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WB48: Watson vs. Montoya PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Caio Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Tennant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Almeida's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Blink 182 - Dammit. Caio Almeida had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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190 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
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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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Caio Almeida!
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, David Tennant!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almeida doesn't manage to clinch there - Tennant circles away.
Almeida moves into range and clinches up with Tennant.
Tennant prevents Almeida from breaking the clinch.
Tennant with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Almeida pulls guard effortlessly.
Almeida trying to keep a closed guard but Tennant is proving a slippery customer.
Almeida throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tennant escapes and throws Almeida's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Almeida is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tennant has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Almeida can't do much from the bottom here.
Almeida looking for a sweep but Tennant has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Almeida sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida actively working from the bottom here.
Tennant stops Almeida from getting back to his feet.
Tennant stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Almeida gets a clinch.
Almeida ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Almeida no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tennant stands up from Almeida's guard - Tennant perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tennant rushes Almeida and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Almeida looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knees to the body from Tennant.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tennant with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tennant obliges.
Almeida is breathing heavily.
Tennant with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Caio Almeida has been cut.
Almeida drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tennant working Almeida over with knees to the body.
Almeida takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tennant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Almeida.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tennant obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tennant landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tennant tries to land a knee to the head but Almeida blocks with his arms.
Tennant misses with an elbow over the top.
Tennant looking to throw knees to the head but Almeida is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Tennant.
Tennant lands an elbow just above Almeida 's eye.
Tennant with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Almeida landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tennant tries to land a knee to the head but Almeida blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Tennant.
Almeida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tennant missing with knees to the body.
Tennant throws a knee to the head but misses.
Almeida manages to break the clinch.
Tennant throws a head kick but Almeida moves out of range.
Tennant clinches but Almeida breaks the clinch
and Almeida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeida fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tennant, pushing him back against the cage.
Almeida tries to pull guard but Tennant won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tennant throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tennant with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tennant is pressed up against the cage. Almeida has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tennant down to the mat. Tennant avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Almeida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tennant tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Almeida counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Almeida.
Almeida postures up.
Almeida sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tennant's guard.
Almeida is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Almeida thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tennant to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almeida drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tennant looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tennant looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tennant!
Almeida wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Tennant working away.
Tennant tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tennant has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
You can see the frustration on Almeida's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but David Tennant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Caio Almeida's cut.
That's time! Almeida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Almeida fails to land with a series of punches.
Tennant throws a head kick but Almeida moves out of range.
Almeida moves into the clinch successfully.
Almeida tries to pull guard but Tennant won't allow it.
Tennant with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Almeida goes for a takedown attempt but Tennant pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Almeida fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tennant avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Almeida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tennant fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tennant tries to clinch up
and Almeida makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tennant really felt that one!
Donk. Almeida catches Tennant right on the button with a cross.
Tennant rushes Almeida and presses him up against the cage.
Tennant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tennant.
Almeida is working for takedown but Tennant is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tennant throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Almeida blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tennant using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Almeida has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Almeida tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tennant connects with a nasty looking knee right to Almeida's face.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tennant.
Tennant gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tennant tries to land a knee to the head but Almeida blocks with his arms.
Tennant misses with an elbow over the top.
Tennant with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tennant landing knees to the head.
Almeida tries for a takedown but Tennant manages to get underhooks.
Almeida turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Almeida swings around for an armbar but Tennant sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Almeida's guard.
Almeida wants to get back to his feet but Tennant passes into half guard.
Almeida throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Almeida actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida pushes Tennant off but Tennant dives into side control.
Almeida is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tennant is controlling him well.
Tennant decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Almeida looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tennant is fending him off so far but Almeida persists. Nope, Tennant circles away and we're back to standing.
Tennant thuds his shin into the meat of Almeida's side.
Tennant tries to clinch up.
Tennant looks to clinch
and Almeida counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tennant's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Almeida wants to stand but Tennant has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tennant pushes Almeida off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tennant is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Almeida fails to land the takedown.
Tennant fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Almeida, pushing him back against the cage.
Tennant pushes off an throws an elbow but Almeida leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Almeida working hard to break the clinch.
Tennant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Almeida tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tennant blocks the elbow strike.
Tennant landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Almeida.
Tennant with a knee to the head.
Tennant connects with a knee to the head.
Tennant looking to throw knees to the head but Almeida is blocking nicely.
Almeida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Almeida blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Almeida breaks the clinch.
Tennant fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tennant stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tennant wants it to stay on the feet.
Caio Almeida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Almeida walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tennant.
Tennant looks to clinch
and Almeida counters with a three punch combo that has Tennant backing up. Tennant nods at Almeida to acknowledge the strikes.
Almeida swats away the attempt to clinch by Tennant.
Almeida shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tennant pinned against the cage. Tennant gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tennant clinches.
Tennant scores with a knee to the head.
Almeida avoids a wild elbow strike from Tennant.
Almeida looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Almeida trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tennant landing knees to the head.
Tennant trying to land knees to the body.
Tennant with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Almeida jumps into guard, dragging Tennant to the mat.
Almeida looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tennant has picked Almeida up and slammed him! Almeida can't keep hold of the triangle and Tennant manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but David Tennant will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Caio Almeida's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tennant throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Almeida.
Almeida tries to clinch but Tennant is having none of it.
Tennant fails in his attempt to clinch.
Caio Almeida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Almeida swinging wildly here.
Almeida has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tennant landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tennant connects with a knee to the head.
Tennant unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tennant throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Almeida blocks it with crossed arms.
Almeida fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tennant trying to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Tennant.
Almeida tries to pull guard but Tennant holds him up against the cage and eventually Almeida drops back down to his feet.
Tennant utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tennant with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Almeida has clasped his hands together around Tennant's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Almeida misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Almeida thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Almeida swings around for an armbar but Tennant sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Almeida's guard.
Tennant stops Almeida from standing up.
Almeida has an active guard here but Tennant has managed to pass into half guard.
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.
Tennant gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Tennant rushes Almeida and presses him up against the cage.
Almeida working Tennant over with knees to the body.
Tennant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Almeida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tennant moves into the clinch.
Tennant misses with a knee to the head.
Tennant tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Almeida avoids it.
Almeida missing with knees to the body.
Tennant throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Almeida blocks it with crossed arms.
Almeida tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tennant smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Almeida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Almeida shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tennant as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tennant throws a head kick that Almeida semi-blocks.
Tennant tries to clinch but Almeida moves away
and Almeida decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tennant's guard.
Almeida loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tennant avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tennant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Almeida.
Almeida looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Almeida accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tennant has his feet on Almeida's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Almeida.
Almeida stands up and beckons Tennant to his feet.
Caio Almeida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Almeida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tennant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tennant scores with a head kick.
Tennant darts in trying to clinch
so Almeida counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Almeida stands up from Tennant's guard - Almeida perhaps looking for a knockout.
David Tennant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head kick misses from Tennant.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caio Almeida showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tennant has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Tennant!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abe Frohman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Pozzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frohman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, He's Always Abe Frohman. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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185 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
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170 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abe Frohman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Pozzi!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Pozzi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frohman slips under a jab.
Frohman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pozzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frohman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frohman throws a nice head kick!
Frohman avoids the body shot from Pozzi.
Pozzi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frohman circles away quickly and effectively.
Pozzi moves in looking to clinch but Frohman pushes him off.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Frohman! Pozzi is out on his feet! Frohman rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Pozzi is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Pozzi is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abe Frohman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Gracie Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Jeremy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeremy has chosen GRAVEDIGGAZ - DIARY OF A MADMAN as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Donnie Jeremy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rickson Gracie Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donnie Jeremy!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jeremy keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie Jr tries to land a front kick but Jeremy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gracie Jr is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jeremy's half guard.
Gracie Jr trying to control the action but Jeremy is working from the bottom.
Gracie Jr tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jeremy.
Jeremy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie Jr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gracie Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jeremy is looking to escape.
Gracie Jr won't let Jeremy get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie Jr gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Jeremy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gracie Jr did well to prevent Jeremy getting side control.
Gracie Jr is doing well to control the position and prevent Jeremy from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie Jr trying to hold on to Jeremy's head to control him but Jeremy postures up.
Gracie Jr throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Jeremy is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie Jr controlling the position well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gracie Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie Jr wants to take a breather but Jeremy is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jeremy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Gracie Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gracie Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jeremy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gracie Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jeremy avoids it.
Jeremy misses with a knee to the head.
Gracie Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jeremy walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gracie Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jeremy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gracie Jr won't be happy with that.
Gracie Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie Jr tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jeremy presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Jeremy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jeremy avoids the attempt from Gracie Jr to control.
Jeremy get's back to his feet.
Gracie Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jeremy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jeremy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Gracie Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie Jr looking to control.
Gracie Jr keeping moving, preventing Jeremy from controlling successfully.
Jeremy tries to stand but Gracie Jr is controlling from the bottom.
Gracie Jr 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jeremy wants to stand but Gracie Jr has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gracie Jr thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jeremy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Donnie Jeremy was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gracie Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jeremy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gracie Jr's guard.
Jeremy wants to stand but Gracie Jr is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jeremy trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy tries to stand but Gracie Jr is controlling from the bottom.
Jeremy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gracie Jr with a poor takedown
and Jeremy counters by moving into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Jeremy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Jeremy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jeremy moves into the clinch successfully.
Gracie Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
Jeremy goes for a takedown attempt but Gracie Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jeremy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gracie Jr's half guard.
Jeremy gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jeremy counters with a single leg into guard. Gracie Jr didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Jeremy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jeremy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jeremy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gracie Jr tries to pull guard but Jeremy won't allow it.
Gracie Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jeremy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gracie Jr gets control of Jeremy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gracie Jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jeremy wants to stand but Gracie Jr has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gracie Jr keeping moving, preventing Jeremy from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy stands and throws Gracie Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gracie Jr is not content to let Jeremy control the position.
Jeremy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracie Jr kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jeremy has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gracie Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jeremy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jeremy is looking to advance position but Gracie Jr won't allow it.
Gracie Jr is pressing down on Jeremy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jeremy is aware though and is defending well.
Jeremy trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jeremy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie Jr's guard.
Jeremy stalling.
Gracie Jr trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie Jeremy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jeremy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donnie Jeremy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian Lobe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Lumpia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lumpia has chosen Echotek - Micro friends as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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28
164 lbs
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20
164 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Lobe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andreas Lumpia!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lumpia misses with an uppercut. Lobe saw that one coming.
Lobe shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lobe showed some decent athleticism there.
Lumpia gets full guard.
Lumpia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lobe wants to control from the top but Lumpia keeps moving.
Lumpia looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lobe passes into side control.
Lobe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lumpia, who protects the arm well.
Lobe tries to move to mount but Lumpia blocks the move with his legs.
Lumpia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lobe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lobe is trying to get an arm triangle but Lumpia is defending well.
Lobe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lumpia regains half guard.
Lumpia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lumpia tries to get to full guard but Lobe has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lumpia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lumpia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lobe pushing down on Lumpia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lobe wants to control but Lumpia is keeping him busy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lobe is trying to work for a kimura but Lumpia is defending well.
Lumpia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lobe pulls his head out easily.
Lobe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lumpia sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lumpia manages to get to full guard.
Lobe wants to pass the guard but Lumpia is keeping the position.
Lumpia wants to sweep here but Lobe controlling him for the moment.
Lumpia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lobe defends it easily.
Lumpia looks gassed!
Lobe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lobe passes Lumpia's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lobe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lumpia works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lumpia working for a triangle but Lobe defends it easily.
Lumpia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lobe is aware though and is defending well.
Lumpia keeping full guard, as Lobe tries to pass.
Lobe stands up over Lumpia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lobe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lobe 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.
Lumpia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lobe is aware though and is defending well.
Lobe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lumpia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lobe has managed to get both his arms back between Lumpia's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobe passes Lumpia's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lumpia wants to improve his position but Lobe is controlling well.
Lumpia won't allow Lobe to pass to mount.
Lobe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lobe blocks the strikes from Lumpia.
Lobe is trying to control the action in half guard but Lumpia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lobe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lumpia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lumpia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lobe is working for a kimura but Lumpia is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Lobe dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lumpia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lobe looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lumpia actively working from the bottom here.
Lobe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lumpia sees it coming and defends easily.
Lumpia looking for submissions off his back.
Lobe tries to pass to full mount but Lumpia defends it.
Lumpia tries to roll over but Lobe keeps him under control.
Lumpia is breathing heavily.
Lobe trying to mount his opponent but Lumpia defends it.
Brian Lobe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobe is looking for a kimura but Lumpia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lobe to get the leverage.
Lobe stalling.
Lumpia wants to get back to full guard.
Lobe trying to mount his opponent but Lumpia defends it.
Lumpia actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lobe is working for a kimura but Lumpia is defending it quite comfortably.
Lobe is looking to take a break and control but Lumpia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lobe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lumpia looking for submissions off his back.
Lobe works his way into full mount!
Lobe is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lumpia can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lumpia can't escape the position.
Lumpia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Lobe connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lumpia is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lobe blocks Lumpia's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Lobe looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lumpia is looking to get to half guard.
Lobe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lobe landing shots from mount.
Lobe throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Lobe is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lumpia is surviving well by controlling Lobe's body position as best he can.
Lumpia is looking to improve his position but Lobe isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobe is working for a guillotine from mount but Lumpia frees his head quite easily.
Lobe looking to ground and pound but Lumpia is blocking nicely.
Lumpia bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lobe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lumpia drops back looking for a leg! Lobe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lobe manages to kick Lumpia off! Lumpia jumps back into Lobe's guard.
Lumpia thows a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lobe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lumpia drops back looking for a leg! Lobe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lobe manages to kick Lumpia off! Lumpia jumps back into Lobe's guard.
Lumpia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Lobe dominated that second round.
That's time! Lobe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lobe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lobe is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Lumpia is trying to escape and Lobe transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Lumpia is forced to tap! Nice work there by Lobe! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Lobe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Astolfo de Mello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lina Neto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Astolfo de Mello has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Astolfo de Mello seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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19
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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22
179 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Astolfo de Mello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lina Neto!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neto shoots in for a double leg but de Mello sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
de Mello on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
de Mello moves in looking to clinch but Neto pushes him off.
Neto throws a right and a left that de Mello avoids nicely.
Excellent takedown into side control there by de Mello.
de Mello wants to control but Neto is keeping him busy.
de Mello tries to score with some ground and pound. Neto controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
de Mello in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Neto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Neto is being controlled here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
de Mello has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
de Mello tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
de Mello cracks Neto with a big right hand but Neto just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Neto parries the strikes from de Mello easily there. de Mello is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Neto to escape.
de Mello controls the position from side control.
de Mello wants to control but Neto is keeping him busy.
Neto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
de Mello uses his free foot to push down on Neto's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Neto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Neto that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
de Mello connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
de Mello takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
de Mello goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Neto is on top in guard.
Neto trying to control the position from guard on top but de Mello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
de Mello on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if de Mello tries to get out of the position.
de Mello wants to stand but Neto is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
de Mello lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Neto!
de Mello wants to control the action but instead Neto gets a body lock and reverses into de Mello's guard! Nice work!
Neto has gone for a leg lock! de Mello slips out almost immediately though and dives into Neto's guard.
Neto looks gassed!
Neto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in de Mello's guard.
Neto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Neto won't allow de Mello to get back to his feet.
Neto throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
de Mello manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Neto connects with a right hand. de Mello shakes it off.
Neto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by de Mello.
Neto throws a right and a left that de Mello avoids nicely.
Neto throws a right and a left that de Mello avoids nicely.
de Mello scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
de Mello is nestled in close to Neto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
de Mello thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Neto's head.
Neto on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
de Mello is trying to work for a kimura but Neto is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
de Mello wants to pass the guard but Neto is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Astolfo de Mello dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
de Mello closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
de Mello lands strikes from half guard.
de Mello thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
de Mello moves into full mount! Neto won't be happy about that!
de Mello sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
de Mello landing strikes, looking to finish!
Neto is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
de Mello is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Neto can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
de Mello pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
de Mello is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Neto can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
de Mello putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
de Mello landing punches.
Neto is rocked!
de Mello is landing with some decent strikes but Neto is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Neto is still in real trouble! Can de Mello finish him?
de Mello looking to control and managing it successfully.
de Mello lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
de Mello putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Neto seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neto is working to get back to half guard.
de Mello connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
de Mello controlling the pace for now.
de Mello is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Neto can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Neto is squirming around, avoiding de Mello's attempts to control the action.
Neto is in a horrible position here. de Mello smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
de Mello lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
de Mello putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
de Mello unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Neto wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! de Mello celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Astolfo de Mello!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chen Chong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guy LeDouche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeDouche has chosen 30 Century Man as his entrance music. Chen Chong could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Guy LeDouche's chin.
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28
217 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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26
219 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chen Chong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Guy LeDouche!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chong throws a nice looking combination but LeDouche bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chong misses with a hook.
LeDouche shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chong pinned against the cage. Chong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chong misses with a body kick.
Chong misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeDouche clinches up against the cage.
Chong can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Chong.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from LeDouche.
A body shot lands from LeDouche.
Chong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
LeDouche gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
LeDouche is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chong controls LeDouche momentarily but LeDouche frees himself.
LeDouche 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.
LeDouche wants to control from the top but Chong keeps moving.
Chong keeping full guard, as LeDouche tries to pass.
Chong wants to sweep here but LeDouche controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Guy LeDouche was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Chong throws a right hand that LeDouche ducks under and follows up with a left that LeDouche also avoids with ease.
Chong wants to clinch but LeDouche slips to the side
and LeDouche counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
LeDouche lands a shoulder strike.
LeDouche stalling in the clinch.
Chong works on LeDouche's body with a couple of short punches.
LeDouche stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chong is trying to break the clinch but LeDouche is controlling him.
LeDouche breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chong clinches but LeDouche breaks the clinch
and LeDouche counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chong is looking to regain half guard here but LeDouche keeps moving and retains side control.
Chong struggling a bit here.
LeDouche tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no LeDouche has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
LeDouche working away.
LeDouche tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chong's legs.
Chong is trying to control LeDouche's posture but LeDouche avoids it.
Chong is looking to regain half guard here but LeDouche keeps moving and retains side control.
Chong can't do much from the bottom here.
LeDouche slows the pace down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chong is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chong wants to control but LeDouche postures up.
LeDouche wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chong keeps working.
LeDouche controlling the position from side mount.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
LeDouche circles away from the clinch attempt
and LeDouche moves into the clinch.
Chong wants to get back to striking at distance but LeDouche won't allow it.
Chong trying to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Chong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guy LeDouche dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chong throws a combination that misses
and LeDouche counters with a shoot takedown. Chong fights it but they end up in guard.
LeDouche wants to control from the top but Chong keeps moving.
LeDouche sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chong controlling LeDouche's posture.
LeDouche trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
LeDouche tries to clinch but Chong moves out of range.
Chong tries to clinch
and LeDouche holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
LeDouche trying to stall but Chong improves his position.
LeDouche breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chong lands a left and a right that send LeDouche crashing to the mat, dazed. Chong thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Chong throws a shot from downtown. LeDouche moves away and avoids it.
Chong misses with a body shot
and LeDouche counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Chong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeDouche throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
LeDouche is working for a guillotine from mount but Chong frees his head quite easily.
LeDouche is breathing heavily.
Chong tries to reverse the position but LeDouche maintains control.
LeDouche throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Chong is looking to improve his position but LeDouche isn't that keen on the idea.
Chong tries to hold on but LeDouche postures up.
Chong is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
LeDouche sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chong is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
LeDouche goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Chong turns into him and now he's in LeDouche's guard.
LeDouche wants to sweep but no luck.
LeDouche keeping moving, preventing Chong from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Chong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Chen Chong just wasn't active enough.
LeDouche moves out of range as Chong strikes.
Chong wants to clinch but LeDouche slips to the side
and LeDouche counters with a shoot takedown. Chong fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chong controlling LeDouche's posture.
LeDouche thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chong keeping moving, preventing LeDouche from controlling successfully.
Chong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chong wants to sweep here but LeDouche controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeDouche wants to control from the top but Chong keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chong is pulling down on LeDouche's head. It's preventing any offense from LeDouche, at least for the moment.
LeDouche wants to pass the guard but Chong is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Chen Chong.
Chong darts in trying to clinch
and LeDouche counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chong tries a head kick but it misses.
Chong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chong tries to clinch but LeDouche moves away
and LeDouche counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by LeDouche.
LeDouche wants to get back to striking at distance but Chong won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeDouche stalling in the clinch.
LeDouche is trying to drag Chong to the mat but Chong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
LeDouche throws a punch but it's blocked by Chong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guy LeDouche showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
LeDouche takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by LeDouche.
You can see the frustration on Chong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
LeDouche is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeDouche working away.
Chong manages to get back to half guard.
Chong keeps control of the position for the meantime.
LeDouche is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chong is not content to let LeDouche control the position.
LeDouche takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chong moves into full guard.
Guy LeDouche has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chong has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Chong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
LeDouche wants to control from the top but Chong keeps moving.
LeDouche tries to free his leg and advance position but Chong is retaining full guard.
Chong has control of LeDouche's left arm, preventing LeDouche from doing any damage.
LeDouche is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Chen Chong.
Chong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches LeDouche on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chong throws a jab when LeDouche was well out of range.
Chong clinches but LeDouche breaks the clinch
and LeDouche counters by moving into the clinch.
LeDouche dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
LeDouche has Chong pressed against the cage, preventing Chong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
LeDouche stalling in the clinch.
Guy LeDouche is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chong looking to stall.
Chong is trying to force a seperation but LeDouche has the dominant position.
Chen Chong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeDouche manages to break the clinch.
Chong darts in trying to clinch
and LeDouche counters with a shoot takedown. Chong fights it but they end up in guard.
Chong has LeDouche pulled in close to control his posture.
LeDouche won't allow Chong to get back to his feet.
Chong wants to sweep here but LeDouche controlling him for the moment.
LeDouche avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeDouche pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chong is keeping the position for now.
LeDouche content to stall in guard here.
LeDouche trying to control the position from guard on top but Chong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LeDouche slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Guy LeDouche wasn't active enough on the ground.
Chong misses with an uppercut. LeDouche saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Guy LeDouche.
I've got LeDouche 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy LeDouche!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Sousa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelly Ganon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sousa comes to the cage accompanied by Ratamahatta. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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160 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Sousa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kelly Ganon!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ganon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sousa.
Ganon motions for Sousa to come forward. Ganon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sousa throws a head kick but Ganon moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sousa checks a leg kick.
Ganon wants to land a leg kick but Sousa is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Sousa.
Sousa throws a sloppy head kick and Ganon moves out of range easily.
Ganon throws a sloppy head kick
and Sousa counters with a head kick. That will keep Ganon thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ganon misses with a leg kick
and Sousa counters with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganon lands a head kick!
It looks like Thiago Sousa has been cut.
Sousa blocks a head kick by Ganon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganon misses with a kick to the body
and Sousa counters with a straight right hand.
Ganon throws a lazy head kick
and Sousa counters with a nice uppercut.
Ganon thows a leg kick but Sousa checks it
and Sousa counters with a head kick. That will keep Ganon thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sousa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Kelly Ganon has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sousa.
Ganon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sousa counters with a big head kick but Ganon shrugs it off.
Ganon throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sousa counters with a nice uppercut.
Ganon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sousa counters with a three punch combo that has Ganon backing up. Ganon nods at Sousa to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Sousa dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ganon tries a head kick but it misses.
Ganon throws a sloppy head kick
and Sousa counters with a stiff right hand.
Sousa misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganon misses with the body kick
and Sousa counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sousa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ganon tries to land a front kick but Sousa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick by Sousa misses
and Ganon counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganon throws a leg kick
and Sousa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ganon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ganon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kelly Ganon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganon blocks a head kick by Sousa.
Sousa avoids the head kick by Ganon.
Ganon thows a leg kick but Sousa checks it
and Sousa counters with a head kick. That will keep Ganon thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ganon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganon throws a body kick that misses.
Ganon throws a wild body kick that Sousa sees coming a mile off.
A head kick by Sousa misses
and Ganon counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ganon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ganon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelly Ganon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ganon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A low kick from Ganon is predictable there
and Sousa counters with a two punch combo.
Ganon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganon throws a sloppy head kick
and Sousa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sousa misses with a head kick.
Sousa misses with a few strikes there.
Sousa misses with a head kick.
Thiago Sousa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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.
Ganon throws a leg kick
letting Sousa counter with a right hand.
Ganon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sousa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ganon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganon throws a body kick the misses
and Sousa counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Sousa does no damage.
Ganon avoids the head kick by Sousa.
Ganon throws a sloppy head kick
and Sousa counters with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganon blocks a head kick by Sousa.
Ganon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ganon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Sousa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sousa 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Sousa!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Emerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Ja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emerson comes to the cage accompanied by Laurent Wolf - No Stress. 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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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Emerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pablo Ja!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ja throws out a powerful jab.
Ja throws a right and a left that Emerson avoids nicely.
Ja misses with a body shot.
Pablo Ja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emerson moves into the clinch successfully.
Emerson has Ja pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ja manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ja drags the fight down to the ground.
Emerson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ja is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ja has escaped and now he's on top!
Ja trying to control the position from guard on top but Emerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emerson 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.
Ja chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ja stopping the sweep attempt from Emerson.
Emerson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Emerson trying to control the position.
Ja is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ja is pushing down on Emerson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Emerson is fighting to maintain full guard but Ja has managed to sneak the leg through.
Emerson gets back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ja accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ja must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Emerson keeping moving, preventing Ja from controlling successfully.
Ja is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ja slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Emerson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ja passes into half guard.
Emerson looking for submissions off his back.
Ja not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Emerson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emerson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Emerson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Emerson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ja tries to stand but Emerson is controlling from the bottom.
Emerson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ja controls the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ja gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Emerson is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ja misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Emerson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ja is wriggling around trying to escape.
Emerson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ja to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ja shrugs it off.
Ja is working to get back to half guard.
Emerson wants to control the pace but Ja is squirming around nicely.
Ja regains half guard.
Ja works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Ja dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ja moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ja throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ja throws a series of punches but Emerson moves out of range.
Emerson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ja misses with a looping right.
Ja throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Emerson.
Ja uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Emerson has time to react.
Emerson shoots in and drives through. Ja sprawls well.
Ja gets caught flat footed, as Emerson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ja 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.
Emerson 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.
Ja wants to stand up but Emerson is controlling him.
Emerson passes Ja's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Emerson is trying to control the action in half guard but Ja is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Emerson is thwarting Ja's attempts to control the position.
Emerson prevents Ja from improving his position.
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.
Ja wants to get back to his feet.
Emerson is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ja moves into full guard.
Ja wants to stand and escape but Emerson is having none of it.
Emerson tries to free his leg and advance position but Ja is retaining full guard.
Ja lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Emerson!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ja avoids the attempt from Emerson to control.
Ja dominating with strikes here.
Ja takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ja tries to control but Emerson wriggling away.
Ja unloads with some shots from mount but Emerson bucks and avoids them well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Emerson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ja cracks Emerson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Emerson tries to hold on but Ja pushes him away.
Emerson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ja controlling the position easily from mount.
Emerson tries to reverse the position but Ja maintains control.
Ja trying to control but Emerson is having none of it.
Emerson working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Ja 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!
Ja works Emerson's body with a nice hook.
Ja tries to bum rush Emerson with a series of wild strikes but Emerson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pablo Ja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ja throws the left hand but Emerson avoids the punch easily.
Emerson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Ja misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Emerson.
Ja swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ja throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emerson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ja scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ja throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Emerson on the side of the head.
Ja keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ja looks to land a combination. Emerson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Emerson tries to clinch but Ja is having none of it.
Ja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emerson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emerson moves in looking to clinch but Ja pushes him off.
Ja tries to bum rush Emerson with a series of wild strikes but Emerson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ja throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Emerson tries to score a body lock takedown but Ja shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Emerson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Ja's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ja tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Emerson smiles and moves away.
Ja misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ja throws a looping overhand right but Emerson ducks down to avoid it.
Ja thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ja misses the shot to the body.
Ja ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emerson moves away.
Ja throws a series of punches but Emerson moves out of range.
Emerson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ja.
Ja looks to land a combination but Emerson avoids it well.
Ja fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Emerson has a takedown stuffed.
Ja looks to land a left hand but Emerson moved out of range nicely.
Pablo Ja is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ja throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Ja misses the target.
Emerson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ja.
Pablo Ja is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ja throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ja throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Emerson.
Gabriel Emerson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Ja comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ja 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Ja!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Zanella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nunes kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sisqo - The Thong Song. Hugo Zanella has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Antonio Nunes's chin.
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162 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Nunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hugo Zanella!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zanella throws a right hand that Nunes ducks under and follows up with a left that Nunes also avoids with ease.
Nunes misses with a hook. Zanella ducked under it nicely.
Zanella takes one to the side of the head.
Zanella just misses with a punch to the body.
Zanella throws a series of strikes that have Nunes backpedaling.
A leg kick checked by Zanella.
Nunes misses with a hook. Zanella ducked under it nicely.
Nunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zanella manages to avoid it.
Zanella misses with a body punch
and Nunes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nunes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Zanella takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zanella connects with a body shot.
Zanella throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zanella tries to move into range but Nunes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nunes misses with a series of wild punches.
Zanella is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nunes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zanella smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zanella throws a combination that misses
and Nunes counters with an outside leg kick.
Nunes misses with a wild body shot.
Zanella takes a swing at Nunes's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Nunes.
Nunes scores with a body shot.
Zanella throws the left hand but Nunes avoids the punch easily.
Nunes throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Zanella to counter with a crisp jab.
Nunes lands with a good body shot.
Nunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zanella manages to avoid it.
Zanella will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nunes just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes just misses with a punch to the body.
Nunes misses the shot to the body.
Zanella throws a right and a left that Nunes avoids nicely.
Nunes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nunes thows a body shot but no joy.
Zanella closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nunes thows a body shot but no joy.
Nunes scores with a body shot.
Zanella slips a jab and a cross from Nunes.
Zanella falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nunes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nunes takes a swing at Zanella's ribcage but misses.
Hugo Zanella seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nunes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zanella looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Zanella.
Zanella slips a jab and a cross from Nunes.
Nunes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nunes takes a swing at Zanella's ribcage but misses.
Zanella misses with a shot to the body
and Nunes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zanella swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nunes counters with a left to the body.
Zanella swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nunes counters with a straight right hand.
Zanella takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zanella misses with a body punch
letting Nunes counter with a right hand.
Nunes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zanella takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zanella manages to avoid it.
Nunes cracks Zanella with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nunes.
Nunes scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nunes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nunes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nunes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zanella takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nunes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nunes is looking to slow Zanella down with leg kicks.
Zanella takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zanella closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nunes works Zanella's body with a nice hook.
Nunes looks to land a combination. Zanella sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Zanella is rocked!
It looks like Hugo Zanella has been cut.
Nunes throws an overhand right that drops Zanella like a sack of potatoes! Nunes dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Nunes!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlito Montoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montoya has chosen The Godfather as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid boxing
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Watson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlito Montoya!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montoya takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Watson slips a jab and a cross from Montoya.
Watson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Montoya as he jumps to the side.
Donk. Watson catches Montoya right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Carlito Montoya has been cut.
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!
Watson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Montoya pinned against the cage. Montoya gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Watson slips a jab from Montoya.
Nice defenses there by Montoya.
Montoya bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Watson's head.
Watson takes a swing at Montoya's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montoya buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Watson misses with a body shot.
Montoya staying out of range there.
Watson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montoya.
Watson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montoya moves away.
Watson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Montoya circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Montoya moves into range and connects with a jab.
No joy there for Montoya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Montoya throws a wild body kick that Watson sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montoya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Watson throws a shot from downtown. Montoya moves away and avoids it.
Montoya scores with a hook to the body. Watson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Watson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Montoya circles away.
Watson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Watson misses its intended target.
Montoya lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Watson throws a sloppy body shot
and Montoya counters with a straight right hand.
Carlito Montoya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watson dives in and grabs Montoya's left leg, looking for a takedown. Montoya pushes down on Watson's head and hops out.
Montoya lands a jab to the nose.
Watson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montoya misses with the combination.
Watson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Montoya counters with a left to the body.
Montoya scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Mark Watson has been cut.
Watson is breathing heavily.
Montoya throws a nice looking combination but Watson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Montoya with a nice cross.
Watson misses with a hook to the body
and Montoya counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Montoya lands a jab.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Montoya! Watson is backing up but he can't get away as Montoya lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Watson and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Carlito Montoya!
Carlito Montoya is the new light heavyweight champion!
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