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Theatre of Dragons II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deckard Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Sewell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Sewell will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Deckard Cain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Sewell!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sewell blocks a head kick by Cain.
Sewell looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Cain misses with a series of wild punches.
Cain closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sewell quickly recovers to half guard.
Sewell taking some punishment here, with Cain in his half guard.
Cain controlling the pace.
Cain works his way into side control.
Cain working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sewell keeps working.
Cain is working to tighten is grip on Sewell's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Sewell has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Cain is really squeezing tight and eventually Sewell passes out! Cain breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Deckard Cain!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Algenir Mira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davi Carochinha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davi Carochinha has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Algenir Mira!
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, Davi Carochinha!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mira lands a glancing blow to the side of Carochinha's head.
Mira uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Carochinha has time to react.
Carochinha tries to clinch up.
Carochinha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mira tries to avoid it but Carochinha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mira to the ground. Mira escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Algenir Mira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carochinha shoots in for a takedown but Mira shows good takedown defense.
Mira throws the left hand but Carochinha avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Carochinha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carochinha fails with the takedown.
Algenir Mira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davi Carochinha.
Mira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carochinha tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mira swivels and escapes.
Carochinha closes the distance and clinches up with Mira, looking for a takedown. Carochinha pushes Mira against the cage but Mira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mira lands a jab-cross combination.
Mira defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Carochinha.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carochinha tries to clinch there but Mira circles away.
Mira cracks Carochinha with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mira misses with the combination.
Mira scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Carochinha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carochinha swats away the attempt to clinch by Mira.
Mira misses the shot to the body.
Carochinha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mira connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mira has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mira unloads a knee to the mid-section. Carochinha lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Carochinha is defended easily by Mira.
Mira lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mira scores with a shot to the body.
Carochinha looks gassed!
Carochinha takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mira clinches with his opponent.
Mira manages to break the clinch.
Carochinha takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mira throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mira looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mira misses with a few strikes there.
Mira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
No joy there for Mira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mira tries to clinch up.
Mira misses with a low kick.
Algenir Mira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mira misses with a double jab.
Carochinha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mira as he avoids it easily.
Mira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carochinha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mira pinned against the cage. Mira gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Carochinha has a takedown stuffed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carochinha.
Mira leaves Carochinha with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mira throws a series of punches but Carochinha moves out of range.
Mira is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Carochinha shoots in for a takedown but Mira shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Algenir Mira dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Carochinha tries for a takedown but Mira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Algenir Mira is winning the standup battle so far.
Mira throws a big shot that misses.
Mira bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Carochinha's head backwards.
Algenir Mira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carochinha shoots in but Mira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mira swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Carochinha is defended easily by Mira.
Algenir Mira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davi Carochinha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown by Carochinha or perhaps it was just good defense by Mira which made him look bad.
Mira jabs at Carochinha's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carochinha shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mira defends it nicely.
Carochinha is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mira. Carochinha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carochinha has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Carochinha tries to work over Mira's front leg with a kick but Mira checks it.
Mira displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Carochinha takes one to the side of the head.
Carochinha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mira.
A telegraphed right hand from Mira misses the target.
Carochinha is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mira is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Carochinha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carochinha tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mira swivels and escapes.
Carochinha shoots in for a takedown but Mira shows good takedown defense.
Mira gets a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Carochinha wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mira has Carochinha pressed against the cage, preventing Carochinha from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mira stalks Carochinha and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Carochinha's face. Carochinha staggers backwards, shaken.
Mira has closed the distance and engaged Carochinha in a clinch.
Mira has Carochinha pressed against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carochinha shoots in for a takedown but Mira shows good takedown defense.
Mira goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mira dodges the punch combination from Carochinha.
Carochinha misses with the combination.
Carochinha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mira digs a good body shot into Carochinha's ribs.
Mira swinging wildly here.
Mira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carochinha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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.
Mira throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Carochinha counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mira!
Carochinha trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mira wants to try and get back to his feet.
Mira is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Carochinha scoring with strikes but Mira is staying in there.
Carochinha can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mira is looking to escape.
Carochinha landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carochinha looking to finish with strikes here!
Mira avoids a series of strikes thrown by Carochinha.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Algenir Mira 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Carochinha misses with a wild body shot.
Mira tries to clinch up but Carochinha circles away and keeps his distance.
Carochinha closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mira circles away.
Carochinha tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mira swivels and escapes.
Mira getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mira misses with a head kick.
Mira leaves Carochinha with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Algenir Mira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davi Carochinha.
Mira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carochinha moves in looking to clinch but Mira pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carochinha misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Carochinha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carochinha shoots in but Mira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mira scores with a shot to the body.
Carochinha fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mira avoids it really well and circles away.
Mira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carochinha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mira throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Carochinha counters by clinching up.
Mira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carochinha fails with a takedown attempt.
Mira scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Carochinha throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mira's waist but Mira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Carochinha off to one side.
Carochinha shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Carochinha preventing the sweep.
Algenir Mira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carochinha must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carochinha is working Mira over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Carochinha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mira looking for a sweep. Not yet Mira, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carochinha wants to control from the top but Mira keeps moving.
Mira wants to stand and escape but Carochinha is having none of it.
Carochinha passes Mira's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mira has hold of Carochinha's hands but Carochinha slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Carochinha thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mira's head.
Carochinha decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Carochinha shoots in but Mira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mira digs a good body shot into Carochinha's ribs.
Carochinha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mira misses with the combination.
Mira moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mira stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mira wants it to stay on the feet.
Davi Carochinha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carochinha swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mira counters with a left and a right that stings Carochinha.
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 Algenir Mira.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mira, 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Algenir Mira!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiago Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Vitor Silva has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitor Silva!
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, Tiago Silva!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vitor Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tiago Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Vitor Silva.
Vitor Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vitor Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tiago Silva misses with a looping left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vitor Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tiago Silva.
Vitor Silva throws a right hand that Tiago Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Tiago Silva also avoids with ease.
Vitor Silva closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vitor Silva misses with a wild combination.
Vitor Silva throws a combination that misses
and Tiago Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Tiago Silva looks to land a combination. Vitor Silva sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiago Silva misses with a straight left.
Vitor Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Tiago Silva.
Vitor Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tiago Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Vitor Silva's shoulder, as Vitor Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Tiago Silva misses with a double jab
and Vitor Silva counters with a left and a right that stings Tiago Silva.
A nice combination there by Tiago Silva.
Tiago Silva dodges the punch combination from Vitor Silva.
Tiago Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vitor Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Tiago Silva counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiago Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vitor Silva swinging wildly here.
Tiago Silva moves in looking to clinch but Vitor Silva pushes him off.
Tiago Silva scores with a nice head shot.
Tiago Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vitor Silva pinned against the cage. Vitor Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vitor Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Tiago Silva.
Nice jab there from Tiago Silva.
Vitor Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab lands there for Tiago Silva.
Tiago Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tiago Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vitor Silva tries to bum rush Tiago Silva with a series of wild strikes but Tiago Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vitor Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tiago Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Vitor Silva lands with a nice combination. Tiago Silva backs away looking to recover.
Vitor Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vitor Silva is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitor Silva misses with a double jab.
Tiago Silva forces Vitor Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Vitor Silva is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tiago Silva is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Vitor Silva to the mat. Vitor Silva regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Tiago Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Vitor Silva's brow.
Tiago Silva thows a big elbow that misses.
Tiago Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Vitor Silva has wrist control.
Tiago Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tiago Silva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tiago Silva throwing strikes from guard but Vitor Silva blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tiago Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tiago Silva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vitor Silva working a defensive guard here.
Tiago Silva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vitor Silva dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiago Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tiago Silva looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vitor Silva puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tiago Silva flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Vitor Silva is keen to just control but Tiago Silva is a slippery customer.
Vitor Silva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiago Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tiago Silva tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Tiago Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vitor Silva pulls his head out easily.
Tiago Silva actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vitor Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Silva 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.
Tiago Silva scores with a leg kick.
Vitor Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Tiago Silva.
Vitor Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vitor Silva throws a nice looking combination but Tiago Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vitor Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vitor Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vitor Silva misses with a double jab.
Tiago Silva cracks Vitor Silva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tiago Silva scores with a sloppy right hand. Vitor Silva should have avoided that one.
Vitor Silva throws a nice looking combination but Tiago Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vitor Silva ducks under a wild hook from Tiago Silva.
Vitor Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tiago Silva might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Some wild striking there from Tiago Silva.
Vitor Silva moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tiago Silva rushes Vitor Silva and presses him up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tiago Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vitor Silva is working Tiago Silva over against the cage.
Tiago Silva wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiago Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tiago Silva gets a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vitor Silva slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vitor Silva.
Tiago Silva breaks from the clinch.
Tiago Silva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tiago Silva throws a right and a left that Vitor Silva avoids nicely.
Vitor Silva misses with the combination.
Vitor Silva tries to bum rush Tiago Silva with a series of wild strikes but Tiago Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tiago Silva moves out of range as Vitor Silva strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tiago Silva!
Tiago Silva gets a clinch.
Tiago Silva lands an uppercut.
Vitor Silva trying to control the position but instead, Tiago Silva has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vitor Silva into the cage.
Vitor Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vitor Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vitor Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiago Silva.
Vitor Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good exchange - Tiago Silva coming out on top.
Vitor Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiago Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitor Silva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vitor Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Vitor Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Vitor Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vitor Silva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vitor Silva is rocked!
Tiago Silva rushes Vitor Silva and presses him up against the cage.
Tiago Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vitor Silva is looking to control Tiago Silva's arms but Tiago Silva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vitor Silva has his back to the cage.
Tiago Silva is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Vitor Silva can't fight it off and eventually Tiago Silva manages to take the fight to the floor. Vitor Silva looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
Tiago Silva sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tiago Silva distracts Vitor Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vitor Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tiago Silva on the ground.
Tiago Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tiago Silva throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiago Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tiago Silva trying to control but Vitor Silva is working from the bottom.
Tiago Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vitor Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tiago Silva postures up in Vitor Silva's guard and throws a big left but Vitor Silva blocks it.
Tiago Silva passes into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tiago Silva connects with a nice short shot to Vitor Silva's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiago Silva is thwarting Vitor Silva's attempts to control the position.
Tiago Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tiago Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tiago Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tiago Silva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vitor Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiago Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tiago Silva throws a jab when Vitor Silva was well out of range.
Tiago Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Vitor Silva circles away.
Vitor Silva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tiago Silva drives through and clinches with Vitor Silva against the cage.
Tiago Silva lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Tiago Silva.
Oh Vitor Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tiago Silva being controlled against the cage.
Vitor Silva blocks an uppercut.
Vitor Silva tries to stall but Tiago Silva uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vitor Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
Vitor Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vitor Silva gets through Tiago Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tiago Silva has Vitor Silva pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tiago Silva pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Vitor Silva tumbling to the mat - Tiago Silva dives into Vitor Silva's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tiago Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tiago Silva landing with the ground and pound.
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.
Tiago Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Vitor Silva has wrist control.
Vitor Silva keeping moving, preventing Tiago Silva from controlling successfully.
Vitor Silva wants to sweep here but Tiago Silva controlling him for the moment.
Vitor Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tiago Silva is controlling him.
Tiago Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Vitor Silva has wrist control.
Tiago Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Vitor Silva has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tiago Silva cracks Vitor Silva with a solid left hand.
Tiago Silva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vitor Silva's head.
Tiago Silva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tiago Silva scoring with some ground and pound.
Tiago Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tiago Silva landing some decent shots from guard.
Tiago Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tiago Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tiago Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Vitor Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tiago Silva thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiago Silva throws and elbow that misses. Vitor Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tiago Silva's guard. Nice move by Vitor Silva!
Vitor Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiago Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vitor Silva won't allow Tiago Silva to sweep him here.
Vitor Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tiago Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vitor Silva wants to stand but Tiago Silva is controlling his posture from full guard.
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.
Tiago Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Vitor Silva being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tiago Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiago Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tiago Silva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiago Silva!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Esteynid Adelar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Breno Marciliano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adelar comes to the cage accompanied by Bacteria!. Breno Marciliano will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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170 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Esteynid Adelar!
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, Breno Marciliano!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adelar closes the distance and pushes Marciliano back into the cage.
Adelar gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Marciliano regains guard.
Adelar trying to control the position from guard on top but Marciliano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adelar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Adelar trying to control but Marciliano is working from the bottom.
Marciliano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marciliano wants to stand up but Adelar is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adelar trying to control the position from guard on top but Marciliano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Esteynid Adelar wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Adelar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Adelar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adelar walks into a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Marciliano scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Esteynid Adelar has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adelar is looking to clinch.
Adelar wants to clinch.
Adelar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marciliano defends it nicely.
Marciliano misses with a hook. Adelar ducked under it nicely.
Marciliano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Adelar clinches up with Marciliano and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciliano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marciliano can't get the takedown.
Marciliano fails to pull guard.
Marciliano prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esteynid Adelar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adelar.
Adelar has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Marciliano is trying to keep an underhook but Adelar manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Adelar is looking to take a break and control but Marciliano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adelar content to control rather than advance.
Adelar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marciliano keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciliano is looking for a sweep. Adelar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marciliano wants to sweep but Adelar has passed to side control!
Adelar is looking to take a break and control but Marciliano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marciliano is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Adelar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Breno Marciliano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Esteynid Adelar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Marciliano doesn't manage to clinch there - Adelar circles away.
Marciliano connects with a jab.
Marciliano lands a jab to the nose.
Adelar clinches up with Marciliano and pushes him back against the cage.
Marciliano prevents the takedown attempt.
Adelar has Marciliano pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marciliano manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Marciliano is pressed up against the cage. Adelar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marciliano down to the mat. Marciliano avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esteynid Adelar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adelar closes the distance but Marciliano moves to the side
letting Marciliano counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marciliano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Adelar's hands.
Marciliano leaves Adelar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciliano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adelar circles away quickly and effectively.
Adelar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marciliano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adelar slips a jab and a cross from Marciliano.
Marciliano lands the left hand.
Breno Marciliano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adelar stuffs the takedown.
Adelar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adelar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marciliano throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Adelar tumbling to the canvas!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adelar wants to stand up but Marciliano is controlling him.
Marciliano trying to control but Adelar is working from the bottom.
Adelar keeping full guard, as Marciliano tries to pass.
Marciliano tries to stand but Adelar is controlling from the bottom.
Marciliano pushes down on Adelar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adelar kicks off Marciliano and gets to his feet.
Marciliano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Adelar moves forwards but Marciliano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciliano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adelar momentarily.
Adelar moves in looking to clinch but Marciliano pushes him off.
Marciliano might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd cheers as Marciliano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Adelar doesn't seem phased though.
Marciliano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adelar circles away quickly and effectively.
Marciliano misses with a few strikes there.
Marciliano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marciliano lands the left hand.
The crowd cheers as Marciliano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Adelar doesn't seem phased though.
Marciliano thuds his right hand into Adelar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Adelar is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adelar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Adelar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marciliano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marciliano connects with a single shot there.
Adelar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Adelar is looking to advance position but Marciliano won't allow it.
Marciliano wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Breno Marciliano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Esteynid Adelar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Marciliano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adelar tries to clinch but Marciliano moves out of range.
Marciliano scores with a jab to the jaw.
Esteynid Adelar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marciliano lunges at Adelar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Adelar's hand.
Marciliano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Adelar's head.
Adelar tries to clinch there but Marciliano circles away.
Adelar tries to clinch but Marciliano moves out of range.
Marciliano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marciliano gets caught flat footed, as Adelar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marciliano looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adelar is fighting to break Marciliano's control of his arms but Marciliano is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Marciliano is striking but Adelar is not phased and passes to half guard.
Marciliano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adelar is working away from the top position though.
Marciliano is looking for a sweep. Adelar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Marciliano is trying to stand.
Marciliano has one foot on Adelar's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Marciliano throws a series of punches but Adelar avoids them all with ease.
Adelar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marciliano is fending him off so far but Adelar persists. Nope, Marciliano circles away and we're back to standing.
Adelar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marciliano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Adelar moves into the clinch.
Marciliano prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciliano prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esteynid Adelar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adelar prevents Marciliano from breaking the clinch.
Adelar goes for a takedown attempt but Marciliano pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adelar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Adelar wants it to stay on the feet.
Esteynid Adelar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marciliano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marciliano misses with a body shot.
Marciliano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adelar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marciliano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciliano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Adelar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marciliano moves into the clinch.
Adelar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marciliano gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Adelar looking for a takedown.
Marciliano gets underhooks to prevent Adelar's takedown attempt.
Adelar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marciliano prevents it.
Adelar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Marciliano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Adelar slaps away a takedown attempt from Marciliano, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Breno Marciliano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marciliano.
And that's the end of the fight!
Breno Marciliano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marciliano 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Breno Marciliano!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Quintana (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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158 lbs
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158 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiago Vieira!
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, Jesus Quintana!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quintana is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vieira's half guard.
Quintana wants to work for an arm triangle but Vieira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Quintana looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vieira trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quintana is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vieira defends it well.
Quintana looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Quintana seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vieira wants to control but Quintana is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vieira trying to get back to full guard but Quintana takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quintana controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Quintana is trying to take his opponent's back.
Quintana controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quintana is looking to take Vieira's back but instead Vieira gets back to half guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Quintana dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vieira fails with the takedown
and Quintana counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Vieira keeping full guard, as Quintana tries to pass.
Quintana is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Quintana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vieira is keeping the position for now.
Quintana wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving.
Quintana controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jesus Quintana has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Quintana tries to clinch but Vieira moves out of range.
Quintana misses with a takedown
and Vieira counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Quintana's guard now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira tries to free his leg and advance position but Quintana is retaining full guard.
Quintana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vieira is one step ahead there.
Quintana working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vieira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vieira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Quintana pulls Vieira in close to his closed guard and prevents Vieira from doing any damage or advancing position.
Quintana working for a triangle but Vieira defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Quintana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Vieira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Vieira shoots and misses
and Quintana counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vieira won't be happy with that.
Quintana taking a breather here.
Vieira can't do much from the bottom here.
Quintana is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vieira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quintana happy to just control the position for now.
Quintana's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two 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.
Jesus Quintana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Quintana works to advance to full mount. Vieira defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Quintana.
Quintana trying to control but Vieira is having none of it.
Quintana controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jesus Quintana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vieira tries to hold on but Quintana postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Quintana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Quintana 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Quintana!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between king kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Velazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velazquez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cowboys from hell. king kong has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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191 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, king kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Velazquez!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velazquez shoots in for a double leg but kong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
kong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Velazquez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Velazquez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. kong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Velazquez is trying to get an arm triangle but kong is defending well.
Velazquez looks gassed!
kong struggling a bit here.
kong is looking for a sweep.
kong is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Velazquez asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Velazquez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. kong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on kong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Velazquez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Velazquez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
kong regains half guard, as Velazquez was trying to land strikes.
kong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Velazquez is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
kong works his way to full guard. Good work.
kong 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.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
kong working a defensive guard here.
kong is looking for a triangle but Velazquez pushes his legs off easily.
kong is looking to stand up but Velazquez isn't so interested in that idea.
Velazquez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but kong manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Velazquez has kong in his guard.
kong trying to control the position from guard on top but Velazquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velazquez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! kong has picked Velazquez up and slammed him! Velazquez can't keep hold of the triangle and kong manages to pass to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez is not content to let kong control the position.
Velazquez is looking for a sweep.
kong trying to control the action but Velazquez is working from the bottom.
Velazquez is looking to reverse the position.
kong cracks Velazquez with a big elbow.
kong blocks the strikes from Velazquez.
kong is looking to take a break and control but Velazquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
kong stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
kong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Velazquez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
kong tries to pull guard but Velazquez won't allow it.
kong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Velazquez walks away with a smile on his face. kong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for king kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
kong doesn't manage to clinch there - Velazquez circles away.
kong is looking to clinch.
kong misses with a combination
and Velazquez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Velazquez is trying to work for a kimura but kong is defending well.
kong scores with a few weak punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Velazquez 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.
kong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Velazquez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for kong!
Velazquez goes for an armbar but kong turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from kong.
kong drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and kong jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Velazquez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. kong stacks Velazquez on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by kong!
Velazquez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Velazquez is breathing heavily.
kong wants to control but Velazquez is keeping him busy.
kong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Velazquez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
kong is looking to take a break and control but Velazquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Velazquez is looking to reverse the position.
kong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
kong trying to control the position but Velazquez is working away.
Velazquez tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
kong wants to control but Velazquez is keeping him busy.
Velazquez tries to buck kong off but kong is having none of it.
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.
Velazquez misses with an elbow from the bottom.
kong lands a decent elbow from side control.
kong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
kong lands an elbow.
kong tries for a kimura but Velazquez is defending well.
kong is trying to get an arm triangle but Velazquez is defending well.
Velazquez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez punching from the bottom.
Velazquez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but kong pulls his head out easily.
kong is trying to work for a kimura but Velazquez is defending well.
kong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Velazquez looking for a kimura from the bottom but kong passes into side control!
Velazquez is looking to regain half guard here but kong keeps moving and retains side control.
kong working the head with strikes.
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.
kong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Velazquez keeps working.
kong tries to stand but Velazquez is controlling his head.
Velazquez is not content to let kong control the position.
Velazquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Velazquez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
king kong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
kong creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
kong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
kong trying to control the action but Velazquez is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
king kong dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nice jab there from kong.
kong shoots in for a takedown but Velazquez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
kong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Velazquez sprawls well. Velazquez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. kong gets slowly back to his feet.
kong wants to clinch but Velazquez slips to the side
so Velazquez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
kong working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Velazquez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Velazquez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but kong manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Velazquez has kong in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
kong wanted to stand there but Velazquez had control of the position.
kong trying to control the position from guard on top but Velazquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velazquez tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
kong stands and throws Velazquez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
kong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Velazquez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Velazquez manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez is staying active underneath kong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Velazquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Velazquez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
kong trying to control the action but Velazquez is working from the bottom.
Velazquez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
kong is trying to control the action in half guard but Velazquez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
kong is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Velazquez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Velazquez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
kong is keen to just control but Velazquez is a slippery customer.
Velazquez looking for submissions off his back.
Velazquez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
kong is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Velazquez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Velazquez missing with punches from the bottom.
Velazquez wants to improve his position but kong is controlling well.
kong stalling.
kong wants to pass the guard but Velazquez is defending well.
Velazquez is not content to let kong control the position.
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 king kong.
I think kong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... king kong!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Cigano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diggi Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cigano kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Can't be touched. Do has chosen Back on my feet as his entrance music. Junior Cigano is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Cigano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diggi Do!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Do walks into a left hand.
Do takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Do looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cigano cracks Do with a hook to the temple - Do is on wobbly legs here! Cigano swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Do falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Cigano wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Junior Cigano!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between JJ Big (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aiden Marx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big comes to the cage accompanied by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDCcL0L3KJA&feature=related. Aiden Marx is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, JJ Big!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aiden Marx!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marx lands a big head kick that sends Big tumbling to the mat! Marx takes a step backwards and waves Big back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like JJ Big has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Big tries for a takedown but Marx sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Big needs to keep his hands up - Marx had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marx getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Big is rocked!
Marx throws a sloppy head kick and Big moves out of range easily.
Big moves into the clinch successfully.
Big has Marx pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marx manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Marx misses with the head strike.
Big is trying to trip Marx. He has hold of a leg but Marx is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Big persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Marx wants to get back to his feet but Big is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Big pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marx is keeping the position for now.
Big thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Big prevents Marx from getting back to his feet.
Big drops back looking for a leg! Marx is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marx manages to kick Big off! Big jumps back into Marx's guard.
Big 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 one minute gone in the round.
Big 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.
Big drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Marx dives on top into guard.
Big is breathing heavily.
Big is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Marx has his hands clasped together but Big extends an breaks Marx's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Big.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). JJ Big!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodef Canmelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Cigano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Canmelianenko comes to the cage accompanied by Emperor - The Loss And Curse Of Reverence. Cigano has chosen Rocky Balboa Theme as his entrance music. Rodef Canmelianenko looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodef Canmelianenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Cigano!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cigano throws a series of punches but Canmelianenko moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Canmelianenko.
Cigano tries for a takedown but Canmelianenko circles away easily
and Canmelianenko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cigano throws a nice looking combination but Canmelianenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cigano misses with a two punch combination.
Cigano closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cigano trying to pass the guard but Canmelianenko defending well.
Cigano is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Canmelianenko is just riding it out for now. Cigano eventually gives up the hold.
Cigano slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cigano is looking to take a break and control but Canmelianenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cigano is working for a submission of some sort.
Cigano looks to land a strike but Canmelianenko avoids it nicely and regains full 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.
Cigano looking to pass the guard.
Canmelianenko trying to control the position.
Cigano wants to control from the top but Canmelianenko keeps moving.
Cigano throwing strikes but missing.
Cigano trying to control the position from guard on top but Canmelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cigano preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Canmelianenko is on top in guard.
Canmelianenko trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cigano's guard.
Cigano 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.
Canmelianenko wants to control from the top but Cigano keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Canmelianenko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canmelianenko throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cigano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Canmelianenko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cigano gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nice strikes from Canmelianenko there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Canmelianenko trying to control the action but Cigano is working from the bottom.
Canmelianenko is breathing heavily.
Canmelianenko tries to stand and escape but Cigano is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cigano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Canmelianenko seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Canmelianenko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cigano wants to control but Canmelianenko is keeping busy.
Canmelianenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Canmelianenko tries to stand but can't do so whilst Cigano controls his leg.
Cigano is concentrating on defense, preventing Canmelianenko from advancing position.
Cigano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cigano.
Canmelianenko wants to stand but Cigano is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cigano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Canmelianenko stopping the sweep attempt from Cigano.
Cigano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Canmelianenko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cigano is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cigano wants to sweep here but Canmelianenko controlling him for the moment.
Canmelianenko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Canmelianenko trying to control but Cigano is working from the bottom.
That's six 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.
Cigano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Canmelianenko is one step ahead there.
Cigano is trying to control the position but Canmelianenko postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rodef Canmelianenko.
Canmelianenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cigano fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Canmelianenko sprawls well initially but Cigano persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cigano is pressing down on Canmelianenko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Canmelianenko is holding on for now.
Canmelianenko is staying active underneath Cigano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cigano thows a huge punch but Canmelianenko dodges it nicely.
Cigano passes into side control, despite Canmelianenko's attempt to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cigano happy to just control the position for now.
Cigano tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cigano looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Canmelianenko is avoiding damage well.
Canmelianenko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cigano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Canmelianenko can't do much from the bottom here.
The ground and pound from Cigano seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's eight 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.
Cigano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cigano working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Canmelianenko sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Canmelianenko gets back to full guard.
Canmelianenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Canmelianenko controls Cigano momentarily but Cigano frees himself.
Cigano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cigano scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cigano trying to control but Canmelianenko is working from the bottom.
Cigano's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cigano trying to control the position from guard on top but Canmelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canmelianenko has momentary wrist control but Cigano slips an elbow through the middle.
Canmelianenko keeping moving, preventing Cigano from controlling successfully.
Cigano won't allow Canmelianenko to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Junior Cigano will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Canmelianenko takes one on the button.
It looks like Rodef Canmelianenko has been cut.
Cigano just misses with a punch to the body.
Canmelianenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cigano.
Canmelianenko fails with the takedown.
Cigano decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cigano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cigano looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cigano scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cigano is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Canmelianenko is just riding it out for now. Cigano eventually gives up the hold.
Canmelianenko is refusing to be controlled, as Cigano sits in half guard.
Cigano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Canmelianenko defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Canmelianenko is looking to improve his position.
Cigano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Canmelianenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cigano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cigano throwing shots but Canmelianenko is blocking nicely.
Cigano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Canmelianenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cigano throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cigano is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Canmelianenko defends it well.
Cigano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Canmelianenko won't allow Cigano to pass to mount.
Canmelianenko trying to control but Cigano postures up.
Cigano trying to control from half guard but Canmelianenko is working away.
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.
Cigano is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cigano is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Canmelianenko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cigano.
Canmelianenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Cigano trying to control from half guard but Canmelianenko is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Canmelianenko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cigano trying to control but Canmelianenko is working from the bottom.
Cigano drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Canmelianenko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cigano has Canmelianenko in his guard.
Canmelianenko decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cigano, up you get!
A looping hook to the body misses from Cigano. Canmelianenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cigano looks to land a left hand but Canmelianenko moved out of range nicely.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Canmelianenko shoots in and drives through. Cigano sprawls well.
Cigano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cigano moves out of range as Canmelianenko strikes.
Canmelianenko staying out of range there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cigano is defended easily by Canmelianenko.
Canmelianenko tries to bum rush Cigano with a series of wild strikes but Cigano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cigano looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Canmelianenko!
A nice elbow there by Cigano.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cigano working Canmelianenko over with strikes here.
BOOM! Cigano connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Canmelianenko tries to hold on but Cigano postures up.
Cigano punishing his opponent with strikes.
Cigano looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cigano content just to control the position here.
Cigano looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cigano prevents Canmelianenko from getting the reversal.
BOOM! Cigano connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cigano unloads with some shots from mount but Canmelianenko bucks and avoids them well.
Cigano throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Canmelianenko because Cigano loaded up on that one.
Canmelianenko holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cigano tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Canmelianenko sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Canmelianenko is defending against the submission attempts here by Cigano.
Canmelianenko trying to control from the bottom.
Cigano tries to pass the half guard into mount. Canmelianenko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cigano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Canmelianenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cigano looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Canmelianenko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Cigano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rodef Canmelianenko's cut.
That's time! Canmelianenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Canmelianenko has a takedown stuffed.
Cigano with a lazy takedown attempt
and Canmelianenko counters with a shoot takedown. Cigano fights it but they end up in guard.
Cigano wants to sweep here but Canmelianenko controlling him for the moment.
Canmelianenko wants to stand but Cigano has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Canmelianenko postures up in Cigano's guard and throws a big left but Cigano blocks it.
Cigano wants to sweep but no luck.
Cigano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Canmelianenko manages to get himself to full guard.
Cigano trying to control the position from guard on top but Canmelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canmelianenko is pulling down on Cigano's head. It's preventing any offense from Cigano, at least for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cigano is pushing down on Canmelianenko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Canmelianenko is fighting to maintain full guard but Cigano has managed to sneak the leg through.
Canmelianenko has a hand on Cigano's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cigano takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Cigano seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Canmelianenko is holding on tight.
Junior Cigano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cigano is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Canmelianenko is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Canmelianenko flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Cigano anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Canmelianenko and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Cigano slips an arm under Canmelianenko chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Cigano has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Cigano is squeezing on Canmelianenko like an anaconda would it's prey. Canmelianenko fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Junior Cigano!
Junior Cigano is the new heavyweight champion!
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