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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Skjelbred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edmilson Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Skjelbred!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edmilson Alves!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skjelbred as he jumps to the side.
Skjelbred scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Skjelbred is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Alves tries to hold on but Skjelbred postures up.
Skjelbred postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Alves looks a forlorn figure.
It looks like Edmilson Alves has been cut.
A nice elbow there by Skjelbred.
Skjelbred is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Skjelbred!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Skjelbred!
John Skjelbred is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Amade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez's entrance music is Cypress Hill - Tequila Sunrise. A fine choice. Amade has chosen Kashmir as his entrance music. Jesus Sanchez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jesus Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Amade!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez looks for a takedown but Amade sprawls well.
Amade scores with a punch to the head.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Amade.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Amade sprawls well. Amade wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Sanchez with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Amade is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sanchez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sanchez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sanchez is trying to get an arm triangle but Amade is defending well.
Sanchez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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.
Sanchez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Amade is trying to control Sanchez's posture but Sanchez avoids it.
Sanchez tries for a kimura but Amade is defending well.
Amade is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sanchez off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Amade.
Sanchez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sanchez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sanchez is working hard here to advance position.
Amade get's back to his feet.
Sanchez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amade throws out a leg kick but Sanchez moves out of range and Amade only half commits.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Amade as he avoids it easily.
Jesus Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt - Amade sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sanchez shoots in and drives through. Amade sprawls well.
Sanchez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Amade avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Amade dominated that round.
That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Amade lands with a hook. Sanchez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Amade.
Sanchez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Amade shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Amade connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Amade throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Amade walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sanchez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Amade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Amade goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Amade tries to score with a low kick but Sanchez moves his leg out of the way.
A chopping leg kick lands by Amade.
Sanchez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Amade avoids it really well and circles away.
Amade connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amade throws a half hearted mid kick.
Amade throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Amade's waist but Amade gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanchez off to one side.
Amade misses with a low kick.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Amade as he avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Amade.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Amade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Amade slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanchez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Amade displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Amade still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Amade has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Amade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sanchez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Amade can pounce on him.
Amade throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Sanchez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Amade looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sanchez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sanchez is trying to get an arm triangle but Amade is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez tries for a kimura but Amade is defending well.
Amade wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sanchez swings around for an armbar but Amade sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sanchez's guard.
Amade gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sanchez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jesus Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Amade lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sanchez misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanchez is defended easily by Amade.
Sanchez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Amade sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanchez somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Sanchez blocks the low kick.
Amade stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Amade wants it to stay on the feet.
Sanchez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Amade pinned against the cage. Amade gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Amade leaves Sanchez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Andre Amade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Sanchez shoots in and drives through. Amade sprawls well.
Andre Amade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amade misses with a straight left.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Amade as he jumps to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Amade.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Amade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Amade winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Amade!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross The Boss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Apollo Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ross The Boss!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed slips a jab and a cross from The Boss.
The Boss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Creed closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming The Boss to the mat! The Boss manages to get full guard.
The Boss is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Creed is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! The Boss is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! The Boss has escaped and now he's on top!
Creed looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Boss is one step ahead there.
Creed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The Boss is looking to stand up but Creed won't let him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Creed is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Creed tries to free his leg and advance position but The Boss is retaining full guard.
Creed is working hard here to advance position.
Creed passes The Boss's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Creed lands a nice short elbow.
Creed trying to mount his opponent but The Boss defends it.
Creed stops The Boss from getting back to his feet.
Creed seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Creed lands a nice short elbow.
Creed works his foot free and advances to mount.
The Boss wants to try and get back to his feet.
Creed lands a nice shot to the head.
Creed landing strikes, looking to finish!
Creed misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Boss is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The Boss is in a horrible position here. Creed smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Creed jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… The Boss is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by The Boss and Creed has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Creed tries to move to mount but The Boss blocks the move with his legs.
Creed is trying to move to mount but The Boss reverses beautifully and ends up in Creed's guard.
The Boss trying to control the position from guard on top but Creed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed 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.
The Boss stands up from Creed's guard - The Boss perhaps looking for a knockout.
The Boss stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Boss wants it to stay on the feet.
Creed is breathing heavily.
The Boss moves into the clinch.
Creed drops down looking for an ankle pick but The Boss pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollo Creed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Creed is defended easily by The Boss.
The Boss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Creed.
The Boss throws a series of punches but Creed avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Boss fails to land with a series of punches.
The Boss looks to land a combination but Creed avoids it well.
The Boss defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Creed.
The Boss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The Boss throws a right and a left that Creed avoids nicely.
The Boss bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Creed's head backwards.
Creed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Boss.
Creed shoots in and drives through. The Boss sprawls well.
The Boss instigates a clinch.
The Boss tries to break free but Creed pushes him back against the cage.
The Boss is trying to trip Creed. He has hold of a leg but Creed is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. The Boss persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Creed looking for a sweep. Not yet Creed, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Boss decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Creed, up you get!
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!
The Boss moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The Boss jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The Boss throws a series of punches but Creed moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross The Boss dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Creed shoots in and drives through. The Boss sprawls well.
The Boss cracks a nice hook into Creed's ribs.
Creed misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The Boss tries to land a front kick but Creed steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The Boss keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Apollo Creed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Creed fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollo Creed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for The Boss, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Boss shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Creed is trying to defend but The Boss finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The Boss working over Creed with some ground and pound. Creed looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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. The Boss connects with a nice short shot to Creed's temple.
The Boss stands up out of the half guard.
Creed is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A shot to the liver by The Boss. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Boss throws a right hand that Creed ducks under and follows up with a left that Creed also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Boss misses with a two punch combination.
The Boss scores with a one two! Creed had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The Boss scores with a three punch combo!
The Boss tries to bum rush Creed with a series of wild strikes but Creed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Boss fails to land with a series of punches.
Creed doesn't succeed with the takedown
and The Boss counters by moving into the clinch.
The Boss has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Creed drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Boss wants to break free but Creed has control.
The Boss wants to break free but Creed has control.
Creed can't get the takedown.
The Boss breaks the clinch.
Jab, jab by The Boss - just one landing.
The Boss misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Boss scores with a hook.
Creed checks a low kick from The Boss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed doesn't succeed with the takedown
and The Boss counters with a single leg into guard. Creed didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Boss makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The Boss lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The Boss connects with a couple of short punches.
The Boss wants to stand but Creed is controlling his posture from full guard.
Creed manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Boss manages to get himself to full guard.
The Boss keeping full guard, as Creed tries to pass.
Creedis looking to pass into half guard but The Boss pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now The Boss is in guard.
The Boss wanted to stand there but Creed had control of the position.
Ross The Boss has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Boss throwing strikes from guard but Creed blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Boss decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Creed has his takedown stuffed
and The Boss counters with a nice uppercut.
The Boss closes the distance and clinches.
The Boss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Creed gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Boss counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The Boss tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Creed.
The Boss stands up and beckons Creed to join him on the feet.
Creed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Boss.
Creed with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Boss counters with a left and a right that stings Creed.
The Boss rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Creed moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Boss lands an overhand right.
The Boss's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and The Boss duly obliges.
Creed shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Boss counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Creed's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Boss is looking to stand up but Creed won't let him.
The Boss preventing the sweep.
The Boss scoring with punches to the head and body.
The Boss wants to get up but he can't break Creed's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The Boss preventing the sweep.
The Boss has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Creed is proving hard to escape from.
The Boss preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Creed working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because The Boss has passed into half guard!
The Boss stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Creed to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross The Boss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Creed with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Boss counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Creed thinking.
Creed misses with a takedown attempt
and The Boss counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Creed's guard now.
The Boss wanted to stand there but Creed had control of the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The Boss is looking to work some ground and pound but Creed has wrist control.
The Boss must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The Boss preventing the sweep.
Creed is working an open guard so The Boss takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The Boss rushes Creed and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The Boss working hard to break the clinch.
Creed tries for a takedown but The Boss manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollo Creed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Creed takes a shot to the head.
The Boss has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Creed is trying to keep an underhook but The Boss manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The Boss seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Creed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Creed is looking for a sweep. The Boss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Boss is keen to just control but Creed is a slippery customer.
Creed slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Boss stands up from Creed's guard - The Boss perhaps looking for a knockout.
Creed fails with the takedown
and The Boss counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The Boss lands the left hand.
Apollo Creed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Boss throws a body punch but Creed moves out of range.
The Boss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Creed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Boss.
Creed tries for a takedown but The Boss circles away easily
and The Boss counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from The Boss misses its intended target.
Ross The Boss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Creed takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Creed with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Boss counters with a right hand to the body.
Creed drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Creed shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. The Boss is trying to defend but Creed finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Boss gets back to full guard.
The Boss is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Creed works his way to full guard. Good work.
Creed 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.
Creed looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Boss stands and steps away. Creed gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Boss clinches.
The Boss has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Creed uses from the top position.
Creed drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and The Boss dives on top into guard.
Creed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Boss gets to his feet. Creed looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Creed fails with the takedown
and The Boss moves into the clinch.
The Boss is stalling here.
Creed looking for a takedown.
The Boss lands a right hand.
The Boss presses Creed against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The Boss is trying to force a seperation but Creed has the dominant position.
The Boss is trying to break the clinch but Creed has him pressed against the cage.
Creed can't get the takedown.
The Boss wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Boss manages to break the clinch.
Creed with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Boss decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Creed's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but The Boss puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Creed is looking to improve his position.
The Boss tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Creed.
Creed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Boss wants to stand up but Creed is controlling the position.
Creed is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of The Boss's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take The Boss's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Boss defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The Boss trying to control the hands but Creed won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross The Boss really dominated that 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.
Creed with a poor takedown
so The Boss counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Creed is working an open guard so The Boss takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The Boss lands a lovely overhand right.
The Boss dips to his left and cracks Creed with an uppercut!
Creed takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Creed tries for a takedown but The Boss circles away easily
and The Boss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Creed moves out of range as The Boss throws a body kick.
Creed shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Boss holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollo Creed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Boss wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Boss has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Creed clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The Boss landing with strikes.
Creed takes a big shot to the side of the head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Creed rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The Boss gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed with a poor takedown
and The Boss counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by The Boss.
A frustrated look appears on The Boss's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The Boss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Creed tries for a takedown but The Boss manages to get underhooks.
The Boss looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The Boss wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Creed has him pressed against the cage.
The Boss lands a nice uppercut.
The Boss wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Boss is trying to break free.
The Boss wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Creed is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Boss pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Creed tries for a takedown but The Boss manages to get underhooks.
Creed is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Boss pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Creed tries for a takedown. No joy.
The Boss tries to break free but Creed pushes him back against the cage.
The Boss wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Boss is pressed up against the cage. Creed has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The Boss down to the mat. The Boss avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The Boss works over Creed's head and body with a nice combination.
The Boss misses with a double jab.
Creed on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Creed shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Boss counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Boss wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Boss breaks from the clinch.
Creed shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. The Boss manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The Boss keeping full guard, as Creed tries to pass.
Creed prevents The Boss from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Creed accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Creed prevents The Boss from getting back to his feet.
Creed advances to half guard.
Creed frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Creed jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… The Boss is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by The Boss and Creed has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Boss is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Creed scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at The Boss to see if he's OK.
The Boss defending against the ground and pound.
The Boss wants to control but Creed postures up.
The Boss is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Creed asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Creed working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Boss defending against the ground and pound.
The Boss prevents Creed from moving into mount.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Creed tries for a takedown but The Boss circles away easily
and The Boss counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Creed misses with a takedown
and The Boss counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The Boss lands a jab-cross combination.
The Boss is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Creed's half guard.
Creed is looking to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Boss is trying to control the action in half guard but Creed is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Creed wants to improve his position but The Boss is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross The Boss dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The Boss throws a leg kick that misses.
The Boss misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Boss looks to throw the jab but Creed is out of range.
Creed fails with the takedown
and The Boss counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The Boss escapes and gets back to his feet.
The Boss moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Creed shoots and misses
and The Boss counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by The Boss.
The Boss turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and The Boss manages to end up in side control.
Creed tries to bench press The Boss off him but The Boss keeps the position.
The Boss decides to stand up, so the ref orders Creed to his feet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
The Boss lunges at Creed with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Creed's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches The Boss napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The Boss is trying to buck Creed off.
Creed tries to advance to mount but The Boss denies him.
Creed is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but The Boss is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The Boss regains half guard, as Creed was trying to land strikes.
Creed thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed wants to advance to full mount but The Boss doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The Boss pushes Creed off and scrambles back to his feet.
Creed shoots and misses
and The Boss counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollo Creed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Boss throws an overhand right that lands on Creed's shoulder, as Creed tries to avoid the shot.
Creed fails with the takedown
and The Boss counters with a nice uppercut.
The Boss connects with a nice looking jab.
Creed shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Boss counters with a single leg into guard. Creed didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Boss trying to control the position from guard on top but Creed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Creed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The Boss trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Boss preventing the sweep.
The Boss wants to stand but Creed is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Boss is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Creed manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Creed looking for a guillotine from mount but The Boss is having none of it.
Creed thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Boss swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Apollo Creed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Boss holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Creed tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Creed goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now The Boss is on top in guard.
The Boss decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Creed, up you get!
Ross The Boss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Boss blocks a jab.
The Boss connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Creed momentarily.
The Boss looks to land a combination but Creed avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Creed throws a looping overhand right but The Boss ducks down to avoid it.
The Boss scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Creed throws a combination that misses
and The Boss counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by The Boss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ross The Boss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Boss has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 44:50
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 44:50
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross The Boss!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Demian Rocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Tihuana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demian Rocha has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Demian Rocha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Tihuana!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocha tries a head kick but it misses.
Rocha tries a head kick but it misses.
Rocha misses with a head kick.
Rocha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rocha throws a hook to the side of Tihuana's head but Tihuana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rocha throws a low kick but Tihuana moves out of range easily.
Nice sprawl there from Tihuana as Rocha shoots in.
Rocha tests Tihuana's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocha tries to clinch up.
Tihuana takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tihuana stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tihuana wants it to stay on the feet.
Rocha throws a looping overhand right but Tihuana ducks down to avoid it.
Rocha misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Rocha.
Demian Rocha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocha misses with an uppercut. Tihuana saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Rocha.
Rocha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rocha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tihuana with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rocha counters with a big head kick but Tihuana shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tihuana scores a takedown into full mount!
Rocha gets back to half guard.
Tihuana looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rocha with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tihuana seems to be working for a kimura but Rocha defends the submission attempt.
Rocha is looking for a sweep. Tihuana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tihuana is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rocha defends it well.
Tihuana wants to work for an arm triangle but Rocha is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocha is trying to stand back up but Tihuana is controlling him
Rocha taking some punishment here, with Tihuana in his half guard.
Tihuana is looking to take a break and control but Rocha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rocha is trying to stand back up but Tihuana is controlling him
Rocha trying to hold on to Tihuana's head to control him but Tihuana postures up.
Rocha controlling the position well.
Rocha regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rocha is pulling down on Tihuana's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rocha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rocha is breathing heavily.
Tihuana with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tihuana preventing the sweep.
Tihuana's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tihuana postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rocha looking for a guillotine here but Tihuana defends easily.
Tihuana wants to control from the top but Rocha keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demian Rocha 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.
Rocha tries for a takedown but Tihuana circles away easily
and Tihuana counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tihuana wants to control from the top but Rocha keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tihuana looking to sit in guard and control but Rocha gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tihuana keeping moving, preventing Rocha from controlling successfully.
Rocha working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tihuana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rocha defends it easily.
Rocha trying to control but Tihuana is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tihuana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rocha throwing strikes but missing.
Rocha distracts Tihuana with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rocha lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rocha thows a big elbow that misses.
Tihuana avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rocha preventing the sweep.
Rocha postures up in Tihuana's guard and throws a big left but Tihuana blocks it.
Rocha postures up in Tihuana's guard and throws a big left but Tihuana blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rocha drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tihuana looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tihuana looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tihuana!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rocha is looking to regain half guard here but Tihuana keeps moving and retains side control.
Rocha regains half guard there - taking advantage of Tihuana's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Rocha is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tihuana's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tihuana's back!
Tihuana breaks Rocha's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Rocha pulls Tihuana in close to prevent any damage.
Tihuana is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Rocha has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Tihuana is looking to defend but Rocha has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Tihuana! Rocha pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Tihuana taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Demian Rocha!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matti Kuusela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogerio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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190 lbs
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206 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matti Kuusela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rogerio Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuusela closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gracie to the mat! Gracie manages to get full guard.
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kuusela drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gracie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gracie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gracie!
Kuusela gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kuusela makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kuusela.
Kuusela throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kuusela working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuusela manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is bucking up trying to escape but Kuusela cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kuusela lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gracie is in a horrible position here. Kuusela smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Kuusela maintains control.
Gracie takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Kuusela's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matti Kuusela!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cacareco Chuteboxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mestre Pedrao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mestre Pedrao is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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165 lbs
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157 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cacareco Chuteboxe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mestre Pedrao!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pedrao darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pedrao seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Chuteboxe is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mestre Pedrao!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Cesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcelo Cesar will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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155 lbs
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145 lbs
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Counter striker
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Cesar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Alves lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cesar is trying to stand up here but Alves is controlling him well.
Alves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alves stops Cesar from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cesar taking some punishment here, with Alves in his 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. Alves connects with a nice short shot to Cesar's temple.
Alves working over Cesar with some ground and pound. Cesar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cesar is looking to escape.
Cesar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Alves scores with a couple of nice shots.
Alves lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cesar pushes Alves off and gets back to his feet.
Cesar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cesar fails to land with a series of punches.
Cesar misses with a hook.
Alves shoots in looking for a takedown. Cesar tries to sprawl out of it but Alves keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cesar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alves staying out of range there.
Cesar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cesar looks to land a combination but Alves avoids it well.
No joy there for Cesar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Alves.
Cesar is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Cesar looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cesar takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Cesar is pushing Alves's head away, looking to escape. Alves manages to hold on to the position though.
Cesar takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cesar is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Alves has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Alves looks up at the clock and then as Cesar takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Alves smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Alves looks up at the clock and then as Cesar takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Alves smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Alves scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cesar tries to escape but Alves is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves scores with punches from side control.
Alves in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cesar takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cesar wants to get back to his feet.
Alves is putting a hurting on Cesar here, landing some big shots from side control.
Cesar is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Alves has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Alves scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cesar to see if he's OK.
Cesar is pushing Alves's head away, looking to escape. Alves manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alves lands a nice forearm strike.
Alves scores with punches from side control.
Alves scores with a couple of short elbows.
Alves working the body and head with strikes.
Cesar throws Alves to one side and escapes!
Cesar fails to land with a series of punches.
Cesar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cesar loads up on a big right hand but Alves slips the punch.
Cesar throws a series of punches but Alves moves out of range.
Alves dives in and grabs Cesar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cesar pushes down on Alves's head and hops out.
A punch combination from Cesar misses.
Alves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Alves dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alves dodges the punch combination from Cesar.
Cesar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horrible takedown by Alves or perhaps it was just good defense by Cesar which made him look bad.
Alves moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A combination from Cesar does no damage.
Cesar throws a nice looking combination but Alves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves slips a jab and a cross from Cesar.
Alves closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alves lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alves's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves stands up over Cesar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cesar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alves is controlling him.
Alves pushes down on Cesar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cesar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Alves scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cesar is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves slips a nice elbow through Cesar's hands, connecting with Cesar's forehead.
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.
Cesar kicks off Alves and gets to his feet.
Cesar misses with the combination.
Cesar misses with the combination.
Alves gets a takedown into half guard.
Cesar pushes Alves off and gets back to his feet.
Frank Alves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alves slips a jab and a cross from Cesar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cesar was covering up waiting for the punch and Alves finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Alves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frank Alves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cesar wants to stand and escape but Alves is having none of it.
Alves is in close to Cesar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cesar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alves is controlling him.
Alves throws a big right hand that misses.
Alves stops Cesar from standing up.
Alves connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cesar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Alves slips a jab and a cross from Cesar.
Alves shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cesar pinned against the cage. Cesar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cesar tries to clinch but Alves is having none of it.
Cesar stalks Alves and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Alves's face. Alves staggers backwards, shaken.
Alves shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Cesar wants to try and get back to his feet.
Alves landing strikes from the mount and Cesar is in trouble!
Cesar's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Alves dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Cesar misses with an uppercut.
Cesar tries to clinch there but Alves circles away.
Cesar's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Cesar duly obliges.
Cesar is looking to clinch.
Marcelo Cesar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cesar looks to score with a jab to the body but Alves is just out of range.
Cesar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cesar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alves lands a couple of digs.
Cesar pushes Alves off and gets back to his feet.
Cesar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alves.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Cesar.
Alves shoots in but Cesar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cesar is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Cesar looks to land a combination. Alves sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cesar swinging wildly here.
Alves shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cesar as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cesar lands with a good body shot.
Alves scores a takedown into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cesar trying desperately to get to his feet.
Alves is landing with some decent strikes but Cesar is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cesar bucks Alves off and manages to get back to his feet!
Alves avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cesar wants to clinch up but Alves keeps it at a distance.
Cesar throws a right and a left that Alves avoids nicely.
Alves closes the distance and clinches up with Cesar, looking for a takedown. Alves pushes Cesar against the cage but Cesar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cesar cracks Alves with a good jab.
Frank Alves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cesar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cesar throws a right and a left that Alves avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cesar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alves shoots in and drives through. Cesar sprawls well.
Alves swats away the attempt to clinch by Cesar.
Marcelo Cesar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alves slips a jab and a cross from Cesar.
Cesar tries to bum rush Alves with a series of wild strikes but Alves uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alves decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cesar kicks Alves off and gets back to his feet.
Cesar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alves swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cesar swinging wildly here.
Alves swats away the attempt to clinch by Cesar.
Cesar tries to bum rush Alves with a series of wild strikes but Alves uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marcelo Cesar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alves looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cesar doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cesar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cesar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alves defends it easily.
Alves landing some decent shots from guard.
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 Frank Alves.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alves, 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Alves!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between jone crazy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, jone crazy!
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, Victor Smith!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
crazy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
crazy takes the fight into the clinch.
crazy scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as crazy walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
crazy closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
crazy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith looking for a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from crazy.
Smith tries to pull guard but crazy won't allow it.
jone crazy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Smith.
crazy stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
crazy connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by crazy.
crazy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Knees to the body from crazy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith tries to pull guard but crazy holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
Smith can't get the takedown.
Smith looks gassed!
crazy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from crazy.
crazy scores with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from crazy.
crazy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
crazy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
crazy throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Smith stumbling backwards into the cage! Smith bounces back off the cage towards crazy, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! crazy lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! crazy celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). jone crazy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hades Hug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jason monster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hug comes to the cage accompanied by Tropa de Elite. Hades Hug could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to jason monster's chin.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hades Hug!
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, jason monster!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Hug there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
monster takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hug lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hug lands a big head kick that sends monster tumbling to the mat! Hug takes a step backwards and waves monster back to his feet - he wants the finish!
monster is rocked!
It looks like jason monster has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hug feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending monster crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hades Hug!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Falcao Chuteboxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Falcao Chuteboxe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Falcao Chuteboxe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leandro Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galvao tries to clinch but Chuteboxe moves out of range.
Galvao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Galvao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chuteboxe keeps the fight on the outside.
Galvao tries to clinch there but Chuteboxe circles away.
Galvao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Galvao moves into the clinch successfully.
Chuteboxe wants a takedown but no success here.
Galvao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Galvao scores with a shoulder strike.
Chuteboxe prevents Galvao from breaking the clinch.
Chuteboxe wants a takedown.
Chuteboxe looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Falcao Chuteboxe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chuteboxe has Galvao pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Galvao manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Galvao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chuteboxe can't get the takedown.
Galvao breaks from the clinch.
Galvao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Galvao tries to clinch up but Chuteboxe circles away and keeps his distance.
Galvao decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Chuteboxe trying to control but Galvao postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao trying to mount his opponent but Chuteboxe defends it.
Chuteboxe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galvao pulls his head out easily.
Galvao wants to free his trapped foot but Chuteboxe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chuteboxe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Galvao looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chuteboxe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chuteboxe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Galvao wants to free his trapped foot but Chuteboxe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Chuteboxe has his takedown stuffed
so Galvao counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chuteboxe is breathing heavily.
Galvao tries to free his leg and advance position but Chuteboxe is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chuteboxe's guard.
Galvao trying to mount his opponent but Chuteboxe defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chuteboxe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Galvao slips nicely into half guard.
Galvao works his way into side control.
Chuteboxe managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Galvao.
Galvao throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Chuteboxe is trying to improve his position.
Galvao tries to advance to mount but can't.
Chuteboxe could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Chuteboxe tries to buck Galvao off but Galvao is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galvao advances to mount.
Chuteboxe wants to hold on but Galvao pushes him away.
Chuteboxe is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Chuteboxe is looking to get to half guard.
Galvao is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Chuteboxe is in real trouble.
Chuteboxe trying to control but not successfully.
Galvao throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Galvao doesn't have the hooks in and Chuteboxe manages to turn into his guard.
Galvao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chuteboxe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Galvao looking to control.
Galvao wants to stand but Chuteboxe is controlling the position.
Chuteboxe 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Galvao clinches.
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.
Galvao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chuteboxe tries to score a body lock takedown but Galvao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Galvao.
Good body shot from Galvao.
Galvao lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Galvao can't break the clinch.
Galvao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Galvao moves in looking to clinch but Chuteboxe pushes him off.
Galvao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chuteboxe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Galvao counters with a shoot takedown. Chuteboxe fights it but they end up in guard.
Galvao forces his way into half guard.
Galvao passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leandro Galvao dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Galvao scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Chuteboxe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Galvao off and has taken his back!
Chuteboxe looking for the RNC.
Galvao is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chuteboxe is hanging on to Galvao's back as he tries to escape.
Chuteboxe is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Galvao defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Galvao is trying to stand back up.
Galvao defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Chuteboxe's arms.
Chuteboxe is looking for the choke from the back position but Galvao is controlling his hands well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao trying to control the hands but Chuteboxe breaks the grip.
Galvao trying to get back to his feet but Chuteboxe is in full control for now.
Chuteboxe is looking for the choke from the back position but Galvao is controlling his hands well.
Galvao is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Chuteboxe off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Galvao is trying to get back to his feet but Chuteboxe has full control of the position and if anything, Galvao has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Galvao trying to control the hands but Chuteboxe breaks the grip.
Galvao has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Galvao preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chuteboxe.
Chuteboxe gets his hands free as Galvao looks to control.
Galvao looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Chuteboxe gets his way!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Galvao is trying to stand back up.
Chuteboxe looking for the choke but no joy.
Chuteboxe avoiding Galvao 's attempts to control his hands.
Galvao showing good submission defense here.
Chuteboxe is not going to allow Galvao to sit and survive in this position.
Falcao Chuteboxe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chuteboxe.
Chuteboxe looking to break Galvao's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Galvao remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Chuteboxe will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Galvao breaks Chuteboxe's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Galvao passes Chuteboxe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Galvao prevents Chuteboxe from improving his position.
Galvao passes to full mount!
Chuteboxe is trying to escape the mount.
Chuteboxe wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Galvao.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galvao throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Chuteboxe because Galvao loaded up on that one.
Chuteboxe tries to lock up and control but Galvao gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Galvao is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Chuteboxe has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Chuteboxe gets back to half guard.
Chuteboxe tries to roll over but Galvao keeps him under control.
Chuteboxe is working hard here to advance position.
Galvao is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chuteboxe!
Chuteboxe is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Galvao with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Chuteboxe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Falcao Chuteboxe dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Galvao tries to clinch but Chuteboxe moves out of range.
Galvao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chuteboxe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Galvao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chuteboxe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leandro Galvao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Galvao tries to close the distance and clinch but Chuteboxe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Galvao wants to clinch up but Chuteboxe keeps it at a distance.
Chuteboxe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chuteboxe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Galvao counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Chuteboxe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galvao pulls his head out easily.
Galvao is looking for a kimura but Chuteboxe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Galvao to get the leverage.
Chuteboxe wants to control but Galvao is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Galvao moves into full mount! Chuteboxe won't be happy about that!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao avoids the attempt from Chuteboxe to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chuteboxe is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Chuteboxe is trying desperately to improve position.
Galvao looking to finish with strikes here!
Chuteboxe wants to hold on but Galvao pushes him away.
Chuteboxe is working to get back to half guard.
Galvao lands with some strikes.
Galvao has isolated one of Chuteboxe's arms. Chuteboxe looking to fight him off but Galvao twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leandro Galvao!
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