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Night of Violence PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Lomard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matheus Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hector Lomard has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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211 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hector Lomard!
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, Matheus Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mendes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mendes controlling his opponent.
Lomard tries to hold on but Mendes postures up.
Mendes misses with a head shot.
Mendes in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mendes wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Mendes thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Mendes controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomard wants to control but Mendes is having none of it.
Mendes punching from mount but Lomard doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mendes throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Lomard tries to hold on but Mendes postures up.
Lomard is desperately trying to improve his position but Mendes has a good base and remains in mount.
Mendes lands a big shot there that rocks Lomard but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lomard holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mendes tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lomard wants to control but Mendes is having none of it.
Lomard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lomard is working hard here to advance position.
Mendes misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Lomard tries to hold on but Mendes pushes him away.
Mendes throwing strikes here but Lomard is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mendes controlling from mount.
Lomard tries to hold on but Mendes pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomard is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mendes controlling his opponent.
I looks like Mendes might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Mendes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lomard is looking to escape.
Lomard tries to hold on but Mendes postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lomard is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mendes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mendes wants to finish this one by submission but Lomard is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mendes.
Mendes throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendes controlling from the full mount.
Lomard is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matheus Mendes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mendes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mendes wants to control but Lomard is keeping him busy.
Mendes takes a little break here. Lomard wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Matheus Mendes.
Lomard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mendes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lomard!
Mendes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lomard keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lomard is looking to improve his position but Mendes isn't that keen on the idea.
Mendes avoids the attempt from Lomard to control.
Mendes looking to ground and pound but Lomard is blocking nicely.
Lomard wants to hold on but Mendes pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendes controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mendes throws some wild stikes that Lomard manages to avoid easily.
Mendes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lomard is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Mendes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mendes looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lomard is controlling an arm, preventing Mendes from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Mendes with a couple of short strikes.
Mendes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mendes tries to control but Lomard wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes throws some wild stikes that Lomard manages to avoid easily.
Lomard working to try and regain half guard.
Lomard tries to lock up and control but Mendes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mendes prevents Lomard from getting the reversal.
Mendes trying to control but Lomard is having none of it.
Lomard wants to hold on but Mendes pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matheus Mendes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Mendes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mendes gets to his feet. Lomard looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
No joy there for Lomard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mendes clinches up against the cage.
Mendes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lomard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lomard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mendes misses with a straight left.
Lomard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mendes lands a nice shot to the body.
Mendes rushes Lomard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mendes stalling against the cage.
Mendes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mendes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mendes happy to just control the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes misses with the ground and pound.
Mendes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lomard, who protects the arm well.
Mendes moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mendes misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
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.
Lomard is letting Mendes control him for a moment.
Lomard prevents Mendes from improving position.
Lomard tries to buck Mendes off but Mendes is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomard sneaks back into half guard.
Mendes controlling the action here.
Lomard is staying active underneath Mendes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Matheus Mendes.
Lomard looks to land a combination but Mendes avoids it well.
Lomard throws a series of punches but Mendes avoids them all with ease.
Lomard misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mendes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mendes.
Lomard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mendes pushes down on Lomard's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes wants to pass to mount but Lomard is defending the position.
Mendes controlling the action here.
Lomard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mendes.
Lomard is trying to stand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mendes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matheus Mendes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mendes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matheus Mendes!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Jagr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Jackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Jagr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Will Jackman's chin.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Jagr!
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, Will Jackman!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jagr looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Jackman gets the takedown into side control.
Jagr is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jackman connects with a decent elbow.
Jackman landing strikes.
Jackman grinds an elbow into Jagr's temple.
Jagr is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jagr taking punishment in the form of punches.
Oh Jagr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackman in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Jagr looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Jackman turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Jackman!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tevok Norat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Higga Bigga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bigga has chosen Back on my feet as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Higga Bigga is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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290 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tevok Norat!
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, Higga Bigga!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norat shoots in but no luck this time.
Norat changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bigga tries to avoid it but Norat manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bigga to the ground. Bigga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Norat takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bigga paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Tevok Norat has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bigga scores with a nice head shot.
Bigga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bigga is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bigga prevents Norat from breaking the clinch.
Norat creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bigga pressing his opponent against the cage.
Norat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Norat really is a fat lump.
Norat jumps guard but Bigga stands there with Norat around his waist. Norat gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tevok Norat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norat shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bigga as he avoids it easily.
Norat swats away the attempt to clinch by Bigga.
A left and a right from Bigga both land. Nice combination.
Norat throws a push kick but Bigga slaps the foot to one side.
Bigga tried to score with a low kick but Norat checks it.
Norat shoots in looking for a takedown. Bigga tries to sprawl out of it but Norat keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bigga manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norat loses concentration momentarily and Bigga pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Norat crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Bigga finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Higga Bigga!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troyer Edgecombe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Manhoef might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cerberus battle. The crowd seem to be enjoying Edgecombe's choice of entrance music: Killling in the Name - Rage Against the Machine. Troyer Edgecombe 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 welterweight 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, Melvin Manhoef!
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, Troyer Edgecombe!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edgecombe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Edgecombe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Manhoef pinned against the cage. Manhoef gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Edgecombe misses with a takedown attempt - Manhoef sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Melvin Manhoef has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troyer Edgecombe.
Edgecombe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manhoef slips a jab and a cross from Edgecombe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edgecombe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Edgecombe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoef lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Edgecombe looks gassed!
Edgecombe fails with the takedown.
Manhoef throws a leg kick which misses Edgecombe's front leg but catches the back leg as Edgecombe tries to avoid it.
Edgecombe has a takedown stuffed.
Edgecombe fails with a takedown attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Manhoef.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edgecombe takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Troyer Edgecombe has been cut.
Manhoef throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Manhoef.
Manhoef keeps Edgecombe at a distance using the push kick.
A good leg kick by Manhoef.
Manhoef fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Edgecombe.
Manhoef with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Troyer Edgecombe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Manhoef, right into the meat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Manhoef. That's going to slow Edgecombe down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Manhoef.
Manhoef chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Manhoef lands with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manhoef throws a leg kick which misses Edgecombe's front leg but catches the back leg as Edgecombe tries to avoid it.
Edgecombe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Manhoef. Manhoef obviously looking to wear him down.
Manhoef scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Edgecombe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Manhoef. Manhoef obviously looking to wear him down.
Manhoef lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Manhoef chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Manhoef throws a head kick that Edgecombe semi-blocks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Manhoef.
An inside leg kick lands from Manhoef.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Manhoef dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Troyer Edgecombe's cut.
That's time! Manhoef's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Edgecombe.
Manhoef looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Edgecombe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Manhoef cracks the inside of Edgecombe's front leg.
Manhoef feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Edgecombe's calf.
Manhoef throws a quick inside leg kick.
Edgecombe is breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manhoef.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoef lunges at Edgecombe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Edgecombe's hand.
Edgecombe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manhoef.
An inside leg kick lands from Manhoef.
Edgecombe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Manhoef throws a quick inside leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Edgecombe might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Manhoef has got the better of the exchanges.
Good leg kick by Manhoef there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgecombe tries to clinch up but Manhoef circles away and keeps his distance.
Manhoef throws a leg kick which misses Edgecombe's front leg but catches the back leg as Edgecombe tries to avoid it.
Manhoef looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Manhoef.
A nice inside leg kick there by Manhoef. That's going to slow Edgecombe down.
Manhoef buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Edgecombe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Manhoef.
Edgecombe is trying desperately to land a takedown but Manhoef is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Edgecombe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef lands with a thumping leg kick.
Manhoef smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Manhoef lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Manhoef thumps Edgecombe with a low kick.
Edgecombe walks into a stiff left hand from Manhoef.
Manhoef thumps Edgecombe with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Manhoef.
Manhoef throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Manhoef.
Edgecombe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Manhoef swivels and escapes.
Melvin Manhoef has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troyer Edgecombe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edgecombe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Manhoef throws a nice inside leg kick.
Manhoef throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Manhoef. That's going to slow Edgecombe down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edgecombe sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Manhoef fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Edgecombe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Manhoef dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Troyer Edgecombe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Manhoef throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Manhoef.
Edgecombe throws a head kick that misses
and Manhoef counters with a thumping low kick.
Edgecombe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Manhoef. Manhoef obviously looking to wear him down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Manhoef, right into the meat.
Manhoef with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Edgecombe takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manhoef lands a nice looking kick to the body. Edgecombe takes a step back to recover.
Troyer Edgecombe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Manhoef.
Manhoef is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edgecombe can do to turn this around?
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Manhoef, right into the meat.
Manhoef throws a leg kick which misses Edgecombe's front leg but catches the back leg as Edgecombe tries to avoid it.
Edgecombe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Manhoef with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Manhoef is looking to slow Edgecombe down with leg kicks.
Manhoef cracks the inside of Edgecombe's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef throws a front kick that sends Edgecombe stumbling back into the cage.
Melvin Manhoef is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manhoef scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edgecombe tries to clinch up
and Manhoef counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manhoef lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Melvin Manhoef is winning the standup battle so far.
Manhoef chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgecombe takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Manhoef scoring well with a low kick there.
Edgecombe misses with a double jab
and Manhoef makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Edgecombe really felt that one!
Edgecombe has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Manhoef.
Manhoef connects with a high kick.
Manhoef scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Manhoef there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Manhoef looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgecombe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Manhoef.
Melvin Manhoef is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Edgecombe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Edgecombe clinches but Manhoef breaks the clinch
and Manhoef counters with a slapping leg kick.
Troyer Edgecombe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manhoef scores with a spinning back kick!
Manhoef is looking to slow Edgecombe down with leg kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Melvin Manhoef showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Manhoef 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:24
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:24
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melvin Manhoef!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Armando Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Bebeto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Paulo Bebeto enters the cage!
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Counter striker
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Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Armando Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Bebeto!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bebeto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bebeto wants to stand but Junior has his arm trapped.
Bebeto trying to control the position but Junior is working away.
Bebeto 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.
Bebeto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Junior dodges the ground and pound from Bebeto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Junior's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bebeto controlling the position from side mount.
Bebeto landing strikes.
Junior is breathing heavily.
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.
Bebeto decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Junior misses with a takedown
and Bebeto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bebeto tries to free his leg and advance position but Junior is retaining full guard.
Bebeto wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bebeto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Junior works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bebeto looking to pass the 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.
Bebeto wants to stand but Junior is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bebeto trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Junior keeping full guard, as Bebeto tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Bebeto dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Junior with a poor takedown
and Bebeto counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bebeto.
Bebeto tightens his grip and picks Junior up, before dumping him to the ground. Junior manages to land in guard.
Bebeto throwing strikes from guard but Junior blocks nicely.
Bebeto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bebeto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bebeto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior keeping moving, preventing Bebeto from controlling successfully.
Bebeto wants to pass the guard but Junior is keeping the position.
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.
Bebeto throws a big right hand that misses.
Bebeto controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bebeto wants to stand but Junior is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bebeto drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bebeto stands and throws Junior's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bebeto wants to control but Junior is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bebeto throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Junior avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bebeto.
Bebeto advances nicely into full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Bebeto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bebeto throws a head kick that Junior semi-blocks.
Bebeto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Junior did well to prevent Bebeto getting side control.
Bebeto stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Bebeto throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Junior was covering up waiting for the punch and Bebeto finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Paulo Bebeto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bebeto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bebeto trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom.
Bebeto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bebeto trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom.
Bebeto wants to pass the guard but Junior is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bebeto slips nicely into half guard.
Bebeto escapes and gets back to his feet.
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.
Bebeto throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Junior was covering up waiting for the punch and Bebeto finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bebeto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bebeto throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Bebeto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bebeto has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Bebeto!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Baldwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeca Fagundes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeca Fagundes acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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199 lbs
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190 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Baldwin!
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, Zeca Fagundes!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fagundes thows a body shot but no joy.
Baldwin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fagundes on the side of the head.
Baldwin shoots for a double leg takedown but Fagundes sprawls well. He's pushed Baldwin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fagundes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fagundes darts in and clinches Baldwin up against the cage.
Fagundes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fagundes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fagundes wants it to stay on the feet.
Baldwin tries to clinch but Fagundes moves away
and Fagundes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Baldwin's guard.
Baldwin has his foot on Fagundes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fagundes works his way back into a safe position though.
Fagundes tries to free his leg and advance position but Baldwin is retaining full guard.
Baldwin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fagundes has passed into half guard!
Baldwin tries to get to full guard but Fagundes has control of the leg.
Baldwin trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baldwin manages to get to full guard.
Baldwin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fagundes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fagundes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fagundes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baldwin has an active guard here but Fagundes has managed to pass into half guard.
Baldwin tries to roll over but Fagundes keeps him under control.
Baldwin looking for subs from the bottom but Fagundes mounts him!
Fagundes breaks from Baldwin's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Baldwin is trying to reverse the position but instead Fagundes has taken his back - oops!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fagundes is trying to stick to Baldwin's back but Baldwin is turning into Fagundes. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fagundes's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Baldwin.
Fagundes is pulling down on Baldwin's head. It's preventing any offense from Baldwin, at least for the moment.
Fagundes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fagundes working a defensive guard but Baldwin manages to pass into side control anyway.
Baldwin works to advance to full mount. Fagundes defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
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.
Fagundes is just holding on here. Baldwin manages to take his back.
Fagundes wants to control his opponent's hands but Baldwin gets his hands free.
Baldwin is looking to control Fagundes but Fagundes is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Fagundes wants to escape the position.
Baldwin controlling the position well here. Fagundes rolled but Baldwin kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeca Fagundes 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.
Fagundes moves into the clinch.
Fagundes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baldwin misses with a series of wild punches.
Fagundes rushes Baldwin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fagundes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baldwin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Baldwin shoots and misses
and Fagundes counters by moving into the clinch.
Fagundes works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fagundes wants to get up but he can't break Baldwin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Baldwin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fagundes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baldwin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fagundes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baldwin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fagundes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fagundes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Baldwin has his foot on Fagundes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fagundes works his way back into a safe position though.
Fagundes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fagundes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fagundes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fagundes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baldwin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baldwin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fagundes has picked Baldwin up and slammed him! Baldwin can't keep hold of the triangle and Fagundes manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fagundes cracks Baldwin with a big elbow.
Baldwin is not content to let Fagundes control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baldwin tries to buck Fagundes off but Fagundes is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin is trying to control Fagundes's posture but Fagundes avoids it.
Baldwin is not content to let Fagundes control the position.
Baldwin gets back to half guard.
Baldwin looking for a kimura from the bottom but Fagundes passes into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Baldwin looking for a sweep but Fagundes has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Fagundes avoids the attempt from Baldwin to control.
Fagundes is looking to work his way around to Baldwin's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Baldwin can't escape the position.
Baldwin regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Fagundes seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zeca Fagundes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Fagundes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zeca Fagundes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baldwin throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Baldwin wants to get back to his feet.
Baldwin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Baldwin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fagundes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fagundes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baldwin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Baldwin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fagundes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fagundes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Baldwin counters with a nice uppercut.
Baldwin fails with a takedown attempt.
Baldwin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Baldwin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fagundes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fagundes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Baldwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fagundes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baldwin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fagundes slips a jab and a cross from Baldwin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fagundes counters by clinching up.
Fagundes jumps guard.
Fagundes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Baldwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Fagundes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fagundes working a defensive guard but Baldwin passes into half guard.
Fagundes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baldwin is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin is keen to just control but Fagundes is a slippery customer.
Fagundes is looking for a sweep. Baldwin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fagundes is trying to control but Baldwin passes into side control!
Baldwin trying to control the action but Fagundes is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Baldwin throws a series of punches but Fagundes avoids them all with ease.
Fagundes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fagundes showed some decent athleticism there.
Baldwin looking for submissions off his back.
James Baldwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin actively working from the bottom here.
Baldwin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Baldwin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zeca Fagundes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fagundes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeca Fagundes!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hans Beuys (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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201 lbs
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187 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hans Beuys!
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, Gabriel Gutierrez!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutierrez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gutierrez wants to stand and escape but Beuys is having none of it.
Gutierrez keeping moving, preventing Beuys from controlling successfully.
Beuys stands and steps away. Gutierrez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Beuys scores with a takedown into Gutierrez's guard.
Beuys drops back looking for a leg! Gutierrez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gutierrez manages to kick Beuys off! Beuys jumps back into Gutierrez's guard.
Beuys thows a big elbow that misses.
Gutierrez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez keeping moving, preventing Beuys from controlling successfully.
Gutierrez wants to stand and escape but Beuys is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beuys accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beuys postures up and lands a big shot to Gutierrez's brow.
Beuys postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beuys thows a big elbow that misses.
Beuys trying to control the position from guard on top but Gutierrez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beuys throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gutierrez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beuys throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gutierrez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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.
Beuys wants to control from the top but Gutierrez keeps moving.
Beuys is really struggling to control Gutierrez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gutierrez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Beuys counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gutierrez's guard now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beuys is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gutierrez keeping moving, preventing Beuys from controlling successfully.
Beuys won't allow Gutierrez to get back to his feet.
Gutierrez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beuys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gutierrez looks gassed!
Beuys showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Beuys wants to control from the top but Gutierrez keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Beuys closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Beuys stops Gutierrez from getting back to his feet.
Beuys is working for a submission of some sort.
Gutierrez wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beuys is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Beuys is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Beuys seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Gutierrez has recovered full guard.
Beuys prevents Gutierrez from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Beuys dominated that round.
That's time! Beuys's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Beuys 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.
Beuys is stalling in the full guard.
Beuys wants to control from the top but Gutierrez keeps moving.
Beuys is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gutierrez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gutierrez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Beuys gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Beuys shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beuys working over Gutierrez with some ground and pound. Gutierrez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gutierrez is trying to stand back up but Beuys is controlling him
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gutierrez is refusing to be controlled, as Beuys sits in half guard.
Gutierrez taking some punishment here, with Beuys in his half guard.
Beuys wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gutierrez keeps working.
Gutierrez tries to kick Beuys off but Beuys keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Beuys lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beuys looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Beuys is keen to just control but Gutierrez is a slippery customer.
Beuys scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Beuys is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gutierrez!
Beuys wants to control the pace but Gutierrez is squirming around nicely.
Gutierrez is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Beuys unloading with bombs!
Beuys is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gutierrez to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gutierrez shrugs it off.
Beuys is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gutierrez has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gutierrez!
Gutierrez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beuys swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gutierrez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Beuys wants to stand but Gutierrez is controlling the position.
Beuys trying 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.
Gutierrez wants to pass the guard but Beuys is keeping the position.
Gutierrez looking to sit in guard and control but Beuys gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Beuys trying to control the position from guard on top but Gutierrez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hans Beuys overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gutierrez shoots and misses
and Beuys counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gutierrez's guard now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Beuys dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Beuys throws a body punch but Gutierrez moves out of range.
Gutierrez fails with the takedown
and Beuys decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gutierrez's guard.
Beuys trying to control the position from guard on top but Gutierrez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beuys thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Beuys won't allow Gutierrez to get back to his feet.
Beuys landing with the ground and pound.
Beuys stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beuys tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gutierrez swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beuys shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Beuys is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gutierrez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Beuys is working for a kimura but Gutierrez is defending it quite comfortably.
Beuys is keen to just control but Gutierrez is a slippery customer.
Gutierrez wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beuys is looking for a kimura here.
Gutierrez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gutierrez is refusing to be controlled, as Beuys sits in half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Beuys drives through with a takedown into guard.
Beuys wants to control from the top but Gutierrez keeps moving.
Beuys postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gutierrez wants to get back to his feet but Beuys is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Beuys postures up and lands a big shot to Gutierrez's brow.
Beuys working some strikes from top position.
Gutierrez keeping moving, preventing Beuys from controlling successfully.
Beuys prevents Gutierrez from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Beuys scoring with some ground and pound.
Beuys working some strikes from top position.
Beuys postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beuys chips away with some ground and pound.
Beuys decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gutierrez, up you get!
Beuys scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gutierrez is not content to let Beuys control the position.
Beuys throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hans Beuys is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gutierrez wants to get back to his feet.
Gabriel Gutierrez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beuys is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gutierrez has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Beuys showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beuys, 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Beuys!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mustafah Worandi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeca Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeca Oliveira will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mustafah Worandi!
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, Zeca Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Worandi sprawls well. Worandi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet.
Oliveira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Worandi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Oliveira looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Worandi lands a nice forearm strike.
Oliveira is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Worandi is controlling him well.
Oliveira regains half guard.
Oliveira is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Worandi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Worandi is nestled in close to Oliveira, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Worandi working Oliveira over with strikes.
Oliveira is staying active underneath Worandi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Oliveira has hold of Worandi's hands but Worandi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Worandi is nestled in close to Oliveira, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Worandi is nestled in close to Oliveira, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oliveira looks gassed!
Worandi is nestled in close to Oliveira, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Worandi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oliveira is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Worandi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oliveira is still in real trouble! Can Worandi finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Oliveira seems to have recovered his senses.
Oliveira has hold of Worandi's hands but Worandi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Worandi working over Oliveira with some ground and pound. Oliveira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Worandi lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Oliveira! More strikes land and this one is all over! Worandi jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mustafah Worandi!
Mustafah Worandi is the new light heavyweight champion!
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