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RFC-4 (Javier vs Pedrão) PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Zorba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sean Yamamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Zorba!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamoto shoots in looking for a takedown. Zorba tries to sprawl out of it but Yamamoto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zorba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yamamoto closes the distance and clinches.
Zorba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamamoto gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Zorba regains guard.
Yamamoto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zorba keeping moving, preventing Yamamoto from controlling successfully.
Yamamoto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Yamamoto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yamamoto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yamamoto decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Zorba tries to keep at a distance but Yamamoto has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zorba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yamamoto backwards.
Yamamoto prevents a body shot from Zorba.
Yamamoto prevents Zorba from breaking the clinch.
Zorba wants to break free but Yamamoto has control.
Zorba has had enough of the clinch but Yamamoto keeps him there for the moment.
Zorba misses with some punches.
Zorba is trying to break free.
Zorba misses with a punch to the body.
Yamamoto blocks a body shot from Zorba.
Yamamoto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zorba fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Some wild striking there from Yamamoto.
Zorba closes the distance but Yamamoto moves to the side
and Yamamoto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Yamamoto drops back looking for a leg! Zorba is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zorba manages to kick Yamamoto off! Yamamoto jumps back into Zorba's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto sitting in guard here, content to control.
Yamamoto gets to his feet - Zorba follows without any prompting.
Zorba lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zorba lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zorba throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yamamoto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Yamamoto is breathing heavily.
Zorba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yamamoto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zorba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zorba is looking to stand up but Yamamoto isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto wants to control from the top but Zorba keeps moving.
Yamamoto 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.
Yamamoto won't allow Zorba to get back to his feet.
Yamamoto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yamamoto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yamamoto trying to control but Zorba is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Zorba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zorba displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yamamoto.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zorba lands an overhand right.
Chris Zorba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zorba throws a leg kick
and Yamamoto counters with a takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto controlling the position from side mount.
Yamamoto advances nicely into full mount.
Yamamoto jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Zorba manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Yamamoto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zorba has escaped the position, nice work there.
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.
Yamamoto in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Zorba is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sean Yamamoto!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gigante daPorra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emilianenco Preuss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gigante daPorra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emilianenco Preuss!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Preuss closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
daPorra has clasped his hands together around Preuss's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Preuss manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Preuss trying to control from the bottom.
Preuss looks like he's trying to stand up.
Preuss wants to get back to full guard.
daPorra landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Preuss lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Preuss taking some punishment here, with daPorra in his half guard.
Preuss has hold of daPorra's hands but daPorra slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Preuss is trying to get back to full guard.
daPorra scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Preuss can do anything to dispel that myth.
daPorra looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Preuss looks gassed!
Preuss lands a couple of sideways elbows.
daPorra drops an elbow to the side of Preuss's head.
Preuss trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
daPorra lands strikes from half guard.
Preuss is looking to escape.
daPorra stands up out of the half guard.
daPorra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Preuss throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and daPorra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Emilianenco Preuss has been cut.
daPorra lands a big shot that drops Preuss! Can he finish him?
Preuss is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
daPorra arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Preuss's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gigante daPorra!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinicius The Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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145 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinicius The Killer!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Killer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lesnar but Lesnar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lesnar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lesnar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The Killer tries to roll over but Lesnar keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Lesnar.
Lesnar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Lesnar there.
The Killer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lesnar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lesnar's back!
Lesnar looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Lesnar preventing the rear naked choke attempt from The Killer.
Lesnar tries to break free.
Lesnar fending off the submission attempt from The Killer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lesnar trying to control the action but The Killer just sinks the hooks in.
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.
The Killer working for the choke.
Lesnar looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Lesnar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Killer on the ground.
Lesnar looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The Killer is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Lesnar wants to control his opponent's hands but The Killer gets his hands free.
Lesnar tries to escape but The Killer has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The Killer has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The Killer looks gassed!
Lesnar is trying to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Killer not allowing Lesnar to control his hands.
Lesnar biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Lesnar is trying to stand back up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The Killer avoiding Lesnar 's attempts to control his hands.
The Killer looking for the RNC.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lesnar is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The Killer gets his hands free as Lesnar looks to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is really stuck here.
The Killer working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Lesnar is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and The Killer has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Lesnar taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vinicius The Killer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson The Spider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Smith has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson The Spider !
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Spider circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith leaning against his opponent.
The Spider tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
The Spider wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Spider has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Smith stalling against the cage.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by The Spider .
The Spider tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually The Spider drops back down to his feet.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
The Spider tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
The Spider is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Smith wants to stand but The Spider has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Spider is trying to control but can't.
Smith tries to pass to full mount but The Spider defends it.
The Spider moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith advances position into side control!
Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith decides to stand up, so the ref orders The Spider to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Smith decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith clinches.
The Spider has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Smith is trying to keep an underhook but The Spider manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The Spider missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The Spider is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Smith kicks The Spider off and gets back to his feet.
Smith clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Smith gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The Spider jumps guard but Smith stands there with The Spider around his waist. The Spider gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Victor Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson The Spider .
Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Victor Smith.
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
The Spider lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith avoiding damage.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Smith lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Smith stalling in the clinch but The Spider improves position.
The Spider blocking some punches.
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The Spider wants a takedown.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith trying to stall but The Spider improves his position.
Smith holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Victor Smith.
Smith tries to clinch but The Spider is having none of it.
The Spider has his takedown stuffed
and Smith counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for The Spider !
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Spider is looking to escape.
Smith controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith is looking to clinch but The Spider is avoiding it.
The Spider tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The Spider keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
The Spider working a defensive guard here.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed The Spider 's guard.
Smith works his way into full mount!
The Spider is breathing heavily.
Smith gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Smith has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Spider blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but The Spider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Spider is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but The Spider is defending well.
Smith controlling the action here.
The Spider is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but The Spider is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith escapes and gets back to his feet.
Smith rushes The Spider and presses him up against the cage.
The Spider 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The Spider has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
The Spider has hold of one of Smith's legs. Smith is fighting the takedown attempt but The Spider gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Smith is looking to stand up but The Spider isn't so interested in that idea.
The Spider trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wriggles free and stands up.
Smith clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
The Spider letting Smith take a breather here.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Spider backwards.
Smith stalling against the cage.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. The Spider did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
Smith wants to stand up but The Spider has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Spider is not content to let Smith control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Spider wants to get back to his feet.
Smith stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows The Spider to get to his feet.
The Spider gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The Spider keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith wanted to stand there but The Spider had control of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Smith dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Smith moves in looking to clinch but The Spider pushes him off.
The Spider shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smith stands and steps away. The Spider gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - The Spider circles away.
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
The Spider letting Smith take a breather here.
The Spider jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat.
The Spider keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith stands up and waves to The Spider to follow him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Spider gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Spider looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Spider can do to turn this around?
Smith uses his free foot to push down on The Spider 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for The Spider .
Smith stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
The Spider tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from The Spider .
Smith has The Spider up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Spider looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A bit of stalling here from Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Spider .
Smith misses with some punches.
The Spider wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The Spider gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Smith is trying to stand.
Smith manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Smith closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming The Spider to the mat! The Spider manages to get full guard.
The Spider controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith stops The Spider from standing up.
Smith controlling from the top position.
Smith 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Spider looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
Smith stands up and beckons The Spider to his feet.
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Spider .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Smith.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smith.
The Spider manages to pull guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but The Spider keeps moving.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but The Spider is retaining full guard.
Smith wanted to stand there but The Spider had control of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith is fighting to break The Spider 's control of his arms but The Spider is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Anderson The Spider has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Victor Smith!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Victor Smith!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Victor Smith!
Victor Smith wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Cesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Cesar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Apollo Creed!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cesar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Creed wants to improve his position but Cesar is controlling well.
It looks like Cesar is going to stand back up.
Creed tries to roll over but Cesar keeps him under control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cesar decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Creed looks to land a combination but Cesar avoids it well.
Creed looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Cesar!
Creed thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Creed is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Cesar has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Cesar!
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.
Cesar stands up and waves to Creed to follow him.
Cesar misses with a takedown attempt
and Creed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cesar throws a combination that misses
and Creed counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cesar won't be happy with that.
Cesar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Creed lands some shots froms side control.
Creed is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Creed is trying to get an arm triangle but Cesar is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cesar is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Creed has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Creed works to advance to full mount. Cesar defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Cesar is trying to stand up.
Creed looking to finish Cesar with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cesar!
Creed looking to secure an arm triangle but Cesar defends it well.
Cesar wants to get back to his feet.
Creed with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Creed looks gassed!
Cesar bucks Creed off and manages to get back to his feet!
Cesar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cesar looks to land a combination. Creed sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cesar throws a right hand that Creed ducks under and follows up with a left that Creed also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cesar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cesar stands up and beckons Creed to his feet.
Cesar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Creed did well to prevent Cesar getting side control.
Creed slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Creed looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Creed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cesar decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cesar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Creed counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cesar!
Creed pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Creed has control of Cesar's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cesar regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Creed swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cesar is now in Creed's guard. A big mistake from Creed there, giving up the dominant position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cesar tries to stand but Creed is controlling from the bottom.
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.
Cesar wanted to stand there but Creed had control of the position.
Cesar decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Marcelo Cesar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Creed drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cesar wants to get back to his feet but Creed is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cesar kicks Creed off and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cesar gets caught flat footed, as Creed shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cesar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Creed is controlling him.
Creed passes into half guard.
Creed stops Cesar from getting back to his feet.
Creed takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Creed wants to pass the guard but Cesar is defending well.
Cesar wants to get back to his feet.
Creed is pressing down on Cesar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cesar is holding on for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Creed has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Creed in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Apollo Creed will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Creed shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cesar wants to get 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.
Creed is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cesar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Creed.
Cesar is looking to escape.
Cesar taking some punishment here, with Creed in his half guard.
Creed is breathing heavily.
Creed is trying to work for a kimura but Cesar is defending well.
Cesar has one foot on Creed's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cesar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Creed in his tracks.
Creed throws a right hand that Cesar ducks under and follows up with a left that Cesar also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Cesar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cesar wants to clinch.
Creed loads up on a big right hand but Cesar slips the punch.
Some wild striking there from Cesar.
Creed lands a jab-cross combination.
Creed tries to clinch there but Cesar circles away.
Cesar with a poor takedown
and Creed counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Creed.
Cesar pushes Creed off and gets back to his feet.
Creed misses with the combination.
Creed defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cesar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cesar looks to land a left hand but Creed moved out of range nicely.
Cesar fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Cesar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cesar shoots and misses
and Creed counters by clinching up.
Creed tries to score a body lock takedown but Cesar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cesar jumps guard but Creed stands there with Cesar around his waist. Cesar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cesar gets control of Creed's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cesar will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Creed lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Creed makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Creed passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Creed prevents Cesar from escaping the position.
Cesar gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Creed quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Creed but it's paid off an Cesar is forced to tap! Nice work by Creed.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Apollo Creed!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Remy LeBeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Alves (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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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
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Remy LeBeau!
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, Frank Alves!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBeau shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
LeBeau gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBeau shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alves but Alves pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alves gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
LeBeau is bucking up trying to escape but Alves cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
LeBeau tries to buck Alves off but he can't manage it.
Alves unloading with bombs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeBeau wants to try and get back to his feet.
Alves unloading with bombs!
Alves working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that LeBeau really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Alves landing punches.
LeBeau really wants to buck Alves off and get back to his feet.
LeBeau in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
LeBeau is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeBeau taking shots to the head.
Alves is in the full mount, landing strikes.
LeBeau is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
BOOM! Alves connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Alves pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
LeBeau is rocked!
LeBeau is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Oh LeBeau is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alves with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Alves 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.
Alves misses with a takedown attempt
and LeBeau counters with a shoot takedown. Alves fights it but they end up in guard.
Alves looking to control.
LeBeau seems to have got his legs back now.
Alves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBeau gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Alves 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.
LeBeau scrambles and gets back to his feet.
LeBeau shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Alves wants to stand but LeBeau is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves seems keen to control LeBeau's 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.
Alves is trying to control the position but LeBeau postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remy LeBeau dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
LeBeau misses with a takedown attempt
and Alves counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alves.
LeBeau wants to stand and escape but Alves is having none of it.
Alves with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alves stops LeBeau from standing up.
Alves looking to pass the guard.
LeBeau wants to stand but Alves is controlling the position.
LeBeau has his feet on Alves's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
LeBeau scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but LeBeau wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
LeBeau decides to stand up, so the ref orders Alves to his feet.
LeBeau really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
LeBeau shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alves counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Alves thows a big elbow that misses.
Frank Alves has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alves accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alves stands up over LeBeau, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Alves working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
LeBeau manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau shoots in and bounces Alves off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
LeBeau tries to stand but Alves is controlling from the bottom.
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.
Alves looking for a sweep. Not yet Alves, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Alves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alves 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Frank Alves!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Frank Alves!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Frank Alves!
Frank Alves wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matti Kuusela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Rocha (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
8 - 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Rocha!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocha takes the fight into the clinch.
Rocha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuusela.
Rocha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rocha stalling against the cage.
Rocha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rocha fails to land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rocha throws an elbow but misses.
Rocha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuusela goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuusela's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rocha pushes off an throws an elbow but Kuusela leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kuusela lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rocha or not.
Kuusela digs a right hand underneath Rocha's ribcage. Rocha let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuusela swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuusela tries to work over Rocha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rocha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuusela blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuusela digs a right hand into Rocha's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rocha's gas tank.
Kuusela has Rocha pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kuusela pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rocha tumbling to the mat - Kuusela dives into Rocha's guard.
Rocha wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kuusela manages to pass to side control.
Rocha looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuusela lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuusela sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rocha defending well though.
Kuusela misses with a head shot. Rocha uses the momentum to regain guard.
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.
Kuusela postures up in Rocha's guard and throws a big left but Rocha blocks it.
Kuusela stops Rocha from standing up.
Rocha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocha keeping full guard, as Kuusela tries to pass.
Rocha has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kuusela off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rocha tries to clinch up but Kuusela circles away and keeps his distance.
Kuusela closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kuusela lands in his opponent's guard.
Kuusela is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kuusela throwing strikes from guard but Rocha blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Kuusela dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kuusela circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rocha slaps away a takedown attempt from Kuusela, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kuusela shoots in and drives through. Rocha sprawls well.
Rocha has Kuusela up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuusela wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rocha has him pressed against the cage.
Kuusela working aggressively here.
Rocha creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rocha throws a head punch that misses.
Rocha stalling against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rocha just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kuusela's brow.
Rocha is looking to control Kuusela's arms but Kuusela gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rocha has his back to the cage.
A short right from Rocha on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuusela tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rocha's elbow.
Rocha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuusela blocking some punches.
Rocha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuusela tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuusela lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rocha backwards.
Rocha misses with the head strike.
Rocha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rocha holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kuusela tries to throw a body punch but Rocha avoids it by throwing Kuusela back against the cage.
Rocha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuusela backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kuusela as Rocha tries to tie him up.
Rocha misses with some punches.
Rocha is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rocha throws a head punch that misses.
Rocha misses with some punches.
Rocha's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kuusela blocks an uppercut.
Kuusela blocking some punches.
Rocha throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rocha.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuusela.
Rocha is breathing heavily.
Kuusela lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kuusela struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocha controls his hands.
Kuusela misses with a punch on the inside.
Rocha throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocha prevents a body shot from Kuusela.
Kuusela works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Kuusela.
Kuusela wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matti Kuusela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kuusela.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuusela lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kuusela is working Rocha over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuusela.
Kuusela gets through Rocha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kuusela misses with a punch to the body.
Rocha can't find room to land a body shot as Kuusela controls the action.
Kuusela misses with the head strike.
Rocha blocks an uppercut.
Rocha throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kuusela scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kuusela misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuusela scores with a shot to the side of Rocha's head.
Matti Kuusela has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kuusela blocks an elbow strike from Rocha.
Kuusela manages to break the clinch.
Kuusela keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuusela fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuusela looks for a takedown but Rocha sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rocha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuusela 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.
Kuusela trying to control but Rocha is working from the bottom.
Kuusela 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.
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.
Kuusela missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rocha pushes Kuusela off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rocha loads up on a big right hand but Kuusela slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Kuusela dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rocha tries to clinch but Kuusela moves out of range.
Kuusela pushes Rocha up against the cage in a clinch.
Rocha misses with a punch on the inside.
Rocha scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rocha throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Rocha on the inside.
Kuusela tries to throw a body punch but Rocha avoids it by throwing Kuusela back against the cage.
Kuusela struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocha controls his hands.
Kuusela blocks an elbow strike from Rocha.
Kuusela goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rocha manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rocha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuusela tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuusela backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kuusela as Rocha tries to tie him up.
Rocha misses with an elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuusela.
Rocha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuusela tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuusela tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rocha is trying to maintain a safe position but Kuusela gets an underhook and turns Rocha into the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kuusela here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha missing with knees to the body.
Kuusela tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rocha's elbow.
Rocha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rocha cracks Kuusela with a nice body shot.
Rocha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuusela is leaning against Rocha and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kuusela tries to throw a body punch but Rocha avoids it by throwing Kuusela back against the cage.
Kuusela wants the takedown. Rocha is fighting it off but Kuusela persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rocha's guard against the cage.
Kuusela wants to control from the top but Rocha keeps moving.
Kuusela throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocha wants to stand but Kuusela is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kuusela slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rocha is looking to stand up but Kuusela isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rocha manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kuusela has Rocha in his guard.
Kuusela is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Rocha stands up from Kuusela's guard - Rocha perhaps looking for a knockout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matti Kuusela showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kuusela, 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Matti Kuusela!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Matti Kuusela!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Matti Kuusela!
Matti Kuusela wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Javier Pinto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mestre Pedrao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pinto's entrance music is Three 6 Mafia featuring Akon & Jim Jones - That's Right. A fine choice. Javier Pinto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
166 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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173 cm
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157 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Decent elbows
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Javier Pinto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mestre Pedrao!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pedrao fails with the takedown.
Pedrao fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pinto lands a head kick!
Pinto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pedrao's head.
Pedrao shoots in but Pinto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Javier Pinto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mestre Pedrao.
Pedrao shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pinto as he jumps to the side.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pinto.
Pinto slows the pace down.
Pedrao tries to buck Pinto off but Pinto is having none of it.
Pedrao is letting Pinto control him for a moment.
Pedrao is trying to get back to half guard.
Pedrao is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinto in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Javier Pinto.
Pinto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pedrao doesn't seem bothered though.
Pedrao has his takedown stuffed
and Pinto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pedrao looks gassed!
Pinto throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pedrao gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pinto finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mestre Pedrao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinto closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pinto lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinto controlling from the top position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pedrao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pedrao being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Javier Pinto.
Pedrao tries for a takedown but Pinto circles away easily
and Pinto counters with a left to the body.
Pinto lands with a slapping head kick.
Pinto lands a right hook to the body.
Pinto lands with a slapping head kick.
Pedrao is trying desperately to land a takedown but Pinto is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Pedrao.
Pinto lands a nice hook to Pedrao's body. Pedrao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pinto throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pinto connects with a body shot.
Pedrao takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pedrao is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pedrao drops his hands momentarily and Pinto needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Pedrao just on the top of the head. Pedrao drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Pedrao - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Javier Pinto!
Javier Pinto is the new welterweight champion!
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FIGHT
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