores with a one two! Gleeson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ward's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gleeson with a hook.
Gleeson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ward.
Gleeson swinging wildly here.
Ward avoids the head kick by Gleeson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gleeson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gleeson throws a chopping leg kick but Ward manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gleeson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gleeson throws a series of punches but Ward avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gleeson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gleeson connects with an inside leg kick.
Gleeson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ward throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Gleeson misses its intended target.
Gleeson loads up on a big right hand but Ward slips the punch.
Ward steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gleeson. That one must have hurt.
The fighters circling - Ward throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ward getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ward goes for a double leg but Gleeson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gleeson continues to drive forward.
Ross Gleeson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Ward.
Ward displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gleeson throws out the jab.
Ward looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gleeson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ward.
Ward throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gleeson counters with a nice leg kick.
Ward takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That kick from Gleeson tenderised Ward's leg. Ward is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Gleeson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gleeson connects with a leg kick. Ward looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ward blocks a head kick by Gleeson.
Gleeson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gleeson looks for the body kick but Ward saw that one coming.
Ward tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gleeson lands a head kick!
Gleeson's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Gleeson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gleeson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ward has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ward and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An inside leg kick lands from Gleeson.
Gleeson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gleeson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
Ward throws a combination that misses
and Gleeson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gleeson throws a sloppy head kick and Ward moves out of range easily.
Ward chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gleeson can pounce on him.
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Gleeson.
Gleeson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ward.
Ross Gleeson is winning the standup battle so far.
Ward goes for a double leg but Gleeson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gleeson continues to drive forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gleeson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gleeson scores with a push kick.
Gleeson lands a nice hook to Ward's body. Ward takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gleeson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ward fails with a takedown attempt.
Ward takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ward avoids the head kick by Gleeson.
Gleeson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ward.
Ward on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward throws a looping overhand right but Gleeson ducks down to avoid it.
Gleeson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ward. That did some damage!
Gleeson loads up on a big right hand but Ward slips the punch.
Ward lands a jab to Gleeson's midsection.
Ward fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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!
Gleeson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ward moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ward with the counter takedown but Gleeson avoids it easily.
Gleeson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gleeson scores with a leg kick.
Gleeson scores with a nice body kick.
Gleeson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ward. That did some damage!
Gleeson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ward uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gleeson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ward.
Gleeson wants to land a leg kick but Ward is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gleeson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ward swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ward staying out of range there.
Gleeson throws a head kick that misses.
Ward throws a right hand that misses
and Gleeson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gleeson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ross Gleeson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ward misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gleeson.
Gleeson throws a head kick but Ward moves out of range.
Ross Gleeson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gleeson misses with a head kick.
Gleeson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ward.
Ward throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gleeson.
Gleeson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gleeson throws a big shot that misses.
Ward blocks a head kick by Gleeson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ward fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gleeson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ward just manages to avoid it.
Ross Gleeson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Ward.
Ward takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gleeson lands with a nice body kick.
Gleeson throws an overhand right that lands on Ward's shoulder, as Ward tries to avoid the shot.
Gleeson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A head kick misses from Gleeson.
Ward moves out of range as Gleeson strikes.
Ward waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gleeson.
Gleeson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ward cracks Gleeson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gleeson.
Ward misses with a few strikes there.
Gleeson cracks the inside of Ward's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Gleeson dominated that second round.
That's time! Gleeson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ward fails with the takedown.
Ward lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gleeson at a distance.
Gleeson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gleeson connects with a leg kick. Ward looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gleeson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ward on the side of the head.
Ward looks to score with a jab to the body but Gleeson is just out of range.
Ward blocks a head kick by Gleeson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gleeson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ward has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ward and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gleeson misses with a two punch combination.
Gleeson misses with a low kick.
Ward swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gleeson counters with a solid body kick.
Gleeson misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gleeson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gleeson throws a head kick but Ward moves out of range.
Ward slips under a jab from Gleeson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ward checks a leg kick.
Gleeson throws an overhand right that lands on Ward's shoulder, as Ward tries to avoid the shot.
Ward ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gleeson throws a head kick that misses.
Ward changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ward has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gleeson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gleeson.
Ward is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gleeson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ward.
Ward scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Ross Gleeson has been cut.
Gleeson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gleeson throws a series of punches but Ward moves out of range.
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Gleeson.
Gleeson dodges the punch combination from Ward.
Ward works the jab nicely.
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!
Ward lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gleeson circles away quickly and effectively.
Gleeson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ward lands a right hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Gleeson.
Ward throws out a loose jab but Gleeson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gleeson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gleeson wants it to stay on the feet.
Good work by Ward as he checks the leg kick.
Gleeson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gleeson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ward missing with a left hand there. Gleeson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gleeson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ward.
Gleeson tries to bum rush Ward with a series of wild strikes but Ward uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ward misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gleeson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ward avoids the head kick by Gleeson.
Ward feints the counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Gleeson as Ward shoots in.
As Ward backs away, Gleeson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ross Gleeson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Ward.
Ward scores with a one two! Gleeson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ward misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gleeson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gleeson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gleeson feints and then cracks Ward's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ward down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gleeson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ward has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ward and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gleeson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ward throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gleeson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gleeson lands a leg kick that knocks Ward off balance momentarily.
Gleeson is looking to slow Ward down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gleeson misses with an uppercut. Ward saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Gleeson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gleeson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ward lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gleeson backs up against the cage.
Gleeson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ward.
It looked like Gleeson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gleeson dodges the punch combination from Ward.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gleeson.
A head kick misses from Gleeson.
Ward changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ward throws an overhand right that lands on Gleeson's shoulder, as Gleeson tries to avoid the shot.
Some wild striking there from Gleeson.
Gabriel Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gleeson scores with a one two! Ward had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Gleeson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gleeson 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Gleeson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Carruthers (ranked 3297 p4p, 153 weight class) and Jason Tolevski (ranked 6138 p4p, 281 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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145 lbs
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147 lbs
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Carruthers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Tolevski!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Carruthers.
Carruthers catches Tolevski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
No joy there for Tolevski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carruthers lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Jason Tolevski has been cut.
Tolevski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carruthers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Tolevski looks to move away, Carruthers throws a big counter combo but Tolevski just gets out of the way.
Carruthers scores with a three punch combo!
Carruthers connects with a solid leg kick.
Carruthers lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carruthers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tolevski fails with the takedown.
Tolevski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tolevski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carruthers paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tolevski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A punch lands to the side of Tolevski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolevski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carruthers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tolevski moves into range and clinches up with Carruthers.
Tolevski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Carruthers just stands there and leans against the cage.
Carruthers tries to break free but Tolevski pushes him back against the cage.
Tolevski avoiding damage.
Tolevski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Carruthers to keep the fight standing.
Jimmy Carruthers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Tolevski.
Carruthers works on Tolevski's body with a couple of short punches.
Carruthers stalling in the clinch.
Carruthers breaks from the clinch.
Carruthers digs a good body shot into Tolevski's ribs.
Jimmy Carruthers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carruthers lands a jab.
Tolevski shoots and misses
and Carruthers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tolevski thinking.
Tolevski has his takedown stuffed
and Tolevski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolevski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tolevski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danga de danga de dang - Carruthers scores with a four punch combination!
Tolevski is rocked!
Carruthers connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Tolevski tumbling to the canvas! Carruthers pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Tolevski was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jimmy Carruthers!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tony Bison (ranked 3137 p4p, 308 weight class) and Bill Como (ranked 3605 p4p, 346 weight class). Bill Como has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tony Bison's chin.
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143 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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tony Bison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bill Como!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bison looks for the body kick but Como saw that one coming.
Bison chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bison scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bison buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Como chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bison staying out of range there.
Como looks for the body kick but Bison saw that one coming.
Como lands a body shot.
Como misses with a few strikes there.
Como fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bison manages to avoid it.
Bison punishes Como's body with a nice straight punch.
Como misses with a double jab.
Como tries to land a front kick but Bison steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bison fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Como.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Como does no damage.
Bison checks a low kick from Como.
Como swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bison has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bison there as he acknowledges the shot.
Como lands a body shot.
We've been informed that Como has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Como pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bison throws a hook but Como blocks it.
Bison takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Como tries to work over Bison's front leg with a kick but Bison checks it.
Bison blocks a low kick nicely.
Bison tries to counter by clinching up but Como breaks away and moves out of range.
Como misses with a low kick as Bison jumps back.
Bison has closed the distance and engaged Como in a clinch.
Como tries to throw a body punch but Bison avoids it by throwing Como back against the cage.
Como blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Como wants to break free but Bison has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Como.
Como makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bison misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Como.
Como misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Como can't find room to land a body shot as Bison controls the action.
Bison creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Como takes an elbow to the temple.
Bison throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Como breaks from the clinch.
Como circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Como.
As Como tries to get set, Bison tries to push him back and clinch up but Como manages to avoid the attempt.
Como takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bison is looking to clinch but Como is avoiding it.
Bison sets himself, and Como steps forward looking for the clinch! Bison avoids it this time.
Bison wants to clinch.
Como is looking to slow Bison down with leg kicks.
Bison is looking to score with low kicks.
Bison lands a nice looking body kick.
Bison is looking to clinch but Como is avoiding it.
Como blocks a head kick by Bison.
Como scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Como will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bison is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Bison blocks the leg kick.
Bison wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Como misses with a head kick.
A big right from Bison misses.
Bison throws a head kick but Como moves out of range.
Bison swinging wildly here.
Como attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Como jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Como tries to get set, Bison tries to push him back and clinch up but Como manages to avoid the attempt.
Bison tries to land a leg kick but Como saw it coming and moves away.
Como is looking to land body kicks.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bison.
Bison checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A clash of legs there as Bison blocks the low kick.
Bison's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Como connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bison scrambles back to his feet.
Como avoids the head kick by Bison.
A decent looking cross lands there for Como.
Como tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bison is able to avoid easily.
Bison is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Como.
Bison checks a leg kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Como goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Como lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bison.
Bison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bison throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bison avoids the body shot from Como.
Bison bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Como's head.
Como takes a swing at Bison's ribcage but misses.
Como throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Como misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Bison there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bison forces Como back against the cage and clinches.
Como swings wildly with an uppercut but Bison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bison trying to land knees to the body.
Bison tries a knee to the head but Como blocks it.
Como lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Como lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Como dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Como.
Como swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bison scores with a spinning back kick!
Como throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bison closes the distance and clinches.
Como is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bison comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Bill Como has been cut.
Como takes a knee to the side of the body.
Como breaks the clinch.
Como fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bison is out of range.
Como takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Como connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bison momentarily.
Como swings away with a leg kick that misses.
As Como tries to get set, Bison tries to push him back and clinch up but Como manages to avoid the attempt.
Como throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bison moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Como.
Bison misses with an elbow over the top.
Como fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bison throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bison comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bison landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bison trying to land knees to the body.
Como is trying to push Bison away but Bison has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Como.
Bison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Como makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bison tries to land knees in the clinch but Como avoids the damage to the body.
Como wants to get back to striking at distance but Bison won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Como.
Como lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Como can't find room to land a body shot as Bison controls the action.
Como blocks the elbow strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bison obliges.
Como is breathing heavily.
Como misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Como misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bison tries to land knees in the clinch but Como avoids the damage to the body.
Como has a couple of punches blocked by Bison.
Bison misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Como.
Como managing to block the knees to the body from Bison.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Como managing to block the knees to the body from Bison.
Como tries a body shot but Bison blocks it.
Bison pushes off an throws an elbow but Como leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bison blocks a body shot from Como.
Bison comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bison misses with an elbow strike.
Como has a couple of punches blocked by Bison.
Tony Bison has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Como misses with a body punch.
Bison blocking some punches.
Como blocks the elbow strike.
Como misses with a hook from the clinch.
Como blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Como misses with a punch on the inside.
Como blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Como throws a punch but it's blocked by Bison.
Como avoiding damage as Bison throws knees to the body.
Bison landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short left from Como.
Como takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bison using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Como throws a head punch that misses.
Bison prevents a body shot from Como.
Bison trying to control the position but instead, Como has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bison into the cage.
Como on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Como blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bison blocks an uppercut.
Como on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Como is trying to force a seperation but Bison has the dominant position.
Como lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Como lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bison backwards.
Bison trying to land knees to the body.
Como doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Como throws a punch but it's blocked by Bison.
Bison has Como pressed against the cage.
Como is looking to break free of the clinch but Bison has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bison putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Como in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Como is trying to force a seperation but Bison has the dominant position.
Como on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Como struggles to land a body shot inside as Bison controls his hands.
Como lands a right hand.
Como misses with some punches.
Como dodges an elbow strike from Bison.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Como.
Still in the clinch, Como scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
A left hand lands to the body for Como.
Como scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Como fails to land.
Como misses with a punch on the inside.
Bison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bison slows down the pace here.
Como working aggressively here.
Bison misses with an elbow over the top.
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 Tony Bison will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bill Como's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
Bison keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bison.
Como misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Como lands an overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Como. Bison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bison is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Como.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bison.
Como tried to score with a low kick but Bison checks it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bison. Como shrugs it off though.
Como is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bison rather than just go for the knockout.
Bison chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Como can pounce on him.
Bill Como is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bison uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Como has time to react.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Como.
Bison tries to close the distance and clinch up but Como swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Como misses with a hook to the body
and Bison holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Como lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bison backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bison tries to land knees in the clinch but Como avoids the damage to the body.
Como blocks an elbow strike.
Como throws a punch but it's blocked by Bison.
Como has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bison.
Como breaks the clinch.
Como tries a low kick but Bison avoids it.
Bison is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Como.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Como throws a body shot but no joy.
Como takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A looping hook to the body misses from Como. Bison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bison is looking to counter the offense by Como and move into the clinch.
Como tries a low kick but Bison avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Como takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bison showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Como.
Como pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bison is out of range and Como settles back down.
Como gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bison slips a straight right by Como.
Bison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some bone on bone action there as Bison checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Como throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bison dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Como. That did some damage!
Como on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Como on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Como. Bison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Como throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bison seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bison fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Como has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bison has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bison there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bison checks a low kick from Como.
Como throws a body shot but no joy.
Bison moves away from the strike by Como.
Bison plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Como is rocked!
Bison throws a front kick that sends Como stumbling back into the cage.
Como is still on wobbly legs! Can Bison finish him?
Bison has managed to clinch.
Bison comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Come on Bison - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bison has Como pressed against the cage. He pushes Como back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Bison throws a beautiful elbow that sends Como crashing to the floor! Bison piles on the pressure with more strikes! Como is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Bison!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David McDonald (ranked 2991 p4p, 356 weight class) and Huffy Sanna (ranked 4116 p4p, 458 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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196 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Huffy Sanna!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Sanna finds it's target.
McDonald closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanna circles away.
McDonald has been working on his boxing with his coaches at All Star Performance Institute in the buildup to the fight.
Sanna throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Sanna looks to move away, McDonald throws a big counter combo but Sanna just gets out of the way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McDonald is defended easily by Sanna.
Sanna swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDonald checks a leg kick nicely.
Jab by Sanna.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sanna sprawls well. Sanna wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McDonald gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanna pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonald goes for a double leg but Sanna avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sanna continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sanna, right into the meat.
McDonald has a takedown stuffed.
Sanna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanna lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but Sanna shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Huffy Sanna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanna swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanna looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sanna scores with a jab.
McDonald needs to keep his hands up - Sanna had a free shot at his head there.
Sanna throws a right and a left that McDonald avoids nicely.
McDonald drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sanna sprawls and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Sanna. Those never looked like landing.
Sanna misses with a combination
and McDonald counters by moving into the clinch.
McDonald is trying to pull guard but Sanna turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sanna wants to get back to striking at distance but McDonald won't allow it.
Sanna is looking to break free of the clinch but McDonald has double underhooks.
Sanna breaks from the clinch.
Sanna thuds his shin into the meat of McDonald's side.
McDonald walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McDonald fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanna throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Sanna. No joy for McDonald on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDonald fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sanna avoids it really well and circles away.
McDonald doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanna connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDonald. McDonald circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sanna scores with a nice head shot.
BOOM! Sanna lands a beautiful left hook that drops McDonald. McDonald tries to recover but Sanna is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and McDonald lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Huffy Sanna!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel Ithamar (ranked 2518 p4p, 123 weight class) and Adriano Silva (ranked 4171 p4p, 196 weight class). Ithamar comes to the cage accompanied by Yamma Ensemble Psalms 104. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ezekiel Ithamar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adriano Silva!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva lands a jab to Ithamar's midsection.
Silva scores with the left hand. Ithamar knows he should have avoided that one.
Ithamar instigates a clinch.
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Ithamar has double underhooks.
Ithamar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Silva.
Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Ithamar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ithamar defends it nicely.
Ithamar shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Ithamar 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.
Silva feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezekiel Ithamar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ithamar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ithamar shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ithamar 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.
Ithamar moves into the clinch.
Ithamar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ithamar looking for a takedown.
Ithamar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva is pressed up against the cage. Ithamar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silva down to the mat. Silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva digs a good hook to Ithamar's body.
Silva connects with a body shot that sends Ithamar's belly button to the back.
Ithamar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice strikes from Ithamar there.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Silva tries to roll over but Ithamar keeps him under control.
Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Silva gets full guard.
Ithamar stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ithamar.
Ithamar sitting in guard here, content to control.
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.
Ithamar tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ithamar controls the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ithamar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Ithamar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ithamar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ithamar stands and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ithamar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adriano Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Ithamar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Silva throws a one two combo.
Ithamar tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silva lands with a right hand.
Ithamar takes one to the side of the head.
Silva staying out of range there.
Silva with the counter takedown but Ithamar avoids it easily.
Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ithamar as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ithamar shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Silva is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Silva scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva with a nice cross.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Ithamar sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ithamar drives through and clinches with Silva against the cage.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Ithamar.
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva throws a jab when Ithamar was well out of range.
Ithamar feinted with a counter takedown.
Ithamar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Silva's guard.
Ithamar looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ithamar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ithamar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ezekiel Ithamar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ithamar passes Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ithamar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Silva manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ithamar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Silva on his heels. He'll look to pass Silva's guard now, I'm sure.
Silva is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ithamar dives into side control.
Ithamar goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Silva has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ithamar but great work by Silva.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar struggling a bit here.
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Ithamar is defending well.
Silva taking a breather here.
Silva wants to control but Ithamar is keeping him busy.
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ithamar has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ithamar is looking to reverse the position.
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.
Ithamar wants to control but Silva postures up.
Ithamar is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silva off and has taken his back!
Silva looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ithamar landing with strikes.
Silva preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ithamar.
Ithamar lands a shot to the head.
Ithamar has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Silva has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Adriano Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ithamar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva scores with a jab. Ithamar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ithamar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Silva explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Silva lands with a hook. Ithamar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ithamar ducks right into an uppercut from Silva.
Silva leaves Ithamar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ithamar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Ithamar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezekiel Ithamar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ithamar at a distance.
Ithamar drives through and clinches with Silva against the cage.
Ithamar is working for takedown but Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ithamar wants to take the fight to the mat but Silva manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Ithamar won't allow it.
Silva scores with a shoulder strike.
Ithamar is trying to drag Silva to the mat but Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Silva as Ithamar tries to tie him up.
Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Silva blocking some punches.
Ithamar looking for a takedown.
Ithamar wants a takedown.
Silva is trying to break free.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ithamar is looking for a takedown.
Ithamar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Ithamar's takedown attempt.
Ithamar has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silva is pressed up against the cage. Ithamar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silva down to the mat. Silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ezekiel Ithamar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ithamar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva lands with a cross.
Silva connects with the punch.
Silva digs a good body shot into Ithamar's ribs.
Silva lands a nice shot that snaps Ithamar's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva leaves Ithamar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Silva lands an overhand right.
Ithamar shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ithamar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Silva.
Silva scores with a hook.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ithamar as he avoids it easily.
Ithamar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ithamar throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Silva was covering up waiting for the punch and Ithamar finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ithamar tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ithamar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Silva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ithamar is looking to reverse the position.
Silva tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Ithamar is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adriano Silva really 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.
Silva works Ithamar's body with a nice hook.
Ithamar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Silva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ithamar gets slowly back to his feet.
Ithamar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ithamar looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezekiel Ithamar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva jabs Ithamar right on the nose. Ithamar blinks but takes it well.
Ithamar misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a series of punches but Ithamar avoids them all with ease.
Ithamar shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Ithamar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Silva throws a series of strikes that have Ithamar backpedaling.
Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ithamar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ithamar drops his hands momentarily and Silva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ithamar is defended easily by Silva.
Ithamar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Silva punishes Ithamar's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ithamar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ithamar wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva wants to control the position but Ithamar says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ithamar is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ithamar is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ithamar to get the leverage.
Ithamar slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
Ithamar is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva wants to improve his position but Ithamar is controlling well.
Ithamar trying to control the pace.
Ithamar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ithamar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.
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.
Ithamar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva is trying to escape back to his feet but Ithamar uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Ithamar fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ithamar has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ithamar controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adriano Silva dominated that fourth 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ithamar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
Ithamar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Silva swinging wildly here.
Ithamar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ithamar looking to score a takedown here. Silva is defending well but Ithamar drives through and ends up in Silva's guard.
Ithamar throws a strike but Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ithamar has control of Silva's left arm, preventing Silva from doing any damage.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Ithamar.
Silva trying to control but Ithamar is working from the bottom.
Ithamar looking for a sweep. Not yet Ithamar, not yet.
Ithamar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ithamar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ithamar throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva wants to hit a switch here but Ithamar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Silva there!
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Ithamar's attempts to control the action.
Ithamar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to control but Ithamar is having none of it.
Ithamar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape.
Silva tries to lock up and control but Ithamar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ithamar wants to finish this one by submission but Silva is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ithamar.
Ithamar looking for a guillotine from mount but Silva is having none of it.
Ithamar trying to control but Silva is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ithamar looking to ground and pound but Silva is blocking nicely.
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Ithamar's attempts to control the action.
Ithamar thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ithamar lands a nice shot to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ithamar has hold of Silva's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Silva manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ithamar lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Silva hang on?
And that's the end of the fight!
Ezekiel Ithamar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silva 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 46:49
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 46:49
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adriano Silva!
Adriano Silva is the new bantamweight champion!
Ezekiel Ithamar spoke after the fight, saying 'So I will not look on them with pity or spare them, but I will bring down on their own heads what they have done.'.
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