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UCF 55 Gatez Vs Brown PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akseli Hammar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sparks's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Survivor - Glen. Hammar has chosen Matti ja Teppo - Näitä Polkuja Tallaan 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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216 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Sparks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Akseli Hammar!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sparks swivels and escapes.
Hammar has closed the distance and engaged Sparks in a clinch.
Hammar misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sparks.
A short body shot lands from Hammar as the two fighters clinch.
Sparks is stalling here.
Sparks keeps control of Hammar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hammar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sparks tries to circle away but Hammar has him pinned against the cage.
Hammar breaks the clinch.
Hammar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sparks tries to avoid it but Hammar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sparks to the ground. Sparks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hammar dives in and grabs Sparks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sparks pushes down on Hammar's head and hops out.
Jimmy Sparks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akseli Hammar.
Sparks slaps away a takedown attempt from Hammar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sparks throws a right and a left that Hammar avoids nicely.
Jimmy Sparks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sparks circles away.
Sparks throws a sloppy head kick and Hammar moves out of range easily.
Sparks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hammar.
Sparks throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sparks checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sparks misses with a head kick.
Sparks tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks lands a left and a right that sends Hammar crashing to the canvas! Sparks dives into mount looking to finish!
Hammar is rocked!
It looks like Akseli Hammar has been cut.
Hammar tries to reverse the position but Sparks maintains control.
Hammar taking shots to the head.
BOOM! Sparks connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hammar is still in real trouble! Can Sparks finish him?
Hammar looks gassed!
Sparks landing strikes from the mount and Hammar is in trouble!
Hammar tries to hold on but Sparks postures up.
Sparks landing punches.
Sparks is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hammar has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hammar seems to have recovered his senses.
Sparks looking to secure an arm triangle but Hammar defends it well.
Sparks throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hammar because Sparks loaded up on that one.
Hammar is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hammar takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hammar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sparks lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sparks lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sparks fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sparks throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hammar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sparks wants to finish this one by submission but Hammar is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sparks.
Sparks looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hammar bucks up and throws Sparks to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hammar avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Sparks. No joy for Hammar on that attempt.
Sparks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hammar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sparks feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sparks trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparks postures up in Hammar's guard and throws a big left but Hammar blocks it.
Hammar will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sparks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sparks manages to get himself to full guard.
Hammar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sparks manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hammar has Sparks in his guard.
Sparks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hammar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammar working for a triangle but Sparks defends it easily.
Sparks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hammar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammar trying to control the position.
Sparks postures up in Hammar's guard and throws a big left but Hammar blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sparks looking to pass the guard.
Hammar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sparks fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Sparks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akseli Hammar's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hammar closes the distance and clinches up with Sparks, looking for a takedown. Hammar pushes Sparks against the cage but Sparks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sparks looks to land a combination but Hammar avoids it well.
Sparks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hammar pinned against the cage. Hammar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sparks lands a two punch combo.
Hammar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jimmy Sparks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sparks misses with a wild combination.
Hammar moves in looking to clinch but Sparks pushes him off.
Jab, jab by Hammar - just one landing.
It looks like Jimmy Sparks has been cut.
Sparks throws a right hand that Hammar ducks under and follows up with a left that Hammar also avoids with ease.
A cross from Sparks lands.
Sparks closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hammar did well to prevent Sparks getting side control.
Sparks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sparks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hammar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sparks is looking to work some ground and pound but Hammar has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks stops Hammar from standing up.
Sparks postures up.
Sparks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hammar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sparks pinned against the cage. Sparks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hammar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sparks avoids it really well and circles away.
Jimmy Sparks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akseli Hammar.
Sparks has Hammar up against the cage in a clinch.
Sparks tries to circle away but Hammar has him pinned against the cage.
Sparks is pressed up against the cage. Hammar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sparks down to the mat. Sparks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sparks drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sparks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hammar's head.
Sparks wants to pass the guard but Hammar is keeping the position.
Sparks throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sparks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sparks scoring with some ground and pound.
Jimmy Sparks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammar will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sparks passes Hammar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hammar is trying to stand.
Hammar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sparks.
Sparks is thwarting Hammar's attempts to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sparks connects with a nice short shot to Hammar's temple.
Sparks is looking for a kimura but Hammar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sparks to get the leverage.
Hammar trying to control here.
Sparks is keen to just control but Hammar is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammar looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hammar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hammar shoots in looking for a takedown. Sparks tries to sprawl out of it but Hammar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sparks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sparks shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hammar napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sparks is putting a hurting on Hammar here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparks postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hammar gets back to half guard.
Hammar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammar manages to get to full guard.
Sparks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sparks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sparks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sparks drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hammar dives on top into guard.
Sparks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sparks keeping moving, preventing Hammar from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Sparks dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hammar moves out of range of the leg kick from Sparks.
Sparks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sparks misses with a wild combination.
Sparks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sparks lunges at Hammar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hammar's hand.
Nice straight punches there by Sparks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sparks.
Hammar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sparks clinches up with Hammar and pushes him back against the cage.
Hammar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sparks walks away with a smile on his face. Hammar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hammar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sparks sprawls well. Sparks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hammar gets slowly back to his feet.
Sparks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hammar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hammar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sparks prevents Hammar from moving into mount.
Hammar is trying to ground and pound but Sparks uses the momentary lack of control by Hammar to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammar is looking to take a break and control but Sparks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sparks pushes Hammar off looking to stand but Hammar dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sparks misses with a series of wild punches.
Hammar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sparks moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sparks gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hammar to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hammar drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sparks dives on top into guard.
Hammar has his feet on Sparks's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hammar sprawls well initially but Sparks persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hammar tries to kick Sparks off but Sparks keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nice strikes from Sparks there.
Sparks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sparks throwing shots but Hammar is blocking nicely.
Sparks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hammar defending well though.
Hammar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sparks is working away from the top position though.
Sparks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hammar sees it coming and defends easily.
Akseli Hammar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hammar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sparks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sparks tries for a takedown but Hammar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Sparks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammar shoots in for a double leg but Sparks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sparks throws a nice looking combination but Hammar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sparks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hammar as he jumps to the side.
Hammar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sparks is fending him off so far but Hammar persists. Nope, Sparks circles away and we're back to standing.
Hammar blocks a leg kick.
Hammar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hammar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sparks but Sparks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sparks looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hammar!
Sparks thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sparks jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hammar is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hammar and Sparks has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hammar regains half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sparks is trying to control the action in half guard but Hammar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Sparks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sparks, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Sparks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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222 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leonard Wolfe!
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, Charles Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolfe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bennett defends it nicely.
Wolfe looks for a takedown but Bennett sprawls well.
Bennett drops his hands momentarily and Wolfe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wolfe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bennett tries to avoid it but Wolfe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bennett to the ground. Bennett escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonard Wolfe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolfe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bennett avoids it really well and circles away.
Wolfe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bennett but Bennett pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wolfe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Leonard Wolfe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolfe throws a body punch but Bennett moves out of range.
Wolfe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wolfe shoots in for a double leg but Bennett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wolfe drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bennett is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett gets full guard.
Bennett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wolfe landing some decent shots from guard.
Bennett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wolfe manages to get himself to full guard.
Bennett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bennett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wolfe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wolfe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wolfe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wolfe controls Bennett momentarily but Bennett frees himself.
Bennett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wolfe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bennett.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bennett shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bennett looking to pass the guard.
Bennett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bennett's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wolfe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bennett on the ground.
Bennett throws a big right hand that misses.
Wolfe wants to sweep but no luck.
Wolfe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bennett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett tries to free his leg and advance position but Wolfe is retaining full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wolfe closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bennett to the mat! Bennett manages to get full guard.
Bennett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wolfe manages to get himself to full guard.
Wolfe is breathing heavily.
Bennett advances position into side control!
Bennett lands an elbow.
Wolfe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wolfe tries to get out of the position.
Bennett in side control, throwing shots but Wolfe defends.
Wolfe takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bennett throws an elbow but Wolfe slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bennett in side control, throwing shots but Wolfe defends.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe tries to improve position but can't.
Bennett tries to score with some ground and pound. Wolfe controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bennett tries to score with some ground and pound. Wolfe controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bennett lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wolfe wants to control but Bennett postures up.
Bennett is putting a hurting on Wolfe here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wolfe is looking for a sweep.
Bennett throws an elbow but Wolfe slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bennett scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wolfe defending against the ground and pound.
Wolfe is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Bennett dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wolfe tries for a takedown but Bennett circles away easily
and Bennett counters with a single leg into guard. Wolfe didn't expect that.
Bennett throws a big right hand that misses.
Bennett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bennett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bennett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bennett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bennett lands a couple of elbows.
Bennett throwing strikes from guard but Wolfe blocks nicely.
Bennett content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolfe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bennett postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wolfe looking for a sweep. Not yet Wolfe, not yet.
Wolfe is adopting a defensive guard.
Wolfe keeping full guard, as Bennett tries to pass.
Bennett throws a strike but Wolfe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bennett uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wolfe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wolfe fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bennett manages to get back to half guard.
Bennett is trying to maintain the position but Wolfe is very close to passing his half guard.
Charles Bennett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bennett moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bennett lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wolfe!
Bennett throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wolfe because Bennett loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett avoids the attempt from Wolfe to control.
Bennett scoring with strikes but Wolfe is staying in there.
Bennett is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bennett looking to ground and pound but Wolfe is blocking nicely.
Bennett throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wolfe because Bennett loaded up on that one.
Bennett throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Wolfe tries to hold on but Bennett postures up.
Wolfe can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bennett raining down shots from the mount!
Bennett thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Wolfe taking shots to the head.
Bennett thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Wolfe holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bennett tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Bennett lands a nice shot to the head.
Bennett connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Bennett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Wolfe has his takedown stuffed
and Bennett counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bennett.
Bennett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bennett breaks from the clinch.
Wolfe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wolfe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wolfe postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bennett can't do much from the bottom here.
Wolfe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bennett keeps working.
Bennett can't do much from the bottom here.
Bennett gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe lands strikes from half guard.
Bennett trying to control here.
Bennett slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bennett looking for a sweep. Not yet Bennett, not yet.
Bennett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bennett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wolfe works over Bennett with some ground and pound from guard.
Leonard Wolfe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Bennett looking for a sweep. Not yet Bennett, not yet.
Wolfe trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Bennett trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bennett trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wolfe decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wolfe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bennett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bennett tries to roll over but Wolfe keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wolfe in particular looking to stall.
Wolfe trying to control from half guard but Bennett is working away.
Bennett moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bennett is pulling down on Wolfe's head. It's preventing any offense from Wolfe, at least for the moment.
Wolfe scoring with some ground and pound.
Bennett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wolfe landing some decent shots from guard.
Wolfe trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolfe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wolfe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bennett is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wolfe is controlling him.
Wolfe is looking to work some ground and pound but Bennett has wrist control.
Wolfe wants to pass the guard but Bennett is keeping the position.
Bennett is trying to control the position but Wolfe postures up.
Wolfe wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wolfe punishes Bennett's body with a nice straight punch.
Charles Bennett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wolfe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bennett counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leonard Wolfe.
I think Bennett 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Bennett!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lerroy Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adilson Kaio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Lerroy Jenkins has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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223 lbs
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267 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Lerroy Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adilson Kaio!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaio decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kaio not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jenkins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kaio looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jenkins looking to control.
Kaio passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaio content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaio stands up from half guard.
Kaio takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jenkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheers as Jenkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kaio doesn't seem phased though.
Kaio throws a hook to the side of Jenkins's head but Jenkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kaio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kaio throws a chopping leg kick but Jenkins manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jenkins takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Lerroy Jenkins has been cut.
Kaio closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jenkins did well to prevent Kaio getting side control.
Jenkins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kaio looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kaio's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaio throwing shots but Jenkins is blocking nicely.
Kaio stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Jenkins to get to his feet.
Kaio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jenkins ducks under a wild hook from Kaio.
Jenkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kaio forces Jenkins back against the cage and clinches.
Kaio lands a nice shot to the body.
Kaio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jenkins dodges the punch combination from Kaio.
Jenkins throws a series of punches but Kaio moves out of range.
Jenkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaio looks to throw the jab but Jenkins is out of range.
Jenkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kaio changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jenkins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jenkins being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kaio decides to stand back up.
Kaio throws a leg kick but Jenkins sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kaio scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kaio takes a little break here. Jenkins wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kaio decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Lerroy Jenkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kaio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jenkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kaio shoots in but Jenkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jenkins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kaio counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaio controlling from the top position.
Kaio trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adilson Kaio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lerroy Jenkins's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kaio slips a jab and a cross from Jenkins.
Lerroy Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jenkins throws a wild body kick that Kaio sees coming a mile off.
Jenkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kaio counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kaio connects with a nice short shot to Jenkins's temple.
Kaio moves nicely into side control.
You can see the frustration on Jenkins's face as Kaio controls the position.
Kaio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jenkins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jenkins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaio on the ground.
Jenkins is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaio decides to stand back up. Kaio steps back and let's Jenkins get back to his feet.
Jenkins misses with a few strikes there.
Kaio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jenkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kaio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jenkins.
Kaio forces Jenkins back against the cage and clinches.
Jenkins working hard to break the clinch.
Kaio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jenkins moves away from the strike by Kaio.
Kaio just misses with a punch to the body.
Jenkins lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kaio instigates a clinch.
Kaio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jenkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaio manages to pull guard.
Kaio trying to control the position.
Jenkins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kaio lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jenkins!
Jenkins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jenkins wants to control but Kaio is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaio content just to control the position here.
Jenkins taking shots to the head.
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.
Kaio lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kaio looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jenkins takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kaio content just to control the position here.
Adilson Kaio has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adilson Kaio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lerroy Jenkins's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kaio shoots for a takedown but Jenkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kaio feints and then cracks Jenkins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jenkins down.
Kaio throws a head kick but Jenkins moves out of range.
Jenkins slips under a jab from Kaio.
Kaio misses with an uppercut.
Kaio tries to clinch but Jenkins is having none of it.
Kaio shoots in but Jenkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jenkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaio.
Jenkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circling - Kaio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adilson Kaio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that Kaio avoids nicely.
Kaio scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kaio thuds his right hand into Jenkins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jenkins is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaio instigates a clinch.
Oh Jenkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kaio breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaio shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Jenkins takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Kaio sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Jenkins bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adilson Kaio!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Syrian Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel Loco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loco has chosen IM & GMS - Arabian Knights On Mescaline 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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277 lbs
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27
265 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Syrian Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manuel Loco!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loco dives in and grabs Santos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Santos pushes down on Loco's head and hops out.
Santos keeps the fight on the outside.
Santos misses with a double jab.
Loco changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Santos looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Santos defending against the ground and pound.
Santos parries the strikes from Loco easily there. Loco is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Santos to escape.
Santos is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loco thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Loco working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Loco scoring with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Santos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Santos prevents Loco from moving into mount.
Loco tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Loco stands up and we're back to a striking 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.
Santos with a poor takedown
and Loco counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Loco.
Loco has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Santos regains guard immediately.
Loco postures up in Santos's guard and throws a big left but Santos blocks it.
Loco keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Santos's head.
Santos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Loco is controlling him.
Loco wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Santos wants to stand up but Loco is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to get back to his feet but Loco passes into half guard.
Loco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Loco throwing shots but Santos is blocking nicely.
Loco scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Loco is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Santos defends it well.
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.
Loco is working for a kimura but Santos is defending it quite comfortably.
Loco looks gassed!
Loco sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Santos defending well though.
Santos tries to kick Loco off but Loco keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Loco dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Santos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Loco drives through and clinches with Santos against the cage.
Loco has Santos pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Loco pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Santos tumbling to the mat - Loco dives into Santos's guard.
Santos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Loco is controlling him.
Loco has gone for a leg lock! Santos slips out almost immediately though and dives into Loco's guard.
Loco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos advances position into side control!
Santos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Loco is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Loco is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Santos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Loco throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
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.
Santos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Santos tries for a kimura but Loco is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Loco's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Santos tries to advance to mount but Loco denies him.
Santos tries for a kimura but Loco is defending well.
Santos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Loco is trying to get back to half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Santos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Loco backs up against the cage.
Santos displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Horrible takedown by Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Loco which made him look bad.
Santos misses with a few strikes there.
Nice sprawl there from Santos as Loco shoots in.
Loco looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Santos is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loco throwing shots but Santos is blocking nicely.
Loco not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Santos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Loco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Santos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Loco performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Santos looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Syrian Santos will probably get the nod.
That's time! Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Loco shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Santos napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Santos is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Loco has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Santos avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Loco.
Santos is pushing Loco's head away, looking to escape. Loco manages to hold on to the position though.
Loco postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Loco prevents Santos from escaping the position.
Loco is chipping away with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Santos has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Loco but great work by Santos.
Loco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Loco is trying to get back to half guard.
Loco is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Santos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Loco throws a strike from the bottom but Santos passes into side control!
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Loco keeps working.
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.
Santos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Loco is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Santos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Loco is looking for a sweep. Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Santos wants to work for an arm triangle but Loco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Santos wants to work for an arm triangle but Loco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Santos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco kicks off Santos and gets to his feet.
Santos looks to land a combination but Loco avoids it well.
Loco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Santos sprawls well. Santos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Loco gets slowly back to his feet.
Loco tries to clinch but Santos moves out of range.
Loco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Loco wants to clinch up but Santos keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Loco dodges the punch combination from Santos.
Loco closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Santos lands with a nice combination. Loco backs away looking to recover.
Santos lands with a right hand.
Loco shoots in but Santos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Loco tries for a takedown but Santos circles away easily
and Santos counters with a shoot takedown. Loco fights it but they end up in guard.
Syrian Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Loco.
Santos drops back looking for a leg! Loco is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Loco manages to kick Santos off! Santos jumps back into Loco's guard.
Santos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Loco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manuel Loco.
I think Loco 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Manuel Loco!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Campos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Lagove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lagove has chosen What you say 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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215 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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210 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Campos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sid Lagove!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lagove tries to clinch up but Campos circles away and keeps his distance.
Campos misses with a body shot.
Lagove throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lagove tries for a takedown but Campos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Campos throws a hook but Lagove avoids it easily.
Lagove scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lagove throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lagove landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Campos wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Lagove there.
Lagove is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lagove winds up and cracks Campos with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Campos tries to roll over but Lagove keeps him under control.
Campos gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagove postures up in Campos's guard and throws a big left but Campos blocks it.
Campos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lagove has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Campos is looking for a triangle but Lagove pushes his legs off easily.
Lagove scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Campos working for a triangle but Lagove defends it easily.
Lagove is working Campos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Campos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lagove gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Campos trying to keep a closed guard but Lagove is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Campos keeping moving, preventing Lagove from controlling successfully.
Lagove content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Campos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lagove trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lagove 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.
Lagove is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Campos looking for a sweep. Not yet Campos, not yet.
Lagove keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Campos's head.
Lagove cracks Campos with a solid left hand.
Lagove looking to pass the guard.
Campos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Campos is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Campos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lagove is one step ahead there.
Campos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lagove is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lagove drops back looking for a leg! Campos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Campos manages to kick Lagove off! Lagove jumps back into Campos's guard.
Lagove lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lagove distracts Campos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagove controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lagove advances to half guard.
Lagove lands strikes from half guard.
Campos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lagove has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lagove prevents Campos from getting the reversal.
Lagove raining down shots from the mount!
Lagove fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lagove jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Campos manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campos tries to bench press Lagove off him but Lagove keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sid Lagove 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.
Campos misses with a straight right.
Lagove looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Campos is fending him off so far but Lagove persists. Nope, Campos circles away and we're back to standing.
A shot to the liver by Campos. Beautiful body shot.
Campos misses with a few strikes there.
Lagove changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Campos tries to avoid it but Lagove manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Campos to the ground. Campos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Campos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Campos misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Campos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lagove pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lagove throws a predictable looking body shot
and Campos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Campos scores with a jab. Lagove acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lagove is breathing heavily.
A slow jab from Lagove misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lagove. Campos does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Daniel Campos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sid Lagove.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Campos!
Campos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Campos throws a hook but Lagove avoids it easily.
Lagove uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Campos.
Nice defenses there by Lagove.
Campos staying out of range there.
Campos lands with a hook. Lagove tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Daniel Campos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Campos tries to bum rush Lagove with a series of wild strikes but Lagove uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lagove misses with a takedown
and Campos counters with a one-two to the body.
Campos lands with a nice combination. Lagove backs away looking to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagove avoids the body shot from Campos.
Campos misses with a hook to the body
and Lagove counters with a single leg into guard. Campos didn't expect that.
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!
Lagove lands a couple of digs.
Campos has momentary wrist control but Lagove slips an elbow through the middle.
Campos has a closed guard, preventing Lagove from standing up.
Campos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lagove slips nicely into half guard.
Lagove seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Campos tries to roll over but Lagove keeps him under control.
Lagove working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campos is trying to maintain the position but Lagove is very close to passing his half guard.
Lagove seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Campos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lagove working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Campos regains full guard. Nicely done.
Campos 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.
Lagove with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Campos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lagove.
Lagove lands a couple of elbows.
Lagove makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lagove looking to pass the guard.
Lagove lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagove content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Campos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Campos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lagove working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lagove is working Campos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lagove pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Campos is keeping the position for now.
Lagove with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Campos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lagove can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lagove is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Campos dominated that second 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!
Nice sprawl there from Campos as Lagove shoots in.
Campos scores with a shot to the body.
Campos lands a lovely overhand right.
Campos digs a good body shot into Lagove's ribs.
Campos connects with a nice looking jab.
Lagove avoids a punch combination nicely.
Campos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lagove on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Campos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lagove thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lagove tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Campos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lagove shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lagove takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campos lands a body shot.
Campos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Campos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Daniel Campos is winning the standup battle so far.
Campos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lagove.
Lagove wants to clinch but Campos slips to the side
and Campos counters with a left and a right that stings Lagove.
Campos slips a straight right by Lagove.
Lagove doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Campos counters with a three punch combo that has Lagove backing up. Lagove nods at Campos to acknowledge the strikes.
Daniel Campos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sid Lagove.
Campos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lagove clinches up with Campos and pushes him back against the cage.
Lagove fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campos cracks Lagove with a nice body shot.
Campos can't find room to land a body shot as Lagove controls the action.
Campos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lagove has him pressed against the cage.
Lagove wants a takedown.
Lagove manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Campos wants to pass the guard but Lagove is keeping the position.
Campos is looking to stand up but Lagove won't let him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lagove is on top in guard.
Lagove is in close to Campos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lagove won't allow Campos to sweep him here.
Lagove makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagove is in close to Campos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lagove makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lagove scoring with some ground and pound.
Lagove is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lagove trying to control but Campos is working from the bottom.
Lagove lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lagove drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Campos dives on top into guard.
Lagove has a closed guard, preventing Campos from standing up.
Lagove is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Campos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagove looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lagove 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.
Lagove has a closed guard, preventing Campos from standing up.
Lagove 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.
Campos wants to stand but Lagove is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lagove working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Campos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lagove is tightening it up a little... Campos has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Campos reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Campos taps out! nice BJJ there by Lagove!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sid Lagove!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcello Magalhaes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Magalhaes's choice of entrance music: Last Of The Mohicans Soundtrack. Jake Tyler has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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220 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Tyler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcello Magalhaes!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magalhaes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Magalhaes wants to free his trapped foot but Tyler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Magalhaes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Magalhaes wants to work for an arm triangle but Tyler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magalhaes passes to full mount!
Magalhaes pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Magalhaes with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magalhaes with the ground and pound from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magalhaes working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Magalhaes scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tyler?
Tyler is breathing heavily.
Magalhaes raining down shots from the mount!
It looks like Jake Tyler has been cut.
Magalhaes punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jake Tyler's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magalhaes scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tyler?
Jake Tyler's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Magalhaes is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Magalhaes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tyler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magalhaes on the ground.
Magalhaes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tyler!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tyler has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Magalhaes with a couple of short strikes.
Magalhaes lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jeez, Jake Tyler's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jake Tyler's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marcello Magalhaes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between wanderlai silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Kamphius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). silva kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is knockout. wanderlai silva has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, wanderlai silva!
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, Fabricio Kamphius!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamphius gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kamphius.
Kamphius wants to control but silva is keeping him busy.
silva trying to remain calm as Kamphius controls from the top position.
silva wants to get back to his feet but Kamphius is dominant here and he's now got silva's back!
Kamphius throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamphius trying to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
silva wants to get back to his feet.
silva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
silva is trying to shake Kamphius off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Kamphius won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
silva throws a right hand that Kamphius ducks under and follows up with a left that Kamphius also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kamphius moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Kamphius.
Kamphius decides to pull guard.
silva would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kamphius controls silva momentarily but silva frees himself.
Kamphius wriggles free and stands up.
silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
wanderlai silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
silva misses with a two punch combination.
Kamphius feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kamphius is controlling him.
silva is breathing heavily.
Kamphius trying to control but silva is working from the bottom.
Kamphius throwing strikes but missing.
silva keeping moving, preventing Kamphius from controlling successfully.
Kamphius decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kamphius closes the distance and clinches.
Kamphius gets control of silva's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kamphius will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
silva stands and steps away. Kamphius gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kamphius shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in silva's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
silva is looking for a triangle here but Kamphius uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kamphius wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by silva, who protects the arm well.
silva is trying to get back to his feet.
Kamphius is looking to take a break and control but silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamphius tries to advance to mount but silva denies him.
Kamphius has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for silva!
Kamphius landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
silva wants to get back to his feet.
silva is trying to stand but he's just given Kamphius his back.
Kamphius has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for silva! Can he survive? No! He's out! Kamphius gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fabricio Kamphius!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joao Granada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caeas Liege (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Granada's entrance music is Vida Loka - Racionais MC's. A fine choice. Liege is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ecstasy of Gold. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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178 lbs
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183 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Granada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Caeas Liege!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liege keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liege displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Granada throws out the jab.
Liege throws a right hand that Granada ducks under and follows up with a left that Granada also avoids with ease.
Liege changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Granada looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Liege tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Liege has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Granada sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Granada trying to control from the bottom.
Granada moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Granada seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Granada has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Liege can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Granada controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granada trying to control the position.
Granada tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Granada being controlled here, momentarily.
Liege avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Granada thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Liege wanted to stand there but Granada had control of the position.
Granada has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Liege can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Granada wants to sweep here but Liege controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Liege would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Granada is looking for a triangle but Liege pushes his legs off easily.
Granada looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Liege passes into half guard.
Granada wants to get back to full guard.
Liege is trying to control. Granada wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Granada is trying to get back to full guard.
Granada wants to control but Liege is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Granada wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Granada takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Liege gets the takedown into side control.
Liege has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Granada looks to land a right hand but Liege moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Liege.
Granada shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Liege is trying to defend but Granada finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Granada is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Granada wants to free his trapped foot but Liege is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Granada missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Granada thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Liege's head.
Liege has his hands clasped together around Granada's back. He's all about the action.
Granada thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Liege is staying active underneath Granada, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Granada is looking for a kimura here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Granada takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caeas Liege dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Granada throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice cross by Liege.
Granada checks the leg kick.
Granada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Granada paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Liege misses with a looping right.
Granada shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Liege napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Granada working away.
Granada throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Granada throws an elbow but Liege slips to the side and avoids it well.
Granada is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Liege knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Granada fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granada trying to control the position but Liege is working away.
Granada working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Liege stops Granada from passing to mount.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Liege throws a hook to the side of Granada's head but Granada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liege with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Granada to score with a decent uppercut.
Liege shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Liege was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liege landing strikes from the mount and Granada is in trouble!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Granada 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.
Liege not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Granada manages to get to full guard.
Granada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Liege is one step ahead there.
Granada looking for a triangle here. Liege is fighting it but it looks tight! Granada pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Liege is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Joao Granada!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fatih Emir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Lin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emir comes to the cage accompanied by i kill people. Lin has chosen Ontlogy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fatih Emir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alberto Lin!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emir looks for a takedown but Lin sprawls well.
Lin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Emir closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lin did well to prevent Emir getting side control.
Emir wants to work for an arm triangle but Lin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lin controlling the position well.
Emir throws a strike but Lin avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Lin pulls Emir in to control the position.
Emir throws a strike but Lin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Emir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emir has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Emir doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Emir can't keep his opponent in guard - Lin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lin gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Alberto Lin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lin leaves Emir with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Emir is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fatih Emir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emir fails with a takedown attempt.
Lin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Emir is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emir gets a takedown into half guard.
Lin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Emir thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lin to regain full guard.
Emir won't allow Lin to get back to his feet.
Lin being controlled here, momentarily.
Emir throws a strike but Lin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Emir has a closed guard, preventing Lin from standing up.
Lin gets to his feet. Emir looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Emir shoots for a double leg takedown but Lin sprawls well. He's pushed Emir's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Emir wants to clinch.
Lin throws a head kick but Emir moves out of range.
Emir tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Emir somewhat.
Lin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lin tries a head kick but it misses.
Lin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Emir.
Lin throws a leg kick but Emir checks it.
Lin delivers a nice body kick.
Emir tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Emir somewhat.
Lin tries to clinch but Emir is having none of it.
Lin lands a big head kick that sends Emir tumbling to the mat! Lin takes a step backwards and waves Emir back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Emir is rocked!
It looks like Fatih Emir has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lin feints a jab and as Emir dips his head, Lin unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Emir right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Emir falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Lin smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alberto Lin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Link Gatez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown has chosen Randy Newman - Short People as his entrance music. Nate Brown will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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216 lbs
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217 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Link Gatez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Brown!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatez feints and as Brown raises his hands in defense, Gatez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gatez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gatez thows a big elbow that misses.
Gatez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brown can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gatez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gatez throws and elbow that misses. Brown uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gatez's guard. Nice move by Brown!
Brown is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gatez controlling Brown's posture.
Gatez looking for a sweep. Not yet Gatez, not yet.
Gatez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Brown puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Gatez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatez looking for submissions off his back.
Gatez is looking to get back to full guard here but Brown has managed to pass to side control instead.
Gatez is looking to get to half guard.
Gatez wants to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
Gatez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown looking to control and managing it successfully.
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.
Gatez is trying desperately to improve position.
Brown wants to control the pace but Gatez is squirming around nicely.
Brown might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gatez kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gatez wants to control but Brown is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gatez 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.
Gatez is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gatez regains half guard.
Gatez wants to get back to full guard.
Brown controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Link Gatez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brown slips under a jab.
Brown keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gatez is defended easily by Brown.
Brown misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatez misses with a looping left.
Gatez throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Brown dips to his left and cracks Gatez with an uppercut!
Gatez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gatez misses with a jab to the body
and Brown counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brown fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Gatez slips the punch.
Brown scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Link Gatez has been cut.
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gatez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Gatez's head but Gatez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown dips to his left and cracks Gatez with an uppercut!
Brown looks to throw the jab but Gatez is out of range.
Gatez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Gatez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Gatez's head but Gatez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown avoids the head kick by Gatez.
Gatez slips a jab from Brown.
Brown lands a head shot.
A combination from Brown does no damage.
Brown lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gatez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gatez.
Gatez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gatez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gatez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gatez throwing strikes from guard but Brown blocks nicely.
Gatez is in close to Brown's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gatez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gatez landing some decent shots from guard.
Gatez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gatez is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control.
Gatez throws a strike but Brown rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gatez wants to sweep but no luck.
Gatez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard.
Brown controls Gatez momentarily but Gatez frees himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gatez is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Link Gatez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gatez misses with a jab to the body
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brown throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gatez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brown bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gatez's head backwards.
A big left from Brown misses.
Nate Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown lands with a right hand.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gatez.
Nice cross by Brown.
Brown lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gatez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Gatez misses.
Donk. Gatez catches Brown right on the button with a cross.
Gatez slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
Brown lands an overhand right.
Gatez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gatez thinking.
Nate Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown misses with a straight right.
Gatez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gatez won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Gatez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatez throws a strike but Brown rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gatez is on top in guard.
Gatez throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown wants to sweep here but Gatez controlling him for the moment.
Gatez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gatez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gatez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gatez throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gatez throws a strike but Brown rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatez is looking to sweep but instead, Brown has passed into half guard.
Brown is controlling the pace.
Gatez is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gatez trying to control but Brown postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brown not doing much here.
Gatez wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
Gatez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gatez wants to sweep but no luck.
Brown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brown pushing down on Gatez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gatez is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brown 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Brown!
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