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Kings of Rio 3 - Kings Emerge PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeAndre Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson has chosen Slam as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Matthew Miller has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matthew Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, DeAndre Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller lands a slapping body shot.
Tyson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tyson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tyson decides to stand and escape the position.
Tyson tries to clinch up.
Miller changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tyson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tyson is not content to let Miller control the position.
Tyson tries to improve position but can't.
Miller lands an elbow.
Tyson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ground and pound from Miller seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Tyson working to try and regain half guard.
Tyson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tyson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Miller will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Miller is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Tyson tries to reverse the position but Miller maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson wants to control but Miller is having none of it.
Tyson looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Miller connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Miller avoids the attempt from Tyson to control.
Miller can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tyson is looking to escape.
Miller wants to stand but Miller is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Tyson tries to lock up and control but Miller gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tyson tries to reverse the position but Miller maintains control.
Tyson is squirming around, avoiding Miller's attempts to control the action.
Miller has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tyson's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Miller punching from mount but Tyson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Tyson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tyson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tyson wants to control but Miller is keeping busy.
Miller trying to control from half guard but Tyson is working away.
Tyson controlling the position well.
Miller prevents Tyson from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tyson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Tyson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Tyson trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they both work up against the meshing.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Tyson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tyson tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control.
Tyson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tyson.
Tyson trying to control the position.
Tyson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tyson looking for a guillotine here but Miller defends easily.
Tyson being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but DeAndre Tyson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tyson.
Matthew Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tyson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Tyson from controlling successfully.
Miller can't keep his opponent in guard - Tyson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tyson wants to control but Miller is keeping him busy.
Tyson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Miller doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tyson.
Tyson 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller trying to control here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tyson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tyson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tyson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Miller tries to lock up and control but Tyson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tyson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tyson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tyson has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Miller is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). DeAndre Tyson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Jon Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson comes to the cage accompanied by Prison Sex. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Jon Robinson!
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, Larry Law!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law tries to clinch up but Robinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Robinson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Robinson looks to clinch
enabling Law to counter with a crisp jab.
Law keeps the fight on the outside.
Law tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Robinson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Robinson.
Robinson drags the fight down to the ground.
Robinson controlling Law's posture.
Law wanted to stand there but Robinson had control of the position.
Robinson working for a triangle but Law defends it easily.
Robinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Law doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Law manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law looking to pass the guard.
Law wanted to stand there but Robinson had control of the position.
Law works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Robinson wants to get back to full guard.
Robinson trying to control here.
Robinson looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Robinson trying to hold on to Law's head to control him but Law postures up.
Robinson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Robinson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Law tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Robinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Robinson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Law manages to get himself to full guard.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Law keeps moving.
Law looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Law looks gassed!
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Law is keeping the position for now.
Law wants to stand up but Robinson is controlling him.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Law is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Robinson passes Law's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Robinson wants to work for an arm triangle but Law is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Robinson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Law is not content to let Robinson control the position.
Robinson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Jon Robinson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Robinson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Robinson is trying to work for a kimura but Law is defending well.
Robinson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Law is trying to get back to full guard.
Robinson stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Joe Jon Robinson.
Law moves into range and clinches up with Robinson.
Law trying to land knees to the body.
Law wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Robinson has him pressed against the cage.
Law with a knee to the head.
It looks like Joe Jon Robinson has been cut.
Law is breathing heavily.
Law tries a knee to the head but Robinson blocks it.
Robinson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Robinson pulls guard successfully.
Robinson pulls Law in close to prevent any damage.
Robinson throwing short punches from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson striking off his back but it's not causing Law any problems.
Robinson managing to control the position.
Robinson controls Law momentarily but Law frees himself.
Robinson is looking for a triangle but Law pushes his legs off easily.
Robinson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Robinson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Law's guard.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Law swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robinson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Law is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Robinson, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Robinson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson has control of Law's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Law regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Law has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Robinson's lack of action.
Robinson stands up and beckons Law to join him on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Robinson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Robinson mounts Law! Really nice guard pass there!
Law avoids a series of strikes thrown by Robinson.
Robinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Law is looking to escape.
Robinson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Robinson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Law counters with a solid body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Jon Robinson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Jon Robinson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Robinson misses with a two punch combination.
Law tries to clinch up but Robinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Joe Jon Robinson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Law tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Robinson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Law throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Robinson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Robinson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Robinson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Law wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Law takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robinson tries for a kimura but Law is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law is not content to let Robinson control the position.
Robinson tries for a kimura but Law is defending well.
Robinson working the head with strikes.
Robinson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Law is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Robinson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson swings around for an armbar but Law sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Robinson's guard.
Robinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Robinson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Law thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Robinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Law doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Law manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Law in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they both work up against the meshing.
Law stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.
Robinson trying to control the position.
Robinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Robinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Robinson managing to control the position.
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.
Robinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Law doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Law manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Robinson trying to control the position here.
Robinson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Robinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Robinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Jon Robinson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Robinson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:25
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:25
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Jon Robinson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bronn Blackwater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lux Interior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blackwater's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, For Whom the Bell Tolls. Interior is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Garbage Man, by The Cramps. Lux Interior looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bronn Blackwater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lux Interior!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Interior throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Blackwater showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Interior.
Blackwater scores with a crisp jab that stopped Interior in his tracks.
Blackwater drops his shoulder and cracks Interior with a huge uppercut! Interior goes down! Can Blackwater finish him?
Interior is rocked!
Interior looking to control.
Interior is still on wobbly legs! Can Blackwater finish him?
Interior pulls Blackwater in to control the position.
Interior seems to have recovered his senses.
Blackwater wanted to stand there but Interior had control of the position.
Blackwater throwing strikes from guard but Interior blocks nicely.
Blackwater drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blackwater jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Blackwater preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Interior wants to get back to his feet but Blackwater is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Blackwater won't allow Interior to sweep him here.
Blackwateris looking to pass into half guard but Interior pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Interior is in guard.
Interior is looking to stand up but Blackwater won't let him.
Interior looks gassed!
Blackwater thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Blackwater looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blackwater throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Blackwater managing to control the position.
Blackwater trying to keep a closed guard but Interior is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Blackwater looking for a sweep. Not yet Blackwater, not yet.
Blackwater is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blackwater is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Interior is not content to let Blackwater control the position.
Blackwater tries to stand and escape but Interior is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Interior is not content to let Blackwater control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they both work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bronn Blackwater.
Blackwater throws a series of punches but Interior moves out of range.
Blackwater takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blackwater throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blackwater shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Interior pinned against the cage. Interior gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Blackwater cracks the inside of Interior's front leg.
Blackwater takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A combination from Interior does no damage.
Blackwater has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blackwater tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Interior misses with an elbow over the top.
Interior manages to break the clinch.
Blackwater throws a head kick but Interior moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackwater changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Interior looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Blackwater staying calm.
Interior is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Blackwater asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Interior is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Blackwater wants to control but Interior is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bronn Blackwater dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Interior is looking to slow Blackwater down with leg kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Blackwater checks a leg kick.
Blackwater avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blackwater rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Interior moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Interior ducks under a wild hook from Blackwater.
Interior dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blackwater. That did some damage!
A combination from Blackwater does no damage.
A good leg kick by Interior.
Blackwater takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Interior has closed the distance and engaged Blackwater in a clinch.
Interior can't break the clinch.
Blackwater breaks from the clinch.
Blackwater fails with the takedown.
Interior takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Lux Interior has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blackwater fails to land the takedown.
Blackwater lands a head shot.
Blackwater misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Interior takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Interior is breathing heavily.
Interior blocks a head kick by Blackwater.
Lux Interior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Interior is predictable there
and Blackwater counters with a left and a right that hurts Interior! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Blackwater jumps into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Interior tries to hold on but Blackwater pushes him away.
Bronn Blackwater is winning the standup battle so far.
Blackwater thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Blackwater cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Blackwater controlling from mount.
Blackwater pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Blackwater sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Interior really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Blackwater looking to finish with strikes here!
Interior wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Blackwater.
Interior wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackwater controlling the position easily from mount.
Interior is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Blackwater throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Interior keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Blackwater looking to control and managing it successfully.
Blackwater thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blackwater wants to control the pace but Interior is squirming around nicely.
Interior looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Interior depends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Blackwater's arms.
Blackwater biding his time, controlling Interior.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bronn Blackwater dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lux Interior's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Blackwater lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Interior sprawling to the canvas. Blackwater follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Interior hang on?
Blackwater performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Blackwater escapes and gets back to his feet.
Interior tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Interior keeps the fight on the outside.
Interior takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blackwater drops Interior with a left right combo! Blackwater follows him down to the ground into side control.
Blackwater working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Interior takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blackwater working the head and body with strikes.
Interior taking a bit of punishment here - Blackwater scoring with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackwater moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Blackwater misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Interior is not content to let Blackwater control the position.
Interior is trying to buck Blackwater off.
Blackwater in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Interior avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Blackwater.
Blackwater stands up and beckons Interior to his feet.
Interior throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blackwater dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Interior. That did some damage!
Blackwater misses with a series of wild punches.
A good leg kick by Blackwater.
Lux Interior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Interior with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Interior avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blackwater checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Interior tries to clinch up.
A leg kick checked by Blackwater.
Blackwater will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blackwater takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Blackwater is rocked!
Interior lands with a nice body kick.
Oh Blackwater is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Interior moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Blackwater seems to have got his legs back now.
Blackwater keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blackwater misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick by Blackwater - that's a beauty! Interior is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Blackwater can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bronn Blackwater!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pasha Dasari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Jaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dasari's entrance music is Stinkfist. A fine choice. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pasha Dasari!
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, Tony Jaa!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jaa fails to land the takedown.
Dasari tries to clinch
and Jaa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jaa.
A right handed body shot lands from Dasari.
Jaa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dasari turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Dasari wants to control for a moment but Jaa uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Jaa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dasari regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dasari controlling the position.
Dasari is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they both work up against the meshing.
Jaa being controlled here momentarily.
Dasari looking for a guillotine here but Jaa defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dasari looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dasari pushes Jaa off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Dasari throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jaa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jaa.
Dasari can't break the clinch.
Jaa looking to throw knees to the head but Dasari is blocking nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jaa.
Dasari tries for a takedown but Jaa manages to get underhooks.
Jaa lands an elbow that stopped Dasari in his tracks for a moment.
Dasari wants a takedown.
Dasari looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pasha Dasari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dasari tries for a takedown but Jaa manages to get underhooks.
Dasari dodges an elbow strike from Jaa.
Dasari managing to block the knees to the body from Jaa.
Dasari is trying to stall.
Dasari can't break the clinch.
Dasari is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dasari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jaa tries to clinch
and Dasari counters with a takedown into side control.
Dasari is breathing heavily.
Dasari throws an elbow but Jaa slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jaa is trying to get back to his feet.
Dasari wants to control but Jaa is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dasari not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dasari seems to be looking for submissions.
Dasari is pressing down on Jaa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jaa is holding on for now.
Dasari is looking for a kimura but Jaa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dasari to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dasari is looking for a kimura but Jaa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dasari to get the leverage.
Jaa gets back to full guard.
Jaa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jaa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dasari sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dasari drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Dasari as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Jaa screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Dasari! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Pasha Dasari!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Sabrol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sabrol comes to the cage accompanied by Snap Your Fingers Snap Your Neck. Torres has chosen Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music. Felipe Torres is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Sabrol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Torres!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabrol doesn't manage to clinch there - Torres circles away.
Sabrol moves into range and connects with a jab.
Torres tries to clinch up.
Sabrol tries to clinch up.
Felipe Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sabrol, pushing him back against the cage.
Torres jumps into guard, dragging Sabrol to the mat.
Sabrol wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they both work up against the meshing.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Sabrol from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sabrol being controlled here momentarily.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Sabrol from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabrol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sabrol trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ricardo Sabrol.
Torres fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A nice combination there by Sabrol.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sabrol is trying to keep Torres in close.
Sabrol being controlled here, momentarily.
Sabrol controls Torres momentarily but Torres frees himself.
Sabrol looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sabrol not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabrol is really struggling to control Torres but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ricardo Sabrol.
Torres fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sabrol checks a leg kick.
Sabrol will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice sprawl there from Torres as Sabrol shoots in.
Torres dodges the punch combination from Sabrol.
Torres throws a poor cross that misses
and Sabrol counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Torres's guard now.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Sabrol from controlling successfully.
Torres looks gassed!
Sabrol drops back looking for a leg! Torres is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Torres manages to kick Sabrol off! Sabrol jumps back into Torres's guard.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Sabrol from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabrol pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Sabrol from controlling successfully.
Sabrol is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sabrol is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Sabrol dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A combination from Sabrol does no damage.
Torres tries to clinch but Sabrol is having none of it.
Sabrol slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Torres gets the takedown into side control.
Sabrol is trying to get back to half guard.
Sabrol gets back to half guard.
Sabrol tries to get to full guard but Torres has control of the leg.
Torres is breathing heavily.
Sabrol looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres controlling the pace.
Sabrol wants to control but Torres is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sabrol tries to get to full guard but Torres has control of the leg.
Torres controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sabrol trying to hold on to Torres's head to control him but Torres postures up.
Sabrol moves into full guard.
Torres won't allow Sabrol to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabrol looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Torres passes into side control.
Torres taking a breather here.
Sabrol tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sabrol manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sabrol wants to control but Torres is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sabrol is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Torres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sabrol is looking to slow Torres down with leg kicks.
Sabrol shoots in but Torres avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sabrol moves into the clinch successfully.
Sabrol prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sabrol prevents the takedown attempt.
Sabrol jumps guard.
Sabrol working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Torres doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Torres manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sabrol is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabrol doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Torres takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sabrol looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sabrol is trying to keep Torres in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ricardo Sabrol.
Sabrol fails with a takedown attempt.
Sabrol shoots in for a takedown but Torres shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Sabrol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Torres tries to clinch but Sabrol moves away
so Sabrol counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sabrol stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sabrol wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres trying to keep a closed guard but Sabrol is proving a slippery customer.
Sabrol drops back, looking for a kneebar! Torres looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Torres looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Torres!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabrol is trying to improve his position.
Torres is looking to take a break and control but Sabrol is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sabrol tries to buck Torres off but Torres is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Torres working away.
Sabrol looks to move to half guard but instead Torres has passed into mount! Damn!
Torres avoids the attempt from Sabrol to control.
Torres sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Torres avoids the attempt from Sabrol to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Sabrol showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sabrol has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Sabrol!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kingston Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baek Do San (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mason's entrance music is Sean Kingston-Take you there. A fine choice. Baek Do San has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kingston Mason!
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, Baek Do San!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Do San is fending him off so far but Mason persists. Nope, Do San circles away and we're back to standing.
Mason closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mason in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mason in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Do San is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kingston Mason!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galvao has chosen Pregador Luo - Bate Pesadăo as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Antonio Galvao was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rickson Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves fails with a takedown attempt.
Alves closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alves lands in his opponent's guard.
Alves wants to pass the guard but Galvao is keeping the position.
Galvao is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Alves frees his head nicely. Oh but Galvao has switched to an armbar! Alves is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Antonio Galvao!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Arealius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arealius comes to the cage accompanied by Ministry Rock. Luke Cage is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anthony Arealius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luke Cage!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arealius misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cage throws a jab but it's blocked by Arealius.
Cage 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.
Cage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arealius is keeping the position for now.
Cage preventing the sweep.
Cage trying to control but Arealius is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cage stopping the sweep attempt from Arealius.
Cage stands and steps away. Arealius gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cage misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Arealius to counter with a crisp jab.
Arealius throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cage throws a hook but Arealius blocks it.
Cage is looking to land body kicks.
Arealius closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage manages to get back to half guard.
Cage is not content to let Arealius control the position.
Arealius not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cage wants to get back to his feet.
Arealius trying to control the action but Cage is working from the bottom.
Cage moves into full guard.
Cage pushes Arealius off and gets back to his feet.
Arealius misses with a head kick.
Arealius stuffs the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Cage as Arealius shoots in.
Arealius tries to clinch but Cage moves out of range.
Arealius looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arealius lands with a cross.
Cage wants to clinch up but Arealius keeps it at a distance.
Arealius takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cage scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Arealius keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anthony Arealius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Cage.
Cage looks gassed!
Cage misses with a takedown attempt - Arealius sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cage shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cage has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Arealius is proving hard to escape from.
Arealius pulls Cage in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they both work up against the meshing.
Cage postures up.
Arealius has his hands on Cage's head, controlling the position.
Cage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arealius swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arealius looking for a guillotine here but Cage defends easily.
Arealius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cage is one step ahead there.
Cage would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Arealius pushes Cage off and gets back to his feet.
A lazy left from Cage finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arealius thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arealius.
Arealius slips a jab and a cross from Cage.
Cage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cage has a takedown stuffed.
No joy there for Cage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arealius bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The fighters circling - Cage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arealius throws a head kick but Cage moves out of range.
Cage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cage misses with a series of wild punches.
Arealius clinches with his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arealius tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cage just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cage can't break the clinch.
Arealius gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cage.
Arealius keeps control of Cage as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luke Cage will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Arealius throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cage counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Arealius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cage.
A cross from Arealius lands.
Arealius fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Arealius throws a head kick but Cage moves out of range.
Cage connects with a single shot there.
Cage has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Arealius.
Cage gets a clinch.
Cage wants to break free but Arealius has control.
Cage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arealius shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cage counters with a nice double leg into side control. Arealius won't be happy with that.
Cage happy to just control the position for now.
Cage misses with the ground and pound.
Cage wants to control but Arealius is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cage throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arealius struggling a bit here.
Cage is trying to ground and pound but Arealius uses the momentary lack of control by Cage to regain half guard.
Arealius wants to control but Cage is keeping busy.
Cage winds up and cracks Arealius with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cage winds up and cracks Arealius with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Arealius wants to control but Cage is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cage tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Arealius.
Cage with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cage is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arealius is just riding it out for now. Cage eventually gives up the hold.
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.
Cage is looking to take a break and control but Arealius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arealius tries to get to full guard but Cage has control of the leg.
Cage tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arealius knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cage throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cage tries to stand but can't do so whilst Arealius controls his leg.
Cage is looking to take a break and control but Arealius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arealius tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Arealius trying to control here.
Arealius looking for a kimura from the bottom but Cage passes into side control!
A control attempt from Arealius but he's now mounted!
Arealius is in a horrible position here. Cage smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cage connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Cage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cage controlling his opponent.
Arealius is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Arealius tries to lock up and control but Cage gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cage has control of Arealius's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Arealius regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cage controlling from the full mount.
Cage with a couple of short strikes.
Arealius is in all sorts of trouble here.
Arealius is working hard here to advance position.
Cage content just to control the position here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cage cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Cage 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!
Cage misses with a two punch combination.
Arealius throws a head kick that misses.
Cage circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cage tries to bum rush Arealius with a series of wild strikes but Arealius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Arealius looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Cage!
Cage is trying to escape the mount.
Arealius controlling his opponent.
Arealius unloads with some shots from mount but Cage bucks and avoids them well.
Cage tries to lock up and control but Arealius gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arealius looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cage is squirming around, avoiding Arealius's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arealius is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cage has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Cage throwing hammer fists to the chest of Arealius. What's that going to do exactly?
Arealius prevents Cage from getting the reversal.
You get the feeling that Cage really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Arealius trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cage manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Luke Cage has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arealius controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Anthony Arealius.
Cage scores with a takedown into Arealius's guard.
Arealius is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Cage rolls with it to try and escape but Arealius cranks on the arm and Cage is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Arealius!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kayaki Chonin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Rios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chonin comes to the cage accompanied by The End is Near. Rios has chosen Insane in the Membrane as his entrance music. Rodrigo Rios has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kayaki Chonin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Rios!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chonin is looking to chop away at Rios's legs.
Chonin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rios but Rios pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rios should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Rios shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Chonin is rocked!
Rios controlling from mount.
Oh Chonin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they both work up against the meshing.
Chonin is trying to reverse the position but instead Rios has taken his back - oops!
Chonin seems to have got his legs back now.
I really don't envy Chonin right now.
Rios is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Chonin fending off the submission attempt from Rios.
Chonin covers up after that shot from Rios.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rios is looking to control Chonin but Chonin is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Rios controls the action.
Chonin is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rios controlling the position well here. Chonin rolled but Rios kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rodrigo Rios.
Rios tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chonin fails to land the takedown.
Rios has a takedown stuffed.
Rios is looking to clinch.
Chonin throws a head kick but Rios moves out of range.
Rios gets a clinch.
Rios breaks the clinch.
Chonin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rios counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kayaki Chonin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rios fails to land with a series of punches.
Rios wants to slow Chonin down by chopping away at his legs.
Rios keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chonin looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rios wants to clinch up but Chonin keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chonin keeps the fight on the outside.
Rios moves forwards but Chonin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chonin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rios gets the takedown into side control.
Rios stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Chonin has his takedown stuffed
and Rios counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Chonin is breathing heavily.
Chonin wants to improve his position but Rios is controlling well.
Chonin trying to get back to full guard but Rios takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Rios controlling the position easily from mount.
Rios's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chonin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rios lands a big elbow.
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!
Rios putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rios punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rios wants to finish this one by submission but Chonin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rios.
Rios prevents Chonin from getting the reversal.
Rios really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chonin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rios is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Chonin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Rios dominated that round.
That's time! Chonin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rios moves into the clinch successfully.
Chonin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rios content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Chonin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rios smiles and moves away.
No joy there for Rios, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rios is looking to land body kicks.
Chonin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kayaki Chonin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rios is looking to clinch but Chonin is avoiding it.
Chonin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rios showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chonin.
An inside leg kick from Rios misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chonin fails with the takedown
and Rios counters with a nice body kick.
Rios shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Rios looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chonin tries to reverse the position but Rios maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chonin tries to hold on but Rios pushes him away.
Chonin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rios trying to control but Chonin is having none of it.
Rios controlling his opponent.
Chonin can't escape the position.
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.
Rios trying to control but Chonin is having none of it.
Chonin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chonin wants to get back to full guard.
Chonin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rios looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rios stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rios has closed the distance and engaged Chonin in a clinch.
Chonin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chonin jumps guard but Rios stands there with Chonin around his waist. Chonin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rios keeps control of Chonin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rios manages to break the clinch.
Rios dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chonin. That did some damage!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rios wants to clinch.
Chonin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rios is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chonin swats away the attempt to clinch by Rios.
Chonin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rios wants to clinch.
Rios tries to clinch there but Chonin circles away.
Chonin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rios takes the fight into the clinch.
Rios breaks from the clinch.
Chonin swinging wilding here.
Chonin misses with a takedown attempt
and Rios counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chonin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rios controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Rios showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rios fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chonin, pushing him back against the cage.
Chonin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chonin jumps guard but Rios stands there with Chonin around his waist. Chonin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rios escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rios shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rios content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rios lands with a punch from half guard.
Chonin is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Rios pulls his head out easily.
Chonin tries to get to full guard but Rios has control of the leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chonin tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rios has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Rios landing strikes from the mount and Chonin is in trouble!
Rios controlling the position easily from mount.
Chonin is looking to improve his position but Rios isn't that keen on the idea.
Rios sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chonin is looking to improve his position but Rios isn't that keen on the idea.
Chonin tries to lock up and control but Rios gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chonin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chonin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chonin trying to control the position from guard on top but Rios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chonin stopping the sweep attempt from Rios.
Rios has his hands on Chonin's head, controlling the position.
Chonin preventing the sweep.
Chonin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chonin.
That's four 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.
Rios controlling Chonin's posture.
Chonin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rios looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rios looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rios!
Chonin is looking to regain half guard here but Rios keeps moving and retains side control.
Rios happy to just control the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Rios really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A jab-cross combination lands for Rios and sends Chonin crashing to the mat! Rios follows him down to the mat - Chonin regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Chonin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rios is looking to stand up but Chonin won't let him.
Chonin wants to sweep but no luck.
Chonin is trying to control the position but Rios postures up.
Chonin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rios has passed into side control.
Rios happy to just control the position for now.
Chonin tries to improve position but can't.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chonin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rios has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rios keeping hold of Chonin's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rodrigo Rios.
Chonin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chonin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chonin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rios counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rios decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nice takedown defense from Rios. No joy for Chonin on that attempt.
Chonin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chonin fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kayaki Chonin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chonin has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chonin misses with a takedown
and Rios finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Chonin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rios fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chonin sprawls well initially but Rios persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rios controlling the pace.
Chonin looking for submissions off his back.
Rios stands up out of the half guard.
Chonin misses with a takedown
and Rios counters with a single leg into guard. Chonin didn't expect that.
Chonin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Chonin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rios is just riding it out for now. Chonin eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chonin trying to control from half guard but Rios is working away.
Rios wants to get back to his feet.
Chonin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rios keeps working.
Rodrigo Rios has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chonin passes to full mount!
Chonin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rios prevents Chonin from taking his back.
Chonin prevents Rios from getting the reversal.
Chonin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chonin goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rios is on top in guard.
Chonin being controlled here, momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Rios dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Chonin shoots in for a takedown but Rios shows good takedown defense.
Rios fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chonin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chonin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Chonin tries to keep at a distance but Rios has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rios landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rios lands a knee to the body.
Rios breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rios fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rios showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chonin.
Rios tries to clinch but Chonin is having none of it.
Rios has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chonin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rios works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Chonin being controlled here, momentarily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rios wants to control from the top but Chonin keeps moving.
Chonin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rios trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chonin's guard.
Rios looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chonin is looking for a triangle but Rios pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rios wanted to stand there but Chonin had control of the position.
Chonin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rios looking to sit in guard and control but Chonin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chonin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rios looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rios looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rios!
Chonin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rios off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rios controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Rios showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rios trying to control the hands but Chonin won't let him.
Kayaki Chonin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chonin is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Rios taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Chonin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kayaki Chonin!
Kayaki Chonin is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Ruas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill Foster looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Ruas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bill Foster!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Foster.
Ruas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Foster misses with a few strikes there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ruas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Foster, pushing him back against the cage.
Foster breaks from the clinch.
Ruas tries to land a front kick but Foster steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Foster shoots in and drives through. Ruas sprawls well.
Ruas tries to clinch there but Foster circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ruas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Foster tries to bum rush Ruas with a series of wild strikes but Ruas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Foster throws a series of punches but Ruas moves out of range.
Ruas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ruas!
Foster looks gassed!
Ruas is looking to clinch but Foster is avoiding it.
Ruas throws a head kick but Foster moves out of range.
Ruas is looking to clinch.
Foster moves into range and clinches up with Ruas.
The referee calls for Foster to work.
Ruas tries to pull guard but Foster won't allow it.
Ruas can't break the clinch.
Foster is trying to break free.
Foster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ruas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Foster. No joy for Ruas on that attempt.
Ruas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Foster has closed the distance and engaged Ruas in a clinch.
Foster has had enough of the clinch but Ruas keeps him there for the moment.
Ruas breaks from the clinch.
Foster moves out of range of the body kick.
Ruas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Foster prevents Ruas from moving into mount.
Ruas fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ruas in the domination position with Foster hanging on.
Ruas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ruas tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foster misses with a double jab.
Ruas clinches but Foster breaks the clinch
and Foster counters with a two punch combo.
Ruas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ruas doesn't manage to clinch there - Foster circles away.
Foster walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ruas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruas tries to clinch up.
Foster throws a right and a left that Ruas avoids nicely.
Ruas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Foster if he has to take too many more of those.
Oooh a lovely combination from Foster sends Ruas down but not out. Foster dives into side control looking to finish.
Ruas is rocked!
It looks like Anderson Ruas has been cut.
Foster landing strikes.
Oh Ruas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Foster working the ground and pound.
Ruas takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Foster is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ruas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Foster scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ruas to see if he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Ruas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Foster's best efforts.
Ruas seems to have got his legs back now.
Foster wants to stand but Ruas has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Ruas is not content to let Foster control the position.
Ruas missing with punches from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ruas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Foster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Ruas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Some wild striking there from Foster.
Ruas clinches up against the cage.
Ruas misses with a knee to the head.
Ruas can't break the clinch.
Foster jumps guard but Ruas stands there with Foster around his waist. Foster gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Foster throws a head punch that misses.
Foster wants to break free but Ruas has control.
Foster makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ruas has had enough of the clinch but Foster keeps him there for the moment.
Foster prevents Ruas from breaking the clinch.
Foster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ruas backwards.
Foster breaks the clinch.
Foster circles away from the clinch attempt
and Foster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Foster misses with a few strikes there.
Foster swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Foster swats away the attempt to clinch by Ruas.
Bill Foster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ruas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ruas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster with a poor takedown
and Ruas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Foster is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Foster keeping moving, preventing Ruas from controlling successfully.
Foster is still on wobbly legs! Can Ruas finish him?
Foster bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ruas's guard.
Foster seems to have recovered his senses.
Foster working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ruas's head.
Ruas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ruas is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Foster rolls with it to try and escape but Ruas cranks on the arm and Foster is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anderson Ruas!
Anderson Ruas is the new heavyweight champion!
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