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AFC Friday Night Fights PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Malikoic (ranked 7992 p4p, 685 weight class) and Sean Moses (ranked 8982 p4p, 717 weight class). Sean Moses is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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223 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ White 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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivan Malikoic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sean Moses!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Moses. No joy for Malikoic on that attempt.
Malikoic closes the distance and pushes Moses back into the cage.
Malikoic content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Malikoic fails to pull guard.
Moses fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Malikoic gets control of Moses's arms and successfully pulls guard. Malikoic will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Moses gets to his feet - Malikoic follows without any prompting.
Moses throws a left and a right that both miss
and Malikoic counters with a nice kick to the body.
Malikoic has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Malikoic. 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.
A head kick from Malikoic lands but Moses takes it in his stride.
It looks like Sean Moses has been cut.
Moses tries to clinch up.
Moses keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moses clinches with his opponent.
Moses wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moses is trying to push Malikoic away but Malikoic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Malikoic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Malikoic scores with a four punch combination!
Moses stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moses wants it to stay on the feet.
Moses closes the distance and clinches.
Malikoic avoiding damage.
Moses successfully pulls guard.
Malikoic won't allow Moses to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malikoic passes Moses's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moses regains full guard. Nicely done.
Malikoic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Malikoic won't allow Moses to sweep him here.
Moses pushes a forearm under Malikoic's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Malikoic is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sean Moses!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Mikhailov (ranked 3696 p4p, 470 weight class) and Julio Silva (ranked 6357 p4p, 631 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Julio Silva enters the cage!
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217 lbs
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220 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ Brown 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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Viktor Mikhailov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Silva!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikhailov throws a head kick that Silva semi-blocks.
Viktor Mikhailov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mikhailov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mikhailov misses with a low kick.
Mikhailov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mikhailov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at All Star Performance Institute in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick misses from Mikhailov.
Mikhailov digs a good body shot into Silva's ribs.
Mikhailov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mikhailov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mikhailov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
Mikhailov is looking for a counter combo.
Mikhailov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
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!
Mikhailov misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhailov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Viktor Mikhailov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mikhailov is looking to chop away at Silva's legs.
Silva with the counter takedown but Mikhailov avoids it easily.
Mikhailov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mikhailov throws a head kick that misses
and Silva decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mikhailov's guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Mikhailov keeps moving.
Mikhailov is controlling Silva's posture.
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Mikhailov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mikhailov manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Mikhailov's guard.
Mikhailov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mikhailov tries to get out of the position.
Mikhailov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mikhailov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Silva passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mikhailov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mikhailov.
Mikhailov trying to control the position here.
Silva's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mikhailov keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Mikhailov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Silva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silva stands and throws Mikhailov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mikhailov is trying to buck Silva off.
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.
Mikhailov is looking for a sweep.
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Silva looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mikhailov is avoiding damage well.
Silva in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mikhailov tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mikhailov defending against the ground and pound.
Mikhailov is looking for a sweep.
Mikhailov is wriggling around trying to escape but Silva has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Mikhailov taps out and Silva picks up the big win! Great work there by Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Julio Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bill Como (ranked 6454 p4p, 277 weight class) and Jason Tolevski (ranked 8723 p4p, 317 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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143 lbs
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147 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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
11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bill Como!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Tolevski!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolevski tries to clinch but Como moves out of range.
Como throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch lands to the side of Tolevski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Como lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tolevski fails with a takedown attempt.
As Tolevski tries to get set, Como tries to push him back and clinch up but Tolevski manages to avoid the attempt.
Tolevski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Como.
Tolevski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Como's waist but Como gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tolevski off to one side.
Tolevski rushes Como and presses him up against the cage.
Como lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tolevski backwards.
Como lands a left hand.
Como lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left hand lands to the body for Como.
Tolevski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Como is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bill Como has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Tolevski.
Como prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tolevski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolevski jumps guard but Como stands there with Tolevski around his waist. Tolevski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Como pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Como scoring well with a low kick there.
Tolevski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tolevski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Como lands with a kick to the temple. Tolevski shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Como throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tolevski is rocked!
It looks like Jason Tolevski has been cut.
BOOM! Como lands a beautiful left hook that drops Tolevski. Tolevski tries to recover but Como is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Tolevski lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Como!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Ward (ranked 23262 p4p, 349 weight class) and Pablo Jr Silva (ranked 21304 p4p, 324 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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143 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pablo Jr Silva!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ward tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Silva is in Ward's guard.
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ward escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ward has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Silva 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 Ward.
Silva is staying tight to Ward's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Silva is putting a hurting on Ward here, landing some big shots from side control.
Silva is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Ward's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ward's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva working away.
Ward tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
Ward taking punishment in the form of punches.
Silva moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ward is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva taking a breather here.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ward tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva controlling from side mount.
Silva is working to tighten his grip on Ward's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Ward has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Silva is really squeezing tight and eventually Ward passes out! Silva breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pablo Jr Silva!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Barry Reaves (ranked 5264 p4p, 528 weight class) and John Franco (ranked 21400 p4p, 722 weight class). John Franco has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barry Reaves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Franco!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reaves stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Franco takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reaves cracks Franco with a right hand to the side of the head.
Franco leaves Reaves with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A big right from Reaves misses.
Franco pushes Reaves up against the cage in a clinch.
Reaves tries to work over Franco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Franco working Reaves over with knees to the body.
Reaves is trying to break free.
Franco is trying to trip Reaves. He has hold of a leg but Reaves is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Franco persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franco drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Franco jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Franco slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Franco stands up over Reaves, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Reaves working for a triangle but Franco defends it easily.
Reaves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Reaves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Franco defends it easily.
Reaves is looking for a triangle but Franco pushes his legs off easily.
Reaves keeping moving, preventing Franco from controlling successfully.
Franco passes Reaves's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Reaves is defending against the submission attempts here by Franco.
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. Franco connects with a nice short shot to Reaves's temple.
Franco scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Franco seems to be working for a kimura but Reaves defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reaves wants to control but Franco is keeping busy.
Reaves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reaves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reaves makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reaves.
Franco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reaves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Franco defends it easily.
Reaves looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Franco is defending well. Reaves quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Franco has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Reaves celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Barry Reaves!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Jones (ranked 3649 p4p, 412 weight class) and Ethan Brown (ranked 6980 p4p, 602 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ethan Brown!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Brown looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Jones has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jones leaning against his opponent.
Jones gets control of Brown's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones is controlling Brown's posture.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Brown is having none of it.
Brown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones controlling the position.
Jones has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Brown is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Brown counters with a two punch combo.
A punch combination from Brown misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brown after a bit of a struggle.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brown tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Brown.
Jones explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Brown works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Brown sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Brown.
Jones darts in and clinches Brown up against the cage.
Jones digs a right hand into Brown's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brown's gas tank.
Brown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks for a takedown but Brown sprawls well.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones has managed to clinch.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
A lull in the action here as Jones stalls from top position.
Brown is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones staying calm.
Jones working away.
Jones tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Brown is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
Jones is trying to ground and pound but Brown uses the momentary lack of control by Jones to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Daniel Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Brown in a clinch.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brown prevents it.
Brown utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brown pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brown is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brown down to the mat. Brown avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ethan Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brown tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Brown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Brown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones appears to be looking for a big counter.
Daniel Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Brown sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
Brown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones controlling the pace.
Brown is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to kick Jones off in order to stand up. Jones Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Brown being controlled for a moment.
Brown is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
Jones decides to stand back up.
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Brown gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brown defends well and Jones ends up having to push Brown into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones goes for a double leg but Brown avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brown continues to drive forward.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones is working for takedown but Brown is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brown is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones shoots in but Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch but Brown moves away
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones thows a huge punch but Brown dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Brown is defending well.
Jones prevents Brown from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ethan Brown will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Brown stuffs the takedown.
Brown rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Brown is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brown gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brown looking to slow down the pace here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Jones. 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.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brown moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Jones is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Jones jumps guard.
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Daniel Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brown trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Brown trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones 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.
Jones trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is standing up over Brown. Brown looks to escape but Jones dives into side control.
Jones advances nicely into full mount.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling from mount.
Brown defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jones.
Jones with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Daniel Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Young (ranked 5184 p4p, 523 weight class) and Cain Alvarado (ranked 8337 p4p, 655 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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165 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 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
2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cain Alvarado!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young misses with a body kick.
Young drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Alvarado is looking for a sweep.
Young lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Young tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Young stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarado looks to throw a body kick
and Young counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young slows the pace down in half guard.
Alvarado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Young keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarado won't allow Young to pass to mount.
Alvarado is refusing to be controlled, as Young sits in half guard.
Young passes the guard and advances to mount!
Young sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Alvarado is bucking up trying to escape but Young cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Alvarado really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Young breaks from Alvarado's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Young working for a submission but Alvarado is keeping him at bay.
Alvarado keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Young pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Alvarado tries to improve his position but instead Young has taken his back!
Young controlling the position well here. Alvarado rolled but Young kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarado tries to break free.
Young working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young is trying to stick to Alvarado's back but Alvarado is turning into Young. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Young's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Alvarado.
Young is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarado wants to pass the guard but Young is keeping the position.
Young looking for a sweep. Not yet Young, not yet.
Young trying to control the position here.
Alvarado drops back, looking for a kneebar! Young looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Young looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Young!
Alvarado is not content to let Young control the position.
A lull in the action here as Young stalls from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarado is trying to improve his position.
Young has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Alvarado lands with a straight right. Young didn't see that one coming.
Young takes the fight into the clinch.
Alvarado is trying to break the clinch but Young has him pressed against the cage.
Alvarado is fighting off a takedown attempt but Young is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Alvarado to the mat. Alvarado regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Alvarado is wriggling around but Young manages to pass to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Young dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Young takes one to the side of the head.
Alvarado lands a two punch combo.
Alvarado lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Young is rocked!
Young blocks a head kick by Alvarado.
Oh Young is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alvarado cracks Young with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Young tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Alvarado pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Young is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cain Alvarado!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kim Rhee Daebyeol (ranked 2303 p4p, 278 weight class) and Ross Gleeson (ranked 5027 p4p, 510 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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154 lbs
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kim Rhee Daebyeol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ross Gleeson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Gleeson.
Daebyeol 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.
Daebyeol shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gleeson tries to kick Daebyeol off in order to stand up. Daebyeol Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Gleeson is looking for a sweep.
Daebyeol cracks Gleeson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daebyeol lands a few punches from side control.
Daebyeol content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Daebyeol landing a few strikes.
Gleeson struggling a bit here.
Daebyeol controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daebyeol 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.
Daebyeol scoring with punches and elbows.
Gleeson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gleeson being controlled for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daebyeol lands some shots froms side control.
Gleeson trying to remain calm as Daebyeol controls from the top position.
Daebyeol working the body and head with strikes.
Daebyeol controlling the position from side mount.
Gleeson tries to improve position but can't.
Daebyeol slows the pace down.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Daebyeol's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gleeson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Daebyeol. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gleeson tries to bench press Daebyeol off him but Daebyeol keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daebyeol controls the position from side control.
Daebyeol lands a decent elbow from side control.
Daebyeol scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gleeson is trying to improve his position.
Gleeson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Daebyeol connects with a decent elbow.
Gleeson trying to remain calm as Daebyeol controls from the top position.
Daebyeol cracks Gleeson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gleeson is trying to get back to half guard.
Daebyeol slows the pace down.
Gleeson taking a bit of punishment here - Daebyeol scoring with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gleeson is looking for a sweep.
Gleeson being controlled for a moment.
Daebyeol working away.
Daebyeol controls the position from side control.
Daebyeol working the head with strikes.
Daebyeol lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daebyeol cracks Gleeson with a big elbow.
Gleeson is trying to improve his position.
Daebyeol landing strikes.
Gleeson is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Rhee Daebyeol dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gleeson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Daebyeol's calf.
Gleeson connects with a body shot that sends Daebyeol's belly button to the back.
Gleeson defending well as Daebyeol loads up on a big left hand.
Gleeson flicks out a counter leg kick but Daebyeol steps away.
Daebyeol shoots in looking for a takedown. Gleeson tries to sprawl out of it but Daebyeol keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gleeson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ross Gleeson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daebyeol closes the distance and pushes Gleeson back into the cage.
Gleeson can't break the clinch.
Gleeson scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Daebyeol keeps control of Gleeson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daebyeol slows down the pace here.
Daebyeol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gleeson can do to turn this around?
Daebyeol will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gleeson up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Daebyeol.
Gleeson tries to throw a body punch but Daebyeol avoids it by throwing Gleeson back against the cage.
Gleeson is trying to break free.
A hook to the body from Gleeson.
Daebyeol taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Daebyeol keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gleeson's efforts to push away.
Daebyeol misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daebyeol gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gleeson wants to improve his position but Daebyeol is controlling well.
Gleeson taking some punishment here, with Daebyeol in his half guard.
Daebyeol seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Daebyeol is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gleeson!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gleeson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Daebyeol content just to control the position here.
Gleeson wants to hold on but Daebyeol pushes him away.
Daebyeol lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gleeson hang on?
Daebyeol takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daebyeol in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Daebyeol raining down shots from the mount!
Gleeson is still in real trouble! Can Daebyeol finish him?
Daebyeol loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Gleeson scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Daebyeol land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Daebyeol stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Rhee Daebyeol!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Blaine Callaghan (ranked 3774 p4p, 411 weight class) and Pietro De Negri (ranked 4106 p4p, 456 weight class). Callaghan comes to the cage accompanied by The Foggy Dew. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
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150 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Blaine Callaghan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pietro De Negri!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Negri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Callaghan as he avoids it easily.
De Negri fails with the takedown
letting Callaghan counter with a right hand.
Pietro De Negri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Negri wants to clinch but Callaghan slips to the side
and Callaghan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
De Negri shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Callaghan wants to stand and escape but De Negri is having none of it.
De Negri must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Callaghan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Negri.
De Negri is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Callaghan is looking to stand up but De Negri isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Negri engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
De Negri passes easily into side control. Nice work.
De Negri working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Callaghan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but De Negri is controlling him well.
De Negri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Callaghan keeps working.
Callaghan is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Callaghan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of De Negri.
De Negri decides to stand back up. De Negri steps back and let's Callaghan get back to his feet.
De Negri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Negri dives in for a single leg takedown but Callaghan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Blaine Callaghan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pietro De Negri.
De Negri shoots in for a takedown but Callaghan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
De Negri blocks a jab.
De Negri gets a takedown into half guard.
De Negri missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Negri slows the pace down in half guard.
De Negri slips a nice elbow through Callaghan's hands, connecting with Callaghan's forehead.
De Negri stalling.
Callaghan is trying to stand back up but De Negri is controlling him
De Negri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Callaghan keeps working.
De Negri wants to pass the guard but Callaghan is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
De Negri prevents Callaghan from standing back up.
De Negri is looking to advance position but Callaghan won't allow it.
De Negri stops Callaghan from getting back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
De Negri scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
De Negri is pressing down on Callaghan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Callaghan is holding on for now.
Callaghan pushes De Negri off looking to stand but De Negri dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Negri seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Callaghan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pietro De Negri will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
De Negri pushes Callaghan up against the cage in a clinch.
De Negri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Negri shoots in and drives through. Callaghan sprawls well.
Callaghan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Blaine Callaghan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Negri shoots in for a takedown but Callaghan shows good takedown defense.
De Negri misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blaine Callaghan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pietro De Negri.
De Negri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Callaghan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callaghan swings for the body but De Negri moves out of range.
De Negri looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Callaghan.
Callaghan throws a big shot that misses.
De Negri fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Callaghan checks it well.
Callaghan throws a quick counter kick to the body but De Negri avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Negri tries to clinch but Callaghan moves away
and Callaghan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Negri has closed the distance and engaged Callaghan in a clinch.
De Negri goes for a takedown attempt but Callaghan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
De Negri drives through with a takedown into Callaghan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
De Negri is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
De Negri gets to his feet - Callaghan follows without any prompting.
Nice sprawl there from Callaghan as De Negri shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan swinging wildly here.
As Callaghan backs off De Negri throws a huge counter combo but Callaghan manages to avoid it all.
De Negri misses with a looping right.
Callaghan throws a jab but it's blocked by De Negri.
Blaine Callaghan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Callaghan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Callaghan misses with a jab, cross combination.
De Negri clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Negri using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Callaghan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
De Negri tries to pull guard but Callaghan won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan managing to block the knees to the body from De Negri.
De Negri landing knees to the body.
De Negri has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Callaghan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
De Negri jumps guard.
Callaghan wants to stand and escape but instead De Negri has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Callaghan wants to get back to his feet but De Negri is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
De Negri trying to control the position from guard on top but Callaghan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Negri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Negri won't allow Callaghan to get back to his feet.
De Negri stays in close to Callaghan's body and controls the position.
De Negri working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Negri stops Callaghan from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pietro De Negri 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
De Negri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Callaghan.
Callaghan stuffs the takedown attempt from De Negri. De Negri gets slowly back to his feet.
De Negri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Callaghan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Negri shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Callaghan sprawls well. Callaghan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De Negri gets slowly back to his feet.
Callaghan appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Negri misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blaine Callaghan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pietro De Negri.
De Negri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Negri shoots in for a takedown but Callaghan shows good takedown defense.
Callaghan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Callaghan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Callaghan is looking for a counter combo.
De Negri fails to land the takedown.
Callaghan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
De Negri closes this distance looking for a takedown but Callaghan circles away.
De Negri misses with a head kick.
De Negri walks into a straight right hand from Callaghan.
De Negri fails with the takedown
and Callaghan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Negri tries for a takedown but Callaghan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Callaghan lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Pietro De Negri has been cut.
Blaine Callaghan is winning the standup battle so far.
Callaghan gets tackled into the cage by De Negri. De Negri maintains the clinch.
De Negri slowing the pace effectively.
Callaghan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Callaghan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
De Negri has closed the distance and engaged Callaghan in a clinch.
De Negri tries to pull guard but Callaghan holds him up against the cage and eventually De Negri drops back down to his feet.
Callaghan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Negri tries to pull guard but Callaghan won't allow it.
De Negri is trying to pull guard but Callaghan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
De Negri is trying to pull guard but Callaghan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
De Negri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Callaghan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Negri.
Callaghan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
De Negri misses with a takedown attempt
and Callaghan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Negri looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Negri tries for a takedown but Callaghan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Callaghan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Negri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Negri shoots in looking for a takedown. Callaghan tries to sprawl out of it but De Negri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Callaghan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
De Negri walks into a stiff left hand from Callaghan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Negri shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. De Negri showed some decent athleticism there.
Callaghan is staying active underneath De Negri, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blaine Callaghan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think De Negri 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pietro De Negri!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Huffy Sanna (ranked 1502 p4p, 201 weight class) and Brian Dann (ranked 2844 p4p, 337 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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196 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 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
11 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Dann!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dann shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dann showed some decent athleticism there.
Dann wants to control but Sanna is keeping him busy.
Sanna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanna is trying to control but can't.
Sanna is trying to stand.
Sanna trying to control from the bottom.
Sanna wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanna trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dann stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sanna.
Dann decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dann is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sanna defends it well.
Dann is trying to control the action in half guard but Sanna is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dann is taking a breather. Sanna 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.
Dann seems to be looking for submissions.
Dann trying to control the pace.
Dann lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sanna trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Dann manages to pass to mount!
Sanna is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dann scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sanna trying desperately to get to his feet.
Sanna is desperately trying to improve his position but Dann has a good base and remains in mount.
Sanna is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Sanna is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sanna wants to hold on but Dann pushes him away.
Dann pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dann manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sanna to take his back!
Dann keeps control of the position easily here as Sanna tries to buck him off.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanna is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dann gets his way!
Dann struggling to keep hold of the position.
Dann keeps control of the position as Sanna tries to break free.
Dann is riding his opponent, not letting Sanna buck him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dann is not going to allow Sanna to sit and survive in this position.
Dann working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
What can Sanna do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Dann loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Sanna hold on?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Will Dann go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sanna turns into Dann and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Dann dominated that round.
That's time! Sanna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dann has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sanna.
Dann throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sanna tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dann is in Sanna's guard.
Sanna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dann is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dann wants to control from the top but Sanna keeps moving.
Dann connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dann got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sanna has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dann has managed to get both his arms back between Sanna's legs - danger averted.
Dann showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dann trying to control but Sanna is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanna is keeping the position for now.
Brian Dann has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dann slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dann won't allow Sanna to sweep him here.
Dann wants to pass the guard but Sanna is keeping the position.
Sanna pulls Dann in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sanna cracks the inside of Dann's front leg.
Sanna throws a head kick that misses.
Sanna misses with a body shot.
Sanna jabs Dann right on the nose. Dann blinks but takes it well.
Dann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dann fails with an attempt to clinch.
Huffy Sanna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dann drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sanna seems keen to control Dann's posture.
Sanna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dann's guard.
Dann is pulling down on Sanna's head. It's preventing any offense from Sanna, at least for the moment.
Dann trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanna controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanna trying to control but Dann is working from the bottom.
Dann is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanna.
Sanna tries to free his leg and advance position but Dann is retaining full guard.
Sanna is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dann looking for a sweep. Not yet Dann, not yet.
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.
Dann is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sanna pushes Dann off looking to stand but Dann dives back in and keeps control.
Sanna tries to get to full guard but Dann has control of the leg.
Dann controlling the action here.
Dann is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dann thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dann scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brian Dann 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!
Sanna lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dann shoots for a double leg takedown but Sanna sprawls well. He's pushed Dann's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sanna avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanna thuds a left hand into Dann's body.
Sanna lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanna is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sanna throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dann gets the takedown into side control.
Sanna tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
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!
Dann avoids the attempt from Sanna to control.
Sanna tries to reverse the position but Dann maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanna wants to hold on but Dann pushes him away.
Dann raining down hammerfists from mount.
Dann goes for an armbar but Sanna turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sanna.
Sanna is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dann is controlling Sanna's posture.
Sanna won't allow Dann to sweep him here.
Sanna gets to his feet - Dann follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanna thumps Dann with a low kick.
Sanna misses with a wild combination.
Jab from Sanna.
Sanna scores with a one two! Dann had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dann closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dann lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dann wants to control from the top but Sanna keeps moving.
Dann throws an elbow that misses. Sanna uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dann's guard. Nice move by Sanna!
Sanna trying to control but Dann is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanna sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sanna looking to sit in guard and control but Dann gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dann won't allow Sanna to get back to his feet.
Dann stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sanna's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dann under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dann takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dann feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sanna has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dann off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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!
Sanna throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sanna throws a leg kick but Dann moved away.
Dann throws out a counter right but Sanna avoids it with no problem.
Good leg kick by Sanna there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Huffy Sanna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dann closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Sanna's face as Dann controls the position.
Dann tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dann creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sanna is not content to let Dann control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huffy Sanna clearly takes 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.
Dann changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanna tries to avoid it but Dann manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanna to the ground. Sanna escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dann ducks right into an uppercut from Sanna.
Dann shoots for a takedown but Sanna saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sanna cracks the inside of Dann's front leg.
Dann 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 Brian Dann.
Dann avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dann shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dann was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sanna throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
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!
Good leg kick by Sanna there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dann throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Sanna to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Sanna.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dann throws a sloppy head kick and Sanna moves out of range easily.
Huffy Sanna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A right-left combo lands from Sanna.
Dann is rocked!
Dann looks up at the clock. Bad move! Sanna lands a right hand from hell, dropping Dann. Sanna pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Huffy Sanna!
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