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Rebel 19 - New Year Bash PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between shean sherk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Desouza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Desouza has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with shean sherk's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, shean sherk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Desouza!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
sherk tries to bum rush Desouza with a series of wild strikes but Desouza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
sherk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
sherk misses with a two punch combination.
Desouza clinches with his opponent.
sherk has Desouza pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Desouza manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
sherk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Desouza has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics sherk uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Desouza looking for a sweep. Not yet Desouza, not yet.
sherk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
sherk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Desouza 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.
sherk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
sherk throwing strikes from guard but Desouza blocks nicely.
sherk postures up.
sherk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
sherk defending well as Desouza loads up on a big left hand.
sherk lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
sherk misses with a wild combination.
Desouza is on the wrong end of a nice combination from sherk.
Desouza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
sherk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Desouza circles away quickly and effectively.
sherk misses with a few strikes there.
sherk swinging wildly here.
sherk misses with a series of wild punches.
sherk throws a nice looking combination but Desouza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Desouza tries to clinch up but sherk circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
sherk throws a right hand that Desouza ducks under and follows up with a left that Desouza also avoids with ease.
Desouza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Desouza gets caught flat footed, as sherk shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as sherk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
sherk stopping the sweep attempt from Desouza.
sherk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Desouza is keeping the position for now.
sherk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Desouza controls sherk momentarily but sherk frees himself.
sherk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
shean sherk dominated that round.
That's time! sherk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
sherk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Desouza counters by clinching up.
sherk tries to score a body lock takedown but Desouza shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
sherk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Desouza fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for shean sherk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Desouza is looking to clinch but sherk is avoiding it.
sherk shoots and misses
and Desouza counters with a left and a right that stings sherk.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Desouza works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Desouza controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
sherk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
sherk keeping moving, preventing Desouza from controlling successfully.
Desouza is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
sherk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Desouza is controlling him.
Desouza is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Desouza slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Desouza trying to control the position but sherk is working away.
Desouza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but sherk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
sherk trying to remain calm as Desouza controls from the top position.
sherk looks to move to half guard but instead Desouza has passed into mount! Damn!
Desouza controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desouza trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Desouza lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
sherk is trying to stand up.
sherk is desperately trying to improve his position but Desouza has a good base and remains in mount.
Desouza looking to control but sherk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
sherk is trying to stand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Desouza looking to control but sherk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Desouza sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Despite being in the dominant position, Dan Desouza just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
sherk misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Desouza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
sherk misses with a double jab
and Desouza counters by moving into the clinch.
sherk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Desouza avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
sherk is working for takedown but Desouza is calmly controlling the position for now.
sherk is trying to break free.
Desouza is trying to drag sherk to the mat but sherk just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
sherk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for shean sherk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Desouza has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. sherk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Desouza gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from sherk.
Desouza jumps guard and drags sherk to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
sherk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desouza is trying to control the position but sherk postures up.
Desouza looking to hit a scissor sweep but sherk is one step ahead there.
Desouza controls sherk momentarily but sherk frees himself.
sherk throws a big right hand that misses.
sherk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
sherk tries to stand but Desouza is controlling from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Desouza fails in his attempt to clinch.
Desouza looks for a takedown but sherk sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
sherk thows a body shot but no joy.
sherk closes the distance and clinches up with Desouza, looking for a takedown. sherk pushes Desouza against the cage but Desouza circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
sherk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Desouza counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Desouza moves into range and clinches up with sherk.
Desouza keeps the fight in the clinch, despite sherk's efforts to push away.
sherk jumps guard but Desouza stands there with sherk around his waist. sherk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
sherk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Desouza avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Desouza drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Desouza is working for takedown but sherk is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Desouza has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. sherk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Desouza drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Desouza really 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.
Desouza wants to clinch up but sherk keeps it at a distance.
Desouza has a takedown stuffed.
sherk scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Some wild striking there from sherk.
sherk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Desouza counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Desouza slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
sherk is not content to let Desouza control the position.
sherk tries to improve position but can't.
Desouza tries to score with some ground and pound. sherk controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
sherk is trying to get back to half guard.
sherk is letting Desouza control him for a moment.
Desouza trying to control the position but sherk is working away.
Desouza takes a little break here. sherk wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
sherk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if sherk tries to get out of the position.
Desouza has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for sherk!
sherk wants to try and get back to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Desouza controlling from the full mount.
sherk wants to try and get back to his feet.
Desouza tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Desouza looking to control but sherk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Desouza is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. sherk can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Desouza trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Desouza looking to control and managing it successfully.
Despite being in the dominant position, Dan Desouza just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
sherk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Desouza counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in sherk's guard now.
Desouza won't allow sherk to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Desouza dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
sherk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Desouza counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Desouza.
sherk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Desouza has him pressed against the cage.
Desouza has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed sherk clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Desouza keeps control of the position easily here as sherk tries to buck him off.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Desouza's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
sherk looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Desouza tightening his grip on sherk, looking for the choke.
Desouza is landing with strikes from the back.
sherk has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Desouza is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
sherk wants to escape the position.
Desouza keeps control of the position easily here as sherk tries to buck him off.
sherk is trapped and Desouza is scoring with shots to the head and body.
sherk looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Desouza is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
shean sherk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Desouza is looking to control sherk but sherk is wriggling around and keeping busy.
sherk looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Desouza is hanging on to sherk's back as he tries to escape.
sherk is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Desouza.
sherk tries to break free.
Desouza slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Desouza is hanging on to sherk's back as he tries to escape.
That's two 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.
Desouza has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of sherk's body.
sherk rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dan Desouza.
Desouza tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Desouza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Desouza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from sherk.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Desouza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Desouza has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Dan Desouza!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Dan Desouza!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Dan Desouza!
Dan Desouza wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernandinho BeatBox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernandinho BeatBox will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Lima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fernandinho BeatBox!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BeatBox throws an overhand right that lands on Lima's shoulder, as Lima tries to avoid the shot.
Lima avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lima misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lima drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
BeatBox is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lima is controlling him.
Lima drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lima jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lima trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lima 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.
Lima working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of BeatBox's head.
BeatBox wants to stand but Lima is controlling the position.
Lima working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lima wants to control from the top but BeatBox keeps moving.
Lima keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of BeatBox's head.
Lima wants to control from the top but BeatBox keeps moving.
Lima drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but BeatBox manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lima has BeatBox in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BeatBox is trying to land a reversal but Lima doesn't like that idea too much. He pushed the legs to the side and dives into side control. He's managed to grab a loose arm triangle. Lima is tightening it up though! This could be trouble for BeatBox! BeatBox trying desperately to escape but he's gone limp! He's out! Wooooorld class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from Lima!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Thiago Lima!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rico Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Coelho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rico Rodriguez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rico Rodriguez!
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, Julio Coelho!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez shoots for a takedown but Coelho saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coelho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rodriguez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Coelho manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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.
Rodriguez stopping the sweep attempt from Coelho.
Coelho keeping full guard, as Rodriguez tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coelho keeping full guard, as Rodriguez tries to pass.
Rodriguez has gone for a leg lock! Coelho slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rodriguez's guard.
Rodriguez 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.
Coelho is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rodriguez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rodriguez has escaped and now he's on top!
Coelho wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Rodriguez throws a big right hand that misses.
Rodriguez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rodriguez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Coelho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Rodriguez 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.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rodriguez misses with a series of wild punches.
Rico Rodriguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodriguez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coelho slaps away a takedown attempt from Rodriguez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rodriguez dives in and grabs Coelho's left leg, looking for a takedown. Coelho pushes down on Rodriguez's head and hops out.
Coelho with a poor takedown
and Rodriguez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rodriguez pulls Coelho into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez 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.
Coelho not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Coelho trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rodriguez holds on and takes a little breather.
Coelho has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rodriguez is proving hard to escape from.
Rodriguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coelho is one step ahead there.
Rodriguez pushes Coelho off and gets back to his feet.
Rodriguez moves into the clinch.
Rodriguez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Coelho was covering up waiting for the punch and Rodriguez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rodriguez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rodriguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Coelho is retaining full guard.
Coelho looking for a sweep. Not yet Coelho, not yet.
Coelho is working an open guard so Rodriguez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rodriguez misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Rodriguez dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Coelho takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Coelho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rodriguez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Coelho's guard.
Coelho working a defensive guard here.
Rodriguez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rodriguez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rodriguez scores a takedown into full mount!
Coelho is desperately trying to improve his position but Rodriguez has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Rodriguez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coelho has his takedown stuffed
and Rodriguez counters with a takedown into side control.
Rico Rodriguez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Coelho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodriguez remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coelho trying to remain calm as Rodriguez controls from the top position.
Coelho is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Rodriguez is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Coelho is trying desperately to improve position.
Rodriguez manages to capitalize on a mistake by Coelho to take his back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coelho has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez controlling the position well here. Coelho rolled but Rodriguez 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.
Rico Rodriguez clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rodriguez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rodriguez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rodriguez works to advance to full mount. Coelho defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Rodriguez controlling from mount.
Rodriguez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Coelho looks a forlorn figure.
Coelho is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez scoring with strikes but Coelho is staying in there.
Coelho is still in real trouble! Can Rodriguez finish him?
Oooooh, big shot lands for Rodriguez! Coelho is hurt baaadly! Rodriguez is firing away with more strikes - Coelho is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rico Rodriguez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Starvin Marvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Count Hytthu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Starvin Marvin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Count Hytthu!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hytthu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hytthu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marvin circles away.
Hytthu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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.
Marvin is trying to stand.
Hytthu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Marvin kicks Hytthu off and gets back to his feet.
Hytthu shoots for a double leg takedown but Marvin sprawls well. He's pushed Hytthu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Starvin Marvin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Count Hytthu.
Marvin misses with a body shot.
Marvin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Count Hytthu has been cut.
Marvin tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hytthu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hytthu lands in his opponent's guard.
Hytthu is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Marvin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Marvin has escaped and now he's on top!
Hytthu looks gassed!
Hytthu wants to stand up but Marvin is controlling him.
Marvin is looking to stand up but Hytthu won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hytthu wants to get back to his feet but Marvin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Marvin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hytthu's guard.
Marvin won't allow Hytthu to get back to his feet.
Marvin wanted to stand there but Hytthu had control of the position.
Marvin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hytthu misses with a head kick.
Hytthu lands with a slapping head kick.
Marvin stuffs the takedown.
Hytthu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hytthu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marvin swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Starvin Marvin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Count Hytthu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A head kick from Marvin lands but Hytthu takes it in his stride.
Marvin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Marvin as Hytthu shoots in.
Marvin leaves Hytthu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hytthu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Marvin was covering up waiting for the punch and Hytthu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Marvin has his feet on Hytthu's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hytthu shoots in but Marvin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Starvin Marvin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Count Hytthu.
Marvin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Count Hytthu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hytthu is breathing heavily.
Marvin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hytthu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hytthu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Starvin Marvin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marvin throws a sloppy head kick and Hytthu moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Hytthu misses
letting Marvin counter with a right hand.
That has opened up Count Hytthu's cut even more.
Marvin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marvin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Marvin connects with a jab.
Hytthu is rocked!
Hytthu looks up at the clock. Bad move! Marvin lands a right hand from hell, dropping Hytthu. Marvin pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Starvin Marvin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bartez Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claude Moraes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moraes comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pan Panamericano kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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230 lbs
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250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bartez Pitbull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Claude Moraes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitbull gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pitbull stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Moraes tries to stall but Pitbull uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pitbull is looking to break free of the clinch but Moraes has double underhooks.
Moraes wants a takedown but no success here.
Moraes is working for takedown but Pitbull is calmly controlling the position for now.
Moraes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pitbull pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bartez Pitbull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claude Moraes.
Pitbull punishes Moraes's body with a nice straight punch.
Moraes looks gassed!
Pitbull lands a left and a right that send Moraes crashing to the mat, dazed. Pitbull thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Claude Moraes has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pitbull drops Moraes with a beautiful combination! Moraes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pitbull is looking for the KO!
Moraes is rocked!
Pitbull sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Moraes's defenses. It connects perfectly with Moraes's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bartez Pitbull!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Josef Manuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Miranda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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143 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josef Manuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Miranda!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manuel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Miranda avoids it really well and circles away.
Miranda has Manuel up against the cage in a clinch.
Manuel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Miranda prevents it.
Miranda looking for a takedown.
Miranda prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josef Manuel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miranda has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Manuel is trying to keep an underhook but Miranda manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Manuel tries to roll over but Miranda keeps him under control.
Manuel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Manuel is working hard here to advance position.
Miranda is looking to take a break and control but Manuel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manuel manages to get to full guard.
Miranda is posturing up here but Manuel has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Miranda tries to roll out but it's too tight and Miranda has to tap! Slick submission there by Manuel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josef Manuel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Flick Wham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mackart Charger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flick Wham could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mackart Charger's chin.
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165 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Flick Wham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mackart Charger!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wham avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wham lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Charger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Charger misses with a straight right.
Wham explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A telegraphed right hand from Charger misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Charger misses the target.
Wham lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wham throws a head kick but Charger moves out of range.
Wham scores with a leg kick.
Charger looks gassed!
Charger looks to throw the jab but Wham is out of range.
Wham throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Charger's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wham throws a leg kick which misses Charger's front leg but catches the back leg as Charger tries to avoid it.
Charger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Charger throws a lazy right hand but Wham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wham uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Charger.
Wham throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Charger's head.
Charger is rocked!
Wham slips under a jab.
Charger is still on wobbly legs! Can Wham finish him?
Wham throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wham scores with a leg kick.
Charger seems to have recovered his senses.
Wham scores with a kick to the body.
Wham turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wham throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wham seems to be stalking Charger here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Charger drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Flick Wham!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodef Canmelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jorge ben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Canmelianenko comes to the cage accompanied by Emperor - The Loss And Curse Of Reverence. jorge ben has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rodef Canmelianenko's chin.
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23
226 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
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25
273 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodef Canmelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, jorge ben!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canmelianenko throws a series of punches but ben avoids them all with ease.
ben swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Canmelianenko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Canmelianenko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
ben keeping moving, preventing Canmelianenko from controlling successfully.
ben is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Canmelianenko is controlling him.
Canmelianenko has gone for a leg lock! ben slips out almost immediately though and dives into Canmelianenko's guard.
Canmelianenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ben wanted to stand there but Canmelianenko had control of the position.
Canmelianenko controlling the position.
ben is looking to stand up but Canmelianenko won't let him.
Canmelianenko wants to sweep here but ben controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ben wants to get up but he can't break Canmelianenko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
ben stands up and waves to Canmelianenko to follow him.
Canmelianenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but ben swivels and escapes.
ben throws a left and a right that both miss
and Canmelianenko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Canmelianenko.
ben utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
ben looks gassed!
ben keeping moving, preventing Canmelianenko from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ben wants to stand up but Canmelianenko is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodef Canmelianenko dominated that round.
That's time! Canmelianenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Canmelianenko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Canmelianenko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Canmelianenko is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Canmelianenko extends the arm and ben is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodef Canmelianenko!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Ziribastow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rani Yahya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ziribastow kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is DEAD STARS. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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20
141 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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24
143 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shawn Ziribastow!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rani Yahya!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziribastow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yahya moves away.
Ziribastow scores with a jab to the body.
Yahya tries for a takedown but Ziribastow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yahya takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ziribastow throws a body punch but Yahya moves out of range.
Yahya takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ziribastow scores with a jab to the body.
Ziribastow lands a right hook to the body.
Ziribastow moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ziribastow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ziribastow gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yahya is fighting to break Ziribastow's control of his arms but Ziribastow is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ziribastow wriggles free and stands up.
Ziribastow's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ziribastow duly obliges.
Nice body punch from Ziribastow.
Ziribastow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yahya.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yahya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ziribastow.
Ziribastow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yahya.
Ziribastow listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ziribastow slaps away a takedown attempt from Yahya, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ziribastow lands a jab to Yahya's midsection.
Yahya misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck for Yahya with that takedown attempt.
Shawn Ziribastow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rani Yahya.
A shot to the liver by Ziribastow. Beautiful body shot.
Ziribastow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yahya doesn't seem bothered though.
Ziribastow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ziribastow lands a right hook to the body.
Ziribastow jabs at Yahya's body.
Yahya shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ziribastow defends it nicely.
Yahya looks gassed!
Yahya moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ziribastow scores with a hook to the body. Yahya takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yahya closes the distance and clinches up with Ziribastow, looking for a takedown. Yahya pushes Ziribastow against the cage but Ziribastow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ziribastow with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ziribastow is looking to wear down Yahya with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ziribastow moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Yahya is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ziribastow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ziribastow throws a combination. Yahya tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ziribastow scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Ziribastow.
Shawn Ziribastow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ziribastow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ziribastow lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ziribastow lands a nice looking body shot.
Ziribastow closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Yahya is rocked!
Ziribastow connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Yahya! He's out on his feet! Ziribastow rushes in and drops Yahya with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Shawn Ziribastow!
Shawn Ziribastow retains his bantamweight title!
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