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1: Freedom (SUF TOURNAMENT R1) PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Asta Clover (ranked 5529 p4p, 5019 weight class) and Santos Neymar Jr (ranked 282 p4p, 272 weight class). Santos Neymar Jr is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Asta Clover!
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, Santos Neymar Jr!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Clover.
A nice combination there by Clover.
Clover slips under a jab from Neymar Jr.
Neymar Jr instigates a clinch.
A short right from Neymar Jr on the inside.
Neymar Jr prevents Clover from breaking the clinch.
Neymar Jr prevents Clover from breaking the clinch.
A short uppercut from Neymar Jr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Neymar Jr.
Clover wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right from Neymar Jr on the inside.
A short right from Neymar Jr on the inside.
Clover's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neymar Jr lands an uppercut.
Neymar Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clover blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clover tries to circle away but Neymar Jr has him pinned against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neymar Jr lands with a right to the head.
 Clover is rocked!
Clover can't break the clinch.
Oh Clover is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Neymar Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Neymar Jr.
Neymar Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clover backwards.
Neymar Jr pushes Clover against the ropes. Neymar Jr is working some dirty boxing. Neymar Jr pushes off with a quick right hook! Clover goes down! Clover tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Neymar Jr moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santos Neymar Jr!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter Pan (ranked 25271 p4p, 4105 weight class) and Mason Wilson (ranked 296 p4p, 235 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Pan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mason Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pan sprawls well initially but Wilson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pan tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Wilson manages to move to mount!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wilson controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Wilson.
Wilson with good strikes from the mount here!
Wilson with good strikes from the mount here!
Pan tries to buck Wilson off but Wilson takes his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson controlling from the back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wilson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pan is trying to defend against the choke here but Wilson has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Wilson Tightens the hold and Pan taps out furiously! Wilson displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mason Wilson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dominicus Domingo (ranked 4702 p4p, 4625 weight class) and Rua Shogun (ranked 496 p4p, 492 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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KO power |
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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, Dominicus Domingo!
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, Rua Shogun!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shogun takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Domingo lands a big right hand that sends Shogun crashing to the mat! Domingo stays standing though and waves Shogun back to his feet!
 Shogun is rocked!
Domingo dodges the punch combination from Shogun.
Domingo just misses with a punch to the body.
Shogun lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shogun ducks under a wild hook from Domingo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Domingo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shogun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Domingo misses with a head kick.
Shogun connects with a leg kick.
Domingo dodges the punch combination from Shogun.
Domingo dodges the punch combination from Shogun.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shogun - that will leave a mark!
Shogun swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shogun.
Domingo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shogun swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Domingo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shogun keeps Domingo at a distance using the push kick.
Shogun scores with a nice body kick.
Shogun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Domingo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dominicus Domingo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shogun fails to land with a series of punches.
Domingo looks to throw the jab but Shogun is out of range.
Shogun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Domingo.
Domingo misses with the combination.
Domingo misses with a body shot.
Domingo misses with a wild combination.
Shogun fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shogun - that will leave a mark!
Domingo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shogun.
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!
Domingo scores with a sloppy right hand. Shogun should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domingo tries to bum rush Shogun with a series of wild strikes but Shogun uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shogun buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Domingo misses.
Domingo connects with a body shot that sends Shogun's belly button to the back.
Domingo throws out a powerful jab.
Shogun is still on wobbly legs! Can Domingo finish him?
Shogun walks into a stiff left hand from Domingo.
Domingo looks to land a right hand but Shogun moved out of range.
Shogun is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A big left from Domingo misses.
Shogun's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shogun duly obliges.
Shogun seems to have recovered his senses.
Domingo lands a left and a right that send Shogun crashing to the mat, dazed. Domingo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Shogun lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Domingo slips a jab and a cross from Shogun.
Jab, jab by Domingo - just one landing.
Shogun swinging wildly here.
Domingo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Some wild striking there from Domingo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Shogun.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Domingo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shogun - the referee stops the clock and Domingo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shogun. Domingo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Domingo lands a nice hook to Shogun's body. Shogun takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shogun misses with a series of wild punches.
Domingo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Domingo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Domingo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shogun looks winded!
A big right from Domingo misses.
Shogun takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shogun throws a head kick but Domingo moves out of range.
Domingo misses with a body shot.
Shogun is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Domingo ducks under a wild hook from Shogun.
Domingo lands a nice looking body shot.
Domingo throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Domingo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domingo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Domingo lands a left and a right that send Shogun crashing to the mat, dazed. Domingo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Domingo knocks out Shogun with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Domingo before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Domingo picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dominicus Domingo!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Baby Dragon (ranked 4541 p4p, 4677 weight class) and Andrey Tovarov (ranked 257 p4p, 265 weight class). Andrey Tovarov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Baby Dragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrey Tovarov!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tovarov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tovarov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dragon to score with a decent uppercut.
Dragon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dragon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tovarov on the side of the head.
Tovarov is rocked!
Dragon lands with a right and another and another! Tovarov is in big trouble! Dragon lands again and this time it's lights out for Tovarov! A quality knockout there for Dragon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Baby Dragon!
Baby Dragon took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I hope you liked my kisses.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Turbo Bulken (ranked 5227 p4p, 4418 weight class) and Adeodatus Aurelius (ranked 278 p4p, 247 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Turbo Bulken!
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, Adeodatus Aurelius!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulken moves into the clinch.
Bulken lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aurelius.
Bulken tries to work over Aurelius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bulken scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bulken lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bulken lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bulken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelius checks the leg kick.
Aurelius looks to score with a jab to the body but Bulken is just out of range.
Bulken takes a swing at Aurelius's ribcage but misses.
Bulken checks a leg kick nicely.
Aurelius clinches up against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bulken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulken comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Aurelius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bulken pushes Aurelius back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bulken lands with a light punch inside.
Bulken's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aurelius moves out of range of the body kick.
Bulken pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bulken throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bulken tries a head kick but it misses.
Aurelius tries to counter with a clinch but Bulken shakes him off and moves away.
Aurelius throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bulken counters with a low kick, right behind Aurelius 's knee.
Bulken moves into the clinch successfully.
Bulken's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius moves into the clinch.
Aurelius lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bulken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bulken.
Both fighters circling a little - Bulken finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bulken throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aurelius gets a clinch.
Bulken scores with a shoulder strike.
Bulken's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bulken throws a low kick, looking for Aurelius's leg but Aurelius calmly moves out of range.
Bulken staying out of range there.
Bulken with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius scores with a jab. Bulken acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bulken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aurelius swinging wildly here.
Bulken throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bulken throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bulken shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bulken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aurelius is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Aurelius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Aurelius fails to pull guard.
Bulken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aurelius has Bulken up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bulken breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aurelius on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bulken. Bulken obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aurelius avoids the head kick by Bulken.
Bulken smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A head kick from Bulken lands but Aurelius takes it in his stride.
Aurelius moves away from the strike by Bulken.
Bulken lands a high kick!
Aurelius looks to land a left hand but Bulken moved out of range nicely.
Bulken misses with a head kick.
Bulken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aurelius is looking to score with low kicks.
Bulken lands with a nice body kick.
Aurelius takes the fight into the clinch.
Aurelius tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bulken just stands there and leans against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Turbo Bulken dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bulken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turbo Bulken is winning the standup battle so far.
Aurelius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bulken half committed to a counter leg kick.
Aurelius misses with a hook.
Bulken connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bulken throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aurelius moves out of range of the body kick.
Aurelius dips to his left and cracks Bulken with an uppercut!
Bulken closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Bulken is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aurelius can do to turn this around?
Bulken breaks the clinch.
We've been told by Bulken's head coaches at No Pain No Gain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Aurelius closes the distance and clinches.
Bulken lands a shoulder strike.
Bulken escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bulken moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bulken moves out of range as Aurelius strikes.
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!
Bulken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aurelius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius blocks a head kick by Bulken.
Bulken throws a head kick but Aurelius moves out of range.
Aurelius lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick misses from Bulken.
Bulken moves out of range of the strikes.
Bulken appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Aurelius tries to keep at a distance but Bulken has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bulken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bulken throws a leg kick which misses Aurelius's front leg but catches the back leg as Aurelius tries to avoid it.
Bulken lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aurelius lands with a good body shot.
Aurelius closes the distance and clinches.
Aurelius tries to pull guard but Bulken holds him up against the ropes and eventually Aurelius drops back down to his feet.
Bulken manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulken throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bulken gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aurelius.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aurelius pushes Bulken up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bulken pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bulken moves away from the strike by Aurelius.
Aurelius tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bulken is able to avoid easily.
Aurelius loads up on a big right hand but Bulken slips the punch.
Bulken throws a sloppy head kick and Aurelius moves out of range easily.
Aurelius wants to counter with a clinch but Bulken pushes him away.
Bulken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Aurelius, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Aurelius backs away, Bulken returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bulken tries a head kick but it misses.
Bulken throws a sloppy head kick and Aurelius moves out of range easily.
Bulken lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulken scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Aurelius throws a jab when Bulken was well out of range.
Bulken throws a body kick that misses.
Aurelius moves into the clinch successfully.
Bulken breaks from the clinch.
Aurelius misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aurelius checks a leg kick nicely.
Bulken walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Aurelius clinches.
Bulken escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bulken throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aurelius moves into the clinch.
Bulken escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius moves into the clinch successfully.
Aurelius misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bulken pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bulken fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aurelius, pushing him back against the ropes.
Bulken lands a hook that snaps the head of Aurelius backwards.
Bulken manages to break the clinch.
Aurelius looks to land a right hand but Bulken moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Aurelius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bulken fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aurelius has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aurelius tries to keep at a distance but Bulken has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bulken breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Turbo Bulken dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Aurelius misses the jab.
Aurelius misses with a looping left.
Aurelius closes the distance and clinches.
Bulken manages to break the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bulken.
Bulken looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice leg kick from Bulken, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bulken closes the distance and clinches.
Aurelius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bulken lands with a right to the head.
Turbo Bulken has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelius is trying to pull guard but Bulken has him pressed against the ropes.
Bulken lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aurelius backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bulken breaks the clinch.
Aurelius misses with a shot to the body
and Bulken counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Aurelius is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Aurelius is rocked!
Aurelius avoids the head kick by Bulken.
Aurelius is still on wobbly legs! Can Bulken finish him?
Aurelius gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aurelius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bulken lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aurelius throws a punch but it's blocked by Bulken.
Bulken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aurelius seems to have recovered his senses.
Bulken makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulken breaks from the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bulken.
Bulken gets tackled into the ropes by Aurelius. Aurelius maintains the clinch.
Bulken working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aurelius's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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!
Bulken breaks the clinch.
Aurelius misses with the combination.
Bulken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aurelius.
Aurelius wants to counter the offense by Bulken and move into the clinch position.
Aurelius misses with a double jab.
Aurelius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aurelius blocks a head kick by Bulken.
Aurelius looks to land a left hand but Bulken moved out of range nicely.
Bulken rushes Aurelius and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Bulken's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulken misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bulken's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aurelius connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bulken scrambles back to his feet.
Aurelius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bulken throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Aurelius misses its intended target.
Bulken is looking to counter with a body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bulken.
Aurelius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bulken is looking to counter with head kicks.
A head kick misses from Bulken.
Aurelius fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bulken takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bulken moves into the clinch successfully.
Bulken pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aurelius on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bulken. Bulken obviously looking to wear him down.
Bulken clinches up with Aurelius and pushes him back against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aurelius has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bulken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aurelius has managed to clinch.
Bulken throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aureliuss head.
Aurelius blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bulken lands a left hand.
Bulken pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Bulken.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bulken.
Aurelius throws a big shot that misses.
Adeodatus Aurelius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turbo Bulken is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bulken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turbo Bulken showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bulken has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turbo Bulken!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Naruesorn Chaiyachue (ranked 4493 p4p, 4435 weight class) and Jorge Rocha (ranked 255 p4p, 248 weight class). Chaiyachue's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, [Don't Fear] The Reaper. Naruesorn Chaiyachue has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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140
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naruesorn Chaiyachue!
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, Jorge Rocha!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Chaiyachue looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chaiyachue doesn't manage to clinch there - Rocha circles away.
And Rocha tries to counter it with a takedown but Chaiyachue pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chaiyachue is looking to clinch but Rocha is avoiding it.
Rocha tries a quick counter leg kick but Chaiyachue is wise to it.
Rocha swats away the attempt to clinch by Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Rocha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaiyachue wants to clinch.
Rocha is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch up but Rocha circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaiyachue clinches up with Rocha and pushes him back against the ropes.
Chaiyachue trying to control the position but instead, Rocha has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chaiyachue into the ropes.
Rocha avoids the elbow strike from Chaiyachue, against the ropes.
Rocha pulls guard successfully.
Chaiyachue got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rocha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chaiyachue has managed to get both his arms back between Rocha's legs - danger averted.
Chaiyachue avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rocha is looking for a triangle but Chaiyachue pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chaiyachue doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chaiyachue manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chaiyachue tries to stand but Rocha is controlling from the bottom.
Chaiyachue has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rocha looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rocha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chaiyachue gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chaiyachue would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocha is looking for a triangle but Chaiyachue pushes his legs off easily.
Rocha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chaiyachue wants to get up but he can't break Rocha's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rocha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rocha can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chaiyachue avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chaiyachue would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rocha is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chaiyachue is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chaiyachue gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chaiyachue wanted to stand there but Rocha had control of the position.
Rocha has his foot on Chaiyachue's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chaiyachue works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rocha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chaiyachue knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rocha on the ground.
Rocha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Rocha dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rocha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chaiyachue is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rocha with the counter takedown but Chaiyachue avoids it easily.
Chaiyachue tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Rocha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chaiyachue tries to close the distance and clinch but Rocha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chaiyachue closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Chaiyachue misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaiyachue looking to slow down the pace here.
Rocha tries to pull guard but Chaiyachue won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chaiyachue tries to stall but Rocha uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chaiyachue tries a knee to the head but Rocha blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocha.
Rocha dodges an elbow strike from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue taking a breather.
Rocha ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rocha no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rocha is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chaiyachue is aware though and is defending well.
Rocha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rocha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jorge Rocha has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue wanted to stand there but Rocha had control of the position.
Rocha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chaiyachue doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chaiyachue manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rocha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chaiyachue wants to get up but he can't break Rocha's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rocha has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chaiyachue can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rocha trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chaiyachue gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rocha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chaiyachue defends it easily.
Rocha is trying to keep Chaiyachue in close.
Rocha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rocha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chaiyachue doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chaiyachue manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chaiyachue would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rocha has his foot on Chaiyachue's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chaiyachue works his way back into a safe position though.
Rocha is looking for a triangle but Chaiyachue pushes his legs off easily.
Rocha has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chaiyachue can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rocha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chaiyachue defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Rocha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rocha gets tackled into the ropes by Chaiyachue. Chaiyachue maintains the clinch.
Chaiyachue leaning his opponent against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chaiyachue.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocha tries to pull guard but Chaiyachue forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Chaiyachue effectively controlling the action here.
Chaiyachue is looking to control Rocha's arms but Rocha gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chaiyachue has his back to the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaiyachue can't find room to land a body shot as Rocha controls the action.
Chaiyachue pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chaiyachue looking to stall.
Maybe Chaiyachue would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Naruesorn Chaiyachue.
Rocha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chaiyachue is looking to clinch but Rocha is avoiding it.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Rocha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rocha drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chaiyachue defends it well.
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.
Chaiyachue fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rocha keeps the fight on the outside.
Rocha feints the counter takedown.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rocha counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rocha is working for a submission of some sort.
Rocha is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rocha is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chaiyachue is trying to stand back up but Rocha is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocha is looking to take a break and control but Chaiyachue is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chaiyachue is trying to stand.
Rocha is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chaiyachue wants to get back to his feet.
Rocha passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rocha pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rocha is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Chaiyachue can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Rocha working for a guillotine from mount but Chaiyachue is in no mood to give up.
Chaiyachue is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chaiyachue defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rocha.
Rocha seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Chaiyachue is holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Rocha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rocha 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Rocha!
Jorge Rocha bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Glass Joe Jr (ranked 4402 p4p, 4441 weight class) and Antonio Branco (ranked 245 p4p, 250 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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135
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135
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Glass Joe Jr!
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, Antonio Branco!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Branco in his tracks.
Joe Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Branco takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Joe Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Joe Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Branco counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Branco trying to control but Joe Jr is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Joe Jr is trying to control the position but Branco postures up.
Branco thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Branco pushes down on Joe Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Branco seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branco seems to be working for a kimura but Joe Jr defends the submission attempt.
Branco is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Branco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Joe Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Branco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Joe Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Joe Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
Branco is looking to take a break and control but Joe Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Branco seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Joe Jr is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Antonio Branco!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Moses Thiago Santos (ranked 3689 p4p, 4401 weight class) and Barnabus Sanitario (ranked 220 p4p, 246 weight class). The key to victory for Moses Thiago Santos has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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18
135
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Moses Thiago Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Barnabus Sanitario!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanitario looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Thiago Santos regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sanitario.
Sanitario postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thiago Santos is on top in guard.
Thiago Santos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thiago Santos wants to control from the top but Sanitario keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thiago Santos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanitario is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sanitario scores with a nice shot.
Sanitario really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thiago Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thiago Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanitario is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanitario avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago Santos trying to control but Sanitario is working from the bottom.
Sanitario avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanitario scores with a nice shot.
Thiago Santos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sanitario doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sanitario lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Thiago Santos has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Thiago Santos distracts Sanitario with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sanitario trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Thiago Santos won't allow Sanitario to sweep him here.
Sanitario scores with a nice shot.
Sanitario keeping moving, preventing Thiago Santos from controlling successfully.
Sanitario striking off his back.
Thiago Santos is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Thiago Santos trying to control but Sanitario is working from the bottom.
Sanitario throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanitario looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanitario, not yet.
Thiago Santos trying to control but Sanitario is working from the bottom.
Sanitario working a defensive guard here.
Thiago Santos throws a big right hand that misses.
Sanitario trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thiago Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thiago Santos shoots for a double leg takedown but Sanitario sprawls well. He's pushed Thiago Santos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thiago Santos shoots in for a takedown but Sanitario shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanitario changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moses Thiago Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thiago Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thiago Santos gets caught napping as Sanitario dives in and scores a takedown. Thiago Santos manages to retain guard.
Sanitario distracts Thiago Santos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sanitario trying to control the position from guard on top but Thiago Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanitario postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sanitario is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sanitario scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thiago Santos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thiago Santos tries to get out of the position.
Sanitario cracks Thiago Santos with a solid left hand.
Sanitario postures up and lands a big shot to Thiago Santos's brow.
Thiago Santos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanitario working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thiago Santos trying to control the position.
Thiago Santos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sanitario content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sanitario landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanitario with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sanitario keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thiago Santos's head.
Thiago Santos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sanitario is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thiago Santos is rocked!
Sanitario works over Thiago Santos with some ground and pound from guard.
Thiago Santos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thiago Santos slips a nice elbow through Sanitario's hands, connecting with Sanitario's forehead.
Sanitario is looking for a sweep. Thiago Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanitario punching from the bottom.
Thiago Santos passes to full mount!
Thiago Santos wants to control the pace but Sanitario is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barnabus Sanitario dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sanitario gets a takedown into half guard.
Thiago Santos pushes Sanitario off and gets back to his feet.
Thiago Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanitario as he avoids it easily.
Sanitario throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thiago Santos tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sanitario is in Thiago Santos's guard.
Sanitario throws a strike but Thiago Santos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanitario throws a couple of heel strikes.
Sanitario throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Thiago Santos throws a big elbow that misses.
Thiago Santos won't allow Sanitario to sweep him here.
Thiago Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thiago Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sanitario lands some strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanitario striking from his own guard.
Thiago Santos 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.
Sanitario looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thiago Santos postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Thiago Santos is pushing down on Sanitario's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sanitario is fighting to maintain full guard but Thiago Santos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sanitario wants to improve his position but Thiago Santos is controlling well.
Sanitario keeps trying to improve his position.
Thiago Santos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thiago Santos blocks the strikes from Sanitario.
Thiago Santos thows a huge punch but Sanitario dodges it nicely.
Sanitario keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thiago Santos lands strikes from half guard.
Sanitario wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thiago Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sanitario does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sanitario flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sanitario is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Thiago Santos is trying to control the action in half guard but Sanitario is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sanitario is looking to control Thiago Santos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanitario avoid being mounted?
Sanitario is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thiago Santos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sanitario has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sanitario keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thiago Santos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago Santos blocks the strikes from Sanitario.
Well, if Thiago Santos is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Thiago Santos blocks the strikes from Sanitario.
Thiago Santos 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.
Sanitario tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Sanitario striking from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thiago Santos lands a nice short elbow.
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.
Sanitario is trying to get back to full guard.
Thiago Santos frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Thiago Santos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanitario is looking to escape.
Sanitario tries to improve his position but instead Thiago Santos has taken his back!
Thiago Santos is hanging on to Sanitario's back as he tries to escape.
Sanitario is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thiago Santos looking for the RNC.
Thiago Santos struggling to keep hold of the position.
Thiago Santos throwing damaging strikes from the back! Sanitario could be in trouble here!
Sanitario is in bad spot here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Thiago Santos dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sanitario looks to land a left hand but Thiago Santos moved out of range nicely.
Thiago Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Thiago Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanitario swivels and escapes.
Thiago Santos gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sanitario to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sanitario postures up.
Sanitario throws an elbow that misses. Thiago Santos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sanitario's guard. Nice move by Thiago Santos!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago Santos postures up.
Thiago Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thiago Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thiago Santos throwing strikes from guard but Sanitario blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago Santos is in close to Sanitario's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sanitario trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Thiago Santos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thiago Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Sanitario.
Thiago Santos 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.
Sanitario looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thiago Santos is one step ahead there.
Sanitario working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thiago Santos.
Sanitario doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Thiago Santos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sanitario's head.
Thiago Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanitario is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thiago Santos throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanitario wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanitario trying to control the position.
Sanitario might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Thiago Santos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sanitario throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thiago Santos goes for a double leg but Sanitario avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Sanitario continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moses Thiago Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanitario is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Thiago Santos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanitario tries to score a body lock takedown but Thiago Santos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sanitario has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thiago Santos after a bit of a struggle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago Santos works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Thiago Santos postures up and lands a big shot to Sanitario's brow.
Thiago Santos chips away with some ground and pound.
Thiago Santos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sanitario's head.
Thiago Santos throwing strikes from guard but Sanitario blocks nicely.
Sanitario throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Sanitario trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sanitario throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Thiago Santos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanitario preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Moses Thiago Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thiago Santos preventing the sweep.
Sanitario trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Thiago Santos is working Sanitario over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sanitario throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thiago Santos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Thiago Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanitario is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanitario lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sanitario's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thiago Santos wants to stand and escape but Sanitario is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanitario postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sanitario throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thiago Santos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanitario throws a strike but Thiago Santos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moses Thiago Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thiago Santos has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moses Thiago Santos!
The defeated Barnabus Sanitario had this to say: 'Forever uncleeeeean'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Igor Liviazoa (ranked 3935 p4p, 2558 weight class) and Kevin Silveiro (ranked 450 p4p, 315 weight class). Silveiro is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Beleza Pula · Masayoshi Takanaka. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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, Igor Liviazoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kevin Silveiro!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liviazoa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silveiro.
Liviazoa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Silveiro throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Liviazoa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Silveiro is in Liviazoa's guard.
Silveiro pushing down on Liviazoa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Liviazoa is in trouble now - Silveiro has advanced to mount!
Silveiro working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Liviazoa turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Silveiro off and cradles Liviazoa's limp body as Silveiro celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Kevin Silveiro!
A very excited looking Kevin Silveiro rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abelardo De Leon (ranked 1088 p4p, 3009 weight class) and The Oracle Will Sho Yu (ranked 140 p4p, 357 weight class). De Leon's entrance music is Mercenary - F.O.O.L. & Power Glove. A fine choice. De Leon is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Abelardo De Leon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Abelardo De Leon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, The Oracle Will Sho Yu!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Leon cracks a nice hook into Will Sho Yu's ribs.
The Oracle Will Sho Yu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Leon is breathing heavily.
Will Sho Yu misses with a body shot.
De Leon thinks about countering with a body kick.
Will Sho Yu misses with a leg kick.
Will Sho Yu moves into the clinch.
De Leon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Will Sho Yu blocks an uppercut.
De Leon blocks an uppercut.
Will Sho Yu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Will Sho Yu misses with a punch on the inside.
De Leon misses with a body punch.
Will Sho Yu can't find room to land a body shot as De Leon controls the action.
De Leon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Leon looks to throw the jab but Will Sho Yu is out of range.
Will Sho Yu looks to land a combination but De Leon avoids it well.
And De Leon counters with a quick kick to the body but Will Sho Yu blocks it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Will Sho Yu lands a left hand.
A short right from Will Sho Yu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Will Sho Yu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Leon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Will Sho Yu throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Will Sho Yu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Will Sho Yu misses with a body punch.
Will Sho Yu misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Will Sho Yu.
De Leon is trying to force a seperation but Will Sho Yu has the dominant position.
De Leon misses with some punches.
Will Sho Yu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. De Leon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Will Sho Yu can turn it around.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Will Sho Yu.
Will Sho Yu lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Leon backwards.
Will Sho Yu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Will Sho Yu lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Leon backwards.
Will Sho Yu tries a body shot but De Leon blocks it.
De Leon breaks the clinch.
Will Sho Yu is looking to clinch but De Leon is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Will Sho Yu tries to clinch up but De Leon circles away and keeps his distance.
Will Sho Yu throws a right and a left that De Leon avoids nicely.
Will Sho Yu wants to clinch.
Will Sho Yu tries to clinch up.
Will Sho Yu moves in looking to clinch but De Leon pushes him off.
Will Sho Yu lands with a big right hook that stumbles De Leon - he's out on his feet here! Will Sho Yu follows up with another monster hook that separates De Leon from consciousness! De Leon falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Will Sho Yu stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). The Oracle Will Sho Yu!
The Oracle Will Sho Yu is the new heavyweight champion!
The Oracle Will Sho Yu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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