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AFC Hard Knocks 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dan Sergeant (ranked 2959 p4p, 141 weight class) and Bill Como (ranked 4432 p4p, 215 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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143 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 10 - 1, 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
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bill Como!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sergeant checks a leg kick.
Sergeant shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Como is trying to defend but Sergeant finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Como is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sergeant's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sergeant's back!
I really don't envy Sergeant right now.
Como lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Como tries to get the hooks in deep but Sergeant pushed the leg off.
Como keeps control of the position easily here as Sergeant tries to buck him off.
Sergeant is trying to break free.
Sergeant is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Como throws a sloppy head kick and Sergeant moves out of range easily.
Como throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sergeant is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Como's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Como is trying to stand up here but Sergeant is controlling him well.
Como gets full guard.
Como has his foot on Sergeant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sergeant works his way back into a safe position though.
Sergeant scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Como wants to sweep but no luck.
Sergeant seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Como wants to get back to his feet but Sergeant is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sergeant is stalling in the full guard.
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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sergeant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Como is trying to control the position but Sergeant postures up.
Sergeant looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Como lands with a hook. Sergeant tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sergeant. Como does a little dance to reset his feet.
Como lands with a nice body punch.
Como lands with a thumping leg kick.
Como lands with a nice body punch.
Como changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sergeant.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sergeant working away.
Sergeant goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Como rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sergeant's guard! Nice work there by Como!
Como tries to free his leg and advance position but Sergeant is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Como with a flurry of punches that miss.
Como throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sergeant keeping full guard, as Como tries to pass.
Como trying to control but Sergeant is working from the bottom.
Como is in close to Sergeant's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Como is pushing down on Sergeant's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sergeant is fighting to maintain full guard but Como has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sergeant is not content to let Como control the position.
Como has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Como wants to free his trapped foot but Sergeant is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sergeant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Como tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Sergeant.
Sergeant tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Como has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Como trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Como 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.
Como misses with the combination.
Sergeant shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sergeant takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by Sergeant as he checks the leg kick.
Sergeant changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Como is looking to slow Sergeant down with leg kicks.
Sergeant takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sergeant 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.
Nice body punch from Como.
Sergeant slips a jab and a cross from Como.
Sergeant misses with a body shot.
Sergeant closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Como did well to prevent Sergeant getting side control.
Como is trying to escape back to his feet but Sergeant uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sergeant in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Como is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Como is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sergeant off and has taken his back!
Como is striking well from the back but Sergeant escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
Como landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sergeant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Como looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sergeant has one foot on Como's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Como.
Bill Como seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Como.
Bill Como seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Como slaps away a takedown attempt from Sergeant, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Como displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sergeant.
Como lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Como lands a two punch combo.
Como is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sergeant rather than just go for the knockout.
Como misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Como takes a swing at Sergeant's ribcage but misses.
Como is looking to chop away at Sergeant's legs.
Como scores with a leg kick.
Sergeant looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Como is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Como.
Sergeant keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Como's efforts to push away.
Como breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Como showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sergeant.
Sergeant is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Como scores with a three punch combo!
Como gets caught flat footed, as Sergeant shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sergeant sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Como has Sergeant pulled in close to control his posture.
Sergeant trying to control but Como is working from the bottom.
Sergeant working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Como has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sergeant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Como swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sergeant trying to control but Como is working from the bottom.
Como not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Como showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Como scores with a jab to the body.
Como lands a nice hook to Sergeant's body. Sergeant takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Como scores with a four punch combination!
Sergeant looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Como wants to stand and escape but Sergeant is having none of it.
Sergeant wants to pass the guard but Como is keeping the position.
Sergeant wants to control from the top but Como keeps moving.
Como is trying to keep Sergeant in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sergeant with a nice head shot there.
Sergeant controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Como preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Como wants to sweep but no luck.
Como not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Como turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sergeant dives in and grabs Como's left leg, looking for a takedown. Como pushes down on Sergeant's head and hops out.
Dan Sergeant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Como scores with a head kick. Sergeant tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Como scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sergeant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sergeant chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Como can pounce on him.
Como attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sergeant takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Como stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Como tries to sprawl but Sergeant drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sergeant stops Como from getting back to his feet.
Sergeant is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Como reverses the position - he's now on top in Sergeant's guard.
Sergeant managing to control the position.
Sergeant on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sergeant tries to get out of the position.
Como's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sergeant is working an open guard so Como takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sergeant dives in for a single leg takedown but Como sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sergeant changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Como tries to avoid it but Sergeant manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Como to the ground. Como escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Sergeant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sergeant has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Como.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Como looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Como swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Como scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Como lands a nice shot to the body.
Como cracks Sergeant with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Como lands a really nice looking cross but Sergeant seems unphased.
Como throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sergeant fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Como sprawls well initially but Sergeant persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Como tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Sergeant manages to move to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Como is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sergeant breaks from Como's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sergeant controlling from the full mount.
Como can't escape the position.
Como wants to hold on but Sergeant pushes him away.
Como is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sergeant is staying active.
Sergeant controlling the position easily from mount.
Como is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dan Sergeant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bill Como is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Como tries to hold on but Sergeant pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Como comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Como winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Como!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tito Ortiz (ranked 3937 p4p, 486 weight class) and Viktor Mikhailov (ranked 21595 p4p, 818 weight class). Tito Ortiz had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
226 lbs
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217 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tito Ortiz !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Viktor Mikhailov!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mikhailov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortiz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mikhailov scoring with some ground and pound.
Ortiz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ortiz tries to get out of the position.
Ortiz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mikhailov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ortiz .
Mikhailov tries to score with some ground and pound. Ortiz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ortiz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mikhailov trying to control the action but Ortiz is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz tries to buck Mikhailov off but Mikhailov is having none of it.
Mikhailov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ortiz can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mikhailov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ortiz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ortiz is trying to escape the position but Mikhailov is controlling the position.
Ortiz is trying to get back to half guard.
Mikhailov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ortiz keeps working.
Ortiz is looking to regain half guard here but Mikhailov keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz is not content to let Mikhailov control the position.
Mikhailov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ortiz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ortiz can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ortiz throws a sloppy body shot
and Mikhailov counters with a single leg into guard. Ortiz didn't expect that.
Ortiz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mikhailov wants to stand but Ortiz is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ortiz keeping moving, preventing Mikhailov from controlling successfully.
My spies in All Star Performance Institute inform me that Mikhailov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz pulls Mikhailov in close to his closed guard and prevents Mikhailov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ortiz wants to get back to his feet but Mikhailov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mikhailov wants to control from the top but Ortiz keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mikhailov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Mikhailov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mikhailov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tito Ortiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mikhailov feints and as Ortiz raises his hands in defense, Mikhailov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mikhailov wants to stand but Ortiz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ortiz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mikhailov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mikhailov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mikhailov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz has control of Mikhailov's left arm, preventing Mikhailov from doing any damage.
Mikhailov scoring with some ground and pound.
Mikhailov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ortiz 's guard.
Mikhailov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mikhailov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ortiz defending well though.
Mikhailov prevents Ortiz from improving his position.
Viktor Mikhailov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ortiz is pressing down on Mikhailov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz working for a triangle but Mikhailov defends it easily.
Mikhailov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mikhailov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ortiz wants to control but Mikhailov passes easily into half guard.
Mikhailov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ortiz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mikhailov counters by clinching up.
Mikhailov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ortiz is defending well.
Mikhailov can't get the takedown.
Tito Ortiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Mikhailov.
Mikhailov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mikhailov jumps guard but Ortiz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mikhailov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mikhailov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov controlling the position.
Mikhailov trying to keep a closed guard but Ortiz is proving a slippery customer.
Ortiz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mikhailov wants to sweep here but Ortiz controlling him for the moment.
Ortiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikhailov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortiz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mikhailov is proving hard to escape from.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Mikhailov 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!
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown but Mikhailov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ortiz misses with the combination.
Mikhailov closes the distance and clinches.
Mikhailov has clasped his hands together around Ortiz 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Mikhailov wants to control but Ortiz is keeping him busy.
Ortiz manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ortiz keeps working.
Ortiz has hold of Mikhailov's hands but Mikhailov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhailov lands strikes from half guard.
Ortiz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ortiz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mikhailov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ortiz trying to hold on to Mikhailov's head to control him but Mikhailov postures up.
Mikhailov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mikhailov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ortiz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ortiz trying to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov dives in and grabs Ortiz 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ortiz pushes down on Mikhailov's head and hops out.
Ortiz shoots in looking for a takedown but Mikhailov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ortiz 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ortiz goes for a double leg but Mikhailov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mikhailov continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tito Ortiz . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mikhailov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ortiz stuffs the takedown.
Mikhailov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ortiz dives in and grabs Mikhailov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mikhailov pushes down on Ortiz 's head and hops out.
Ortiz has his takedown stuffed
and Mikhailov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mikhailov.
Mikhailov is looking for a takedown.
Mikhailov manages to break the clinch.
Ortiz drives through and clinches with Mikhailov against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mikhailov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mikhailov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mikhailov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ortiz defends it well.
Ortiz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mikhailov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Mikhailov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mikhailov 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Mikhailov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Todd Rumper (ranked 4032 p4p, 497 weight class) and Maynor Luis (ranked 22569 p4p, 798 weight class). Todd Rumper has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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222 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Todd Rumper!
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, Maynor Luis!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rumper pinned against the cage. Rumper gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Luis forces Rumper back against the cage and clinches.
Luis is trying to force a seperation but Rumper has the dominant position.
Rumper on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rumper has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Luis after a bit of a struggle.
Luis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumper ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rumper no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Luis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Luis with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumper is pulling down on Luis's head to control his posture.
Rumper looking for a sweep. Not yet Rumper, not yet.
Rumper controlling Luis's posture.
Luis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rumper pulls Luis in to control the position.
Luis gets to his feet. Rumper looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Luis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Luis closes the distance and clinches.
Rumper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Luis.
Luis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rumper defends it nicely.
Rumper changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Todd Rumper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maynor Luis.
Luis throws a head kick that misses.
Luis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rumper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luis gets caught flat footed, as Rumper shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rumper scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Luis is trying to keep Rumper in close.
Rumper throws a strike but Luis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rumper trying to control the position.
Rumper wants to sweep but no luck.
Rumper is working an open guard so Luis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Luis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rumper defends it nicely.
Rumper half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rumper tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Luis defends well and Rumper ends up having to push Luis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rumper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rumper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rumper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Rumper misses.
Luis tries a head kick but it misses.
Luis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Luis is looking to clinch.
Luis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rumper.
Rumper fails with a takedown attempt.
Rumper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rumper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Luis, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luis looking for a takedown.
Luis wants a takedown but no success here.
Luis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maynor Luis will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rumper throws a lazy head kick
and Luis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rumper misses with a knee strike.
Luis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rumper breaks the clinch.
Luis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rumper as he avoids it easily.
Luis gets tackled into the cage by Rumper. Rumper maintains the clinch.
Rumper lands a shot to the body.
Rumper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Luis has a takedown stuffed.
Todd Rumper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maynor Luis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumper rushes Luis and presses him up against the cage.
Rumper manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Rumper with that takedown attempt.
Luis throws a series of strikes that have Rumper backpedaling.
Luis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rumper tries to avoid it but Luis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rumper to the ground. Rumper escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rumper tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Luis manages to circle out of the way.
Rumper misses with a low kick as Luis jumps back.
Rumper looks for a takedown but Luis sprawls well.
Rumper goes for a double leg but Luis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Luis continues to drive forward.
Rumper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Luis.
Rumper half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rumper blocks a head kick by Luis.
Rumper fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rumper lands a big head kick that sends Luis tumbling to the mat! Rumper takes a step backwards and waves Luis back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Maynor Luis has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rumper tries to keep at a distance but Luis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rumper taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Luis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rumper has him pressed against the cage.
Luis tries a knee to the head but Rumper blocks it.
Rumper has Luis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Luis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rumper leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rumper successfully pulls guard.
Rumper is trying to keep Luis in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rumper wants to get back to his feet but Luis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Luis trying to control the position from guard on top but Rumper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rumper is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Rumper effectively controlling the action here.
Rumper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luis throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rumper shoots and misses
enabling Luis to counter with a crisp jab.
Luis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Luis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rumper misses with a takedown
and Luis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rumper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Luis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rumper backing away here, and Luis unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Rumper as Luis shoots in.
Rumper darts in trying to clinch
and Rumper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rumper shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Luis counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Rumper dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maynor Luis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
No luck for Luis with that takedown attempt.
Luis lands with a shot to the body.
Rumper moves into the clinch.
Luis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rumper just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rumper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luis tries for a takedown but Rumper sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Todd Rumper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maynor Luis.
Luis shoots in for a double leg but Rumper sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumper leaves Luis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rumper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rumper shoots in for a takedown but Luis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumper pushes Luis up against the cage in a clinch.
Luis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rumper ducks right into an uppercut from Luis.
Rumper gets a takedown into half guard.
Luis scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Rumper manages to mount him!
Luis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rumper jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Luis manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luis can't do much from the bottom here.
Rumper stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Luis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rumper shoots for a double leg takedown but Luis sprawls well. He's pushed Rumper's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Todd Rumper is winning the standup battle so far.
Rumper lands a leg kick that knocks Luis off balance momentarily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rumper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Rumper.
Luis throws a nice head kick!
Rumper shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Luis but Luis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Luis dives in for a single leg takedown but Rumper sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Luis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rumper.
Luis misses with a double jab.
Luis has a takedown stuffed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Luis.
Luis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rumper looks for a takedown but Luis sprawls well.
Rumper swats away the attempt to clinch by Luis.
Rumper shoots for a double leg takedown but Luis sprawls well. He's pushed Rumper's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rumper tries to clinch up
and Luis counters with a three punch combo that has Rumper backing up. Rumper nods at Luis to acknowledge the strikes.
Rumper closes the distance and clinches up with Luis, looking for a takedown. Rumper pushes Luis against the cage but Luis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rumper moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rumper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 Todd Rumper.
I think Rumper has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Rumper!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Vasquez (ranked 3897 p4p, 482 weight class) and Ivan Malikoic (ranked 3895 p4p, 483 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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223 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manuel Vasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivan Malikoic!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasquez staying out of range there.
Vasquez tries to clinch up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vasquez.
Malikoic looks to land a left hand but Vasquez moved out of range nicely.
Malikoic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vasquez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vasquez tries to clinch up.
Malikoic shapes to counter with a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Malikoic blocks the leg kick.
And Malikoic tries to counter it with a takedown but Vasquez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vasquez tries to clinch there but Malikoic circles away.
Malikoic looks for a takedown but Vasquez sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Malikoic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Malikoic is pushing Vasquez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Malikoic wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malikoic tries to pull guard but Vasquez holds him up against the cage and eventually Malikoic drops back down to his feet.
Manuel Vasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Malikoic.
Come on Malikoic - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Malikoic breaks from the clinch.
Malikoic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vasquez was well out of range. Poor timing from Malikoic.
Malikoic keeps Vasquez at a distance using the push kick.
Vasquez tries to clinch there but Malikoic circles away.
Vasquez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vasquez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Malikoic tries to avoid it but Vasquez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Malikoic to the ground. Malikoic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez gets tackled into the cage by Malikoic. Malikoic maintains the clinch.
Malikoic holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Malikoic looking for a takedown.
Vasquez has had enough of the clinch but Malikoic keeps him there for the moment.
Vasquez is trying to force a seperation but Malikoic has the dominant position.
Vasquez drags the fight down to the ground.
Malikoic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vasquez looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Malikoic is defending well. Vasquez quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Malikoic has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Vasquez celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manuel Vasquez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Young (ranked 3896 p4p, 420 weight class) and Ross Gleeson (ranked 6093 p4p, 562 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Trevor Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ross Gleeson!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gleeson gets caught flat footed, as Young shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Young with a nice head shot there.
Young has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Young pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gleeson is keeping the position for now.
Young is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gleeson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Young. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gleeson controls Young momentarily but Young frees himself.
Young gets to his feet - Gleeson follows without any prompting.
Gleeson cracks Young with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gleeson gets tackled into the cage by Young. Young maintains the clinch.
Young struggles to land a body shot inside as Gleeson controls his hands.
Gleeson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Young is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Young manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gleeson is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Young is on top in guard.
Gleeson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Young is one step ahead there.
Young stands and throws Gleeson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Young 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.
Gleeson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Young advances to full mount.
Young sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Young in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gleeson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young working the ground and pound effectively.
Gleeson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gleeson is rocked!
Young takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gleeson tries to lock up and control but Young gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Young has control of Gleeson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gleeson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Young controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gleeson tries to hold on but Young pushes him away.
Young quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Young but it's paid off an Gleeson is forced to tap! Nice work by Young.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trevor Young!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Huffy Sanna (ranked 2328 p4p, 293 weight class) and Vinnie Vasquez (ranked 3898 p4p, 436 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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201 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Huffy Sanna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinnie Vasquez!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasquez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanna.
Vasquez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanna as he avoids it easily.
Sanna throws a push kick but Vasquez slaps the foot to one side.
Vasquez shoots in for a takedown but Sanna shows good takedown defense.
Sanna swings for the body but Vasquez moves out of range.
Sanna circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vasquez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanna circles away.
Huffy Sanna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Vasquez.
Vasquez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanna defends it nicely.
Sanna tried to counter with a leg kick but Vasquez avoided it.
Sanna looks to throw the jab but Vasquez is out of range.
Vasquez wants to counter with a clinch but Sanna pushes him away.
Nice takedown defense from Sanna. No joy for Vasquez on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanna. Vasquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanna connects with an inside leg kick.
Vasquez shoots in looking for a takedown but Sanna manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vasquez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A left lands for Sanna.
It looks like Vinnie Vasquez has been cut.
Vasquez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanna swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vasquez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sanna sprawls well. Sanna wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vasquez gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanna looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Sanna has knocked Vasquez down with a huge combo! Sanna steps away and waves a wobbly Vasquez back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Vasquez is rocked!
Huffy Sanna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vasquez switches off momentarily and Sanna cracks him with a monster right hand! Vasquez topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Sanna dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Sanna!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Huffy Sanna!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rex Ruger (ranked 1716 p4p, 80 weight class) and Gabriel Ward (ranked 4390 p4p, 211 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 5 - 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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Ward!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruger working the head and body with strikes.
Ruger working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ward is rocked!
The fighters are battling for position here. Ward manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ward is still in real trouble! Can Ruger finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruger loads up on a big left hand. Ward felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Ruger looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Ward can't hide his disappointment, as Ruger celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rex Ruger!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Italo (ranked 3971 p4p, 442 weight class) and John Franco (ranked 4479 p4p, 491 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as John Franco enters the cage!
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185 lbs
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180 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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Italo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Franco!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franco closes the distance and clinches.
Italo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Franco is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Franco lands a takedown into guard.
Italo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Franco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Italo is looking for a triangle but Franco pushes his legs off easily.
Franco throws a big right hand that misses.
Franco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Italo is keeping the position for now.
Franco advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franco working over Italo with some ground and pound. Italo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Franco is looking for a kimura but Italo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Franco to get the leverage.
Italo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Italo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Franco pulls his head out easily.
Franco takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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!
Franco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Italo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Italo defends it well.
Franco is looking to take a break and control but Italo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Italo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Franco pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Franco lands a nice short elbow.
It looks like Bruno Italo has been cut.
Italo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Franco pulls his head out easily.
Franco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Italo sees it coming and defends easily.
Ground and pound from Franco.
Franco scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Italo looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Franco there.
Italo is refusing to be controlled, as Franco sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Italo actively working from the bottom here.
Franco tries to pass the half guard into mount. Italo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Franco is looking to take a break and control but Italo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Franco working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Franco lands strikes from half guard.
Franco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Franco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Italo sees it coming and defends easily.
Still in half guard, Franco seems content to control.
Franco is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Franco wants to pass to mount but Italo is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Italo actively working from the bottom here.
Franco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Italo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Franco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Italo sees it coming and defends easily.
Italo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Franco pulls his head out easily.
Franco keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Franco lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Italo has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Franco. Oh but Italo has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Franco goes limp - he's gone! Italo jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bruno Italo!
Bruno Italo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Cathaway (ranked 2370 p4p, 301 weight class) and David McDonald (ranked 4358 p4p, 481 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Cathaway!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cathaway moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cathaway checks a leg kick.
Cathaway misses the jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cathaway.
We've been informed that McDonald 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.
McDonald clinches with his opponent.
McDonald pulls Cathaway into guard.
Cathaway is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cathaway preventing the sweep.
McDonald working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cathaway has passed into half guard!
Cathaway missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cathaway wants to pass the guard but McDonald is defending well.
Cathaway content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald won't allow Cathaway to pass to mount.
Cathaway thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McDonald's head.
Cathaway is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cathaway wants to control but McDonald is keeping him busy.
Cathaway is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McDonald defends it well.
McDonald moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cathaway trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
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.
Cathaway is really struggling to control McDonald but he's trying to hold on to the position.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Cathaway tries to pass.
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McDonald looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jimmy Cathaway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters circling a little - Cathaway finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cathaway lands a big head kick that sends McDonald tumbling to the mat! Cathaway takes a step backwards and waves McDonald back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like David McDonald has been cut.
and Cathaway counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts McDonald! He's just covering up as Cathaway starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Cathaway!
Jimmy Cathaway retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Bison (ranked 1205 p4p, 145 weight class) and Kim Rhee Daebyeol (ranked 2445 p4p, 290 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tony Bison!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kim Rhee Daebyeol!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daebyeol tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A good leg kick by Bison.
Daebyeol closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bison lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bison definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Daebyeol working aggressively here.
Daebyeol takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bison lands an elbow inside.
Bison lands an elbow inside.
Daebyeol gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bison regains guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daebyeol sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bison wants to stand and escape but Daebyeol is having none of it.
Daebyeol landing some decent shots from guard.
Daebyeol 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.
Bison wants to stand up but Daebyeol is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bison has his hands on Daebyeol's head, controlling the position.
Daebyeol looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bison wants to stand up but Daebyeol is controlling him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bison thumps Daebyeol with a low kick.
Daebyeol is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bison sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Daebyeol darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bison is looking to get back to is feet but Daebyeol passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Bison's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Daebyeol content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bison wants to control but Daebyeol postures up.
Bison wants to get back to his feet.
Daebyeol cracks Bison with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Daebyeol is looking to take a break and control but Bison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Daebyeol 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Daebyeol creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bison sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bison pushes Daebyeol away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Daebyeol gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bison taking a bit of punishment here - Daebyeol scoring with strikes.
Daebyeol in side control lands a decent elbow.
Daebyeol controls the position.
Daebyeol landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bison is trying to control Daebyeol's posture but Daebyeol avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daebyeol landing strikes.
Bison is looking for a sweep.
Bison knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Daebyeol on the ground.
A lull in the action here as Daebyeol stalls from top position.
Bison manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bison is staying active underneath Daebyeol, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Daebyeol is thwarting Bison's attempts to control the position.
Bison looks like he's trying to stand up.
Daebyeol is trying to control. Bison wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Daebyeol is nestled in close to Bison, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Daebyeol has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bison taking some punishment here, with Daebyeol in his half guard.
Bison manages to get to full guard.
Bison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daebyeol defends it easily.
Bison keeping moving, preventing Daebyeol from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kim Rhee Daebyeol will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bison turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Bison as Daebyeol shoots in.
Bison keeps the fight on the outside.
Bison seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bison keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bison tries to clinch up but Daebyeol circles away and keeps his distance.
Bison is looking to slow Daebyeol down with leg kicks.
Bison closes the distance and pushes Daebyeol back into the cage.
Bison prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tony Bison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Rhee Daebyeol.
Daebyeol is working for takedown but Bison is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bison lands a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daebyeol is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bison trying to control the position but instead, Daebyeol has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bison into the cage.
Nice elbow from Bison.
Daebyeol on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bison displaying some good clinch control by pressing Daebyeol up against the cage.
Bison is trying to stall.
Daebyeol lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bison creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bison utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bison just misses with a elbow thrown towards Daebyeol's brow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bison obliges.
Daebyeol is breathing heavily.
Daebyeol letting Bison take a breather here.
Bison stops a takedown attempt from Daebyeol.
Bison pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Daebyeol lands a takedown into guard.
Bison wants to sweep here but Daebyeol controlling him for the moment.
Daebyeol is fighting to break Bison's control of his arms but Bison is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daebyeol prevents Bison from getting back to his feet.
Daebyeol throws a big elbow that misses.
Bison looking for a guillotine here but Daebyeol defends easily.
Daebyeol landing some decent shots from guard.
Bison looking to control.
Daebyeol chips away with some ground and pound.
Daebyeol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bison can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Daebyeol controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bison wants to stand and escape but Daebyeol is having none of it.
Bison controls Daebyeol momentarily but Daebyeol frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daebyeol gets a takedown into half guard.
Daebyeol prevents Bison from improving his position.
Daebyeol is keen to just control but Bison is a slippery customer.
Still in half guard, Daebyeol seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bison is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Daebyeol scores with a couple of nice shots.
Daebyeol prevents Bison from improving his position.
Daebyeol seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bison on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Daebyeol connects with a nice short shot to Bison's temple.
Bison is positioning himself well to prevent Daebyeol advancing to mount.
Bison is trying to stand.
Daebyeol content to control rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daebyeol winds up and cracks Bison with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Bison dominated that second 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.
Bison slips under a jab from Daebyeol.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bison.
Bison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bison turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Daebyeol circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bison, right into the meat.
Bison buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Daebyeol 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.
Bison tries to close the distance and clinch but Daebyeol swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daebyeol changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Daebyeol has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bison misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bison misses with a double jab.
Bison bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Daebyeol's head.
Bison circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bison is looking to counter the offense by Daebyeol and move into the clinch.
Daebyeol misses with a body shot.
Daebyeol closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bison taking some punishment here, with Daebyeol in his half guard.
Bison works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bison controls Daebyeol momentarily but Daebyeol frees himself.
Bison is controlling Daebyeol's posture.
Daebyeol trying to control but Bison is working from the bottom.
Daebyeol sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bison wants to get back to his feet but Daebyeol is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daebyeol.
Bison being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Daebyeol avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Daebyeol controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bison tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daebyeol swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daebyeol's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Daebyeol closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bison did well to prevent Daebyeol getting side control.
Daebyeol is taking a breather. Bison 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.
Daebyeol looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Daebyeol controlling the pace.
Daebyeol passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daebyeol working the ground and pound effectively.
Bison is rocked!
Bison is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Daebyeol looking to control but Bison is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Daebyeol lands a heavy elbow.
The referee warns Bison that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oh Bison is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daebyeol avoids the attempt from Bison to control.
Daebyeol controlling the pace for now.
Bison seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daebyeol is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bison can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bison takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Daebyeol is landing with some decent strikes but Bison is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Daebyeol postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Bison badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Daebyeol around the waist but Daebyeol pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Daebyeol is the winner by TKO! Daebyeol jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Rhee Daebyeol!
Kim Rhee Daebyeol is the new lightweight champion!
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