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MFC 39: Farewell to the Flesh PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Flex Luthor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luthor comes into the arena with Battleflag blaring out of the sound system. 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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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Flex Luthor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Luthor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silva in his tracks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Luthor misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Luthor misses the shot to the body.
Anderson Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luthor looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Luthor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Silva has time to react.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Luthor misses with the combination.
Luthor throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luthor.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Luthor pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Luthor swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Luthor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Luthor scores with a jab. Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is looking to clinch but Luthor is avoiding it.
Luthor's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Luthor duly obliges.
Luthor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva tries to clinch but Luthor is having none of it.
Silva wants to clinch up but Luthor keeps it at a distance.
Silva wants to clinch up but Luthor keeps it at a distance.
Silva tries to clinch but Luthor moves out of range.
Luthor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva tries to clinch up but Luthor circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Luthor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Silva has Luthor up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Luthor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Luthor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Luthor can't get the takedown.
Knees to the body from Silva.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Luthor blocks with his arms.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luthor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Luthor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Luthor avoids the damage to the body.
Silva looks gassed!
Silva lands an elbow inside.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped Luthor in his tracks for a moment.
A short right from Luthor on the inside.
Come on Luthor - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Silva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Luthor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Luthor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards.
Luthor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Luthor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Silva wants to clinch up but Luthor keeps it at a distance.
Silva moves into the clinch.
Luthor blocks an elbow strike.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Luthor avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luthor.
Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Luthor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva is looking to clinch but Luthor is avoiding it.
Luthor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Luthor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Luthor misses with a wild combination.
Luthor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A cross from Luthor lands.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Luthor jabs at Silva's body.
Luthor lands a glancing blow to the side of Silva's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luthor. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Luthor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Luthor to score with a decent uppercut.
Luthor lands with a right hand.
Luthor lands with a nice body punch.
Silva tries to clinch but Luthor moves out of range.
Luthor lands a jab-cross combination.
Luthor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luthor lands a head shot.
Silva tries to clinch but Luthor moves out of range.
Luthor connects with a right hand. Silva shakes it off.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Luthor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Luthor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Luthor.
Luthor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luthor swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Luthor scores with a shot to the body.
Luthor jabs at Silva's body.
Silva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Luthor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Silva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Luthor.
A lazy left from Luthor finds it's target.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Luthor.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Luthor with a nice cross.
Luthor scores with a nice strike.
Luthor looks to land a combination. Silva sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A punch combination from Luthor misses.
Luthor throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flex Luthor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Luthor misses the target.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Luthor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Luthor keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Luthor throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
Silva rushes Luthor and presses him up against the cage.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Luthor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Luthor is trying to break free.
Luthor blocks the elbow strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Luthor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luthor swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva is looking to clinch but Luthor is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luthor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Luthor misses with a wild body shot.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Luthor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silva wants to clinch.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luthor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to clinch up but Luthor keeps it at a distance.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Luthor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Luthor keeps the fight on the outside.
Luthor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luthor works the jab nicely.
Luthor throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Luthor swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Luthor throws a big shot that misses.
Luthor scores with a jab. Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva tries to clinch up but Luthor circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva tries to clinch but Luthor moves out of range.
Silva is looking to clinch but Luthor is avoiding it.
Luthor just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Luthor throws a one two combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Luthor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva tries to clinch but Luthor is having none of it.
Luthor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Luthor just misses with a punch to the body.
Luthor throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luthor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Silva.
Luthor misses with a straight right.
Luthor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luthor gets tackled into the cage by Silva. Silva maintains the clinch.
Luthor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Luthor dodges an elbow strike from Silva.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luthor.
Silva throws an elbow that misses.
Luthor blocks the elbow strike.
Come on Luthor - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Luthor manages to break the clinch.
Silva ducks right into an uppercut from Luthor.
Anderson Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luthor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Luthor just misses with a punch to the body.
Luthor swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luthor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva wants to clinch.
Silva tries to clinch but Luthor moves out of range.
Silva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Luthor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Luthor works Silva's body with a nice hook.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Luthor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Luthor sizes up Silva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Luthor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Silva tries to clinch but Luthor moves out of range.
A left lands for Luthor.
Luthor swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Luthor keeps the fight on the outside.
Luthor misses with the combination.
Luthor keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luthor throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Luthor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Luthor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Luthor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luthor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Luthor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Silva tries to clinch up but Luthor circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva wants to clinch.
Silva tries to clinch up but Luthor circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Silva wants to clinch up but Luthor keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Luthor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A right-left combo lands from Luthor.
Silva moves into range and clinches up with Luthor.
Luthor blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flex Luthor dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Luthor keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Luthor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Luthor.
Luthor lands a jab to Silva's midsection.
Luthor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Luthor.
Luthor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Luthor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Luthor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Luthor.
Luthor lands a jab to Silva's midsection.
Luthor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Luthor fails to land with a series of punches.
Luthor throws a shot to the body.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Luthor pushes him off.
Silva tries to clinch up but Luthor circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A combination from Luthor does no damage.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luthor.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Luthor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luthor takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Silva staying out of range there.
Luthor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva has managed to clinch.
Silva throws an elbow but it misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Luthor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva moves into range and clinches up with Luthor.
Luthor trying to stall but Silva improves his position.
Luthor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva tries to clinch but Luthor moves out of range.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Luthor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Luthor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Luthor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Luthor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Luthor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Luthor keeps the fight on the outside.
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.
Luthor misses with a looping left.
Luthor catches Silva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Silva wants to clinch up but Luthor keeps it at a distance.
Luthor misses with a straight right.
Flex Luthor is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva closes the distance and pushes Luthor back into the cage.
Luthor looking for a takedown.
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Luthor avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Luthor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Luthor's defenses.
Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Luthor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Luthor blocks an elbow strike from Silva.
Luthor presses Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luthor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Luthor's brow.
Silva misses with an elbow over the top.
Luthor pushes Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Luthor.
Luthor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Luthor cracks Silva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A punch lands to the side of Silva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Luthor.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva tries to move into range but Luthor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Silva has Luthor up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Luthor lands with a left to the head.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
Luthor can't get the takedown.
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Luthor's defenses.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Luthor shrugs off.
Luthor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Luthor is blocking nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Luthor.
Luthor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Luthor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Luthor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Luthor misses with a double jab.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luthor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luthor circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big left from Luthor misses.
Luthor keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Luthor pushes him off.
Silva tries to clinch there but Luthor circles away.
Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Luthor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva tries to clinch but Luthor is having none of it.
Luthor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Luthor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva is looking to clinch but Luthor is avoiding it.
Silva tries to clinch but Luthor is having none of it.
Silva tries to clinch there but Luthor circles away.
No joy there for Luthor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luthor digs a good hook to Silva's body.
Luthor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Luthor lands a jab-cross combination.
Anderson Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flex Luthor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Luthor, 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flex Luthor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Crane McCain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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180 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crane McCain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
St Pierre gets the takedown into side control.
St Pierre tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no St Pierre has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
St Pierre tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no St Pierre has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McCain wants to control but St Pierre postures up.
St Pierre postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
McCain tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but St Pierre wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
St Pierre misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
St Pierre moves into full mount!
St Pierre connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McCain has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McCain!
McCain wants to pass the guard but St Pierre is keeping the position.
St Pierre has control of McCain's left arm, preventing McCain from doing any damage.
McCain wants to pass the guard but St Pierre is keeping the position.
McCain is working hard here to advance position.
St Pierre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCain defends well.
McCain passes into half guard.
St Pierre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCain is trying to control. St Pierre wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McCain is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, St Pierre has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Pierre manages to get to full guard.
McCain wants to control from the top but St Pierre keeps moving.
McCain is looking to advance position but St Pierre has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
St Pierre swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and McCain is now in St Pierre's guard. A big mistake from St Pierre there, giving up the dominant position!
St Pierre looking for a guillotine here but McCain defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McCain tries to free his leg and advance position but St Pierre is retaining full guard.
McCain trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but St Pierre manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
McCain keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
McCain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. St Pierre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. St Pierre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
St Pierre avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
St Pierre drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and St Pierre jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McCain working for submissions but it's allowed St Pierre to get to half guard.
McCain wants to get back to full guard.
St Pierre is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
St Pierre content to control rather than advance.
St Pierre trying to control the action but McCain is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank St Pierre dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
St Pierre throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McCain tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. St Pierre is in McCain's guard.
St Pierre drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and St Pierre jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McCain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
St Pierre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
St Pierre got a little sloppy there for a moment and McCain has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, St Pierre has managed to get both his arms back between McCain's legs - danger averted.
McCain has his foot on St Pierre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. St Pierre works his way back into a safe position though.
McCain keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
St Pierre thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but McCain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Pierre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but McCain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Pierre's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McCain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McCain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but St Pierre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McCain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and St Pierre defends well.
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.
St Pierre works over McCain with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Pierre wants to pass the guard but McCain is keeping the position.
McCain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but St Pierre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
St Pierre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
St Pierre stands up from guard. Let's bang!
St Pierre scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice jab there from St Pierre.
St Pierre looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for McCain!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre looking to control but McCain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
St Pierre prevents McCain from getting the reversal.
McCain wants to control but St Pierre is having none of it.
St Pierre stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
St Pierre lands a head shot.
St Pierre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCain manages to avoid it.
St Pierre scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McCain moves away from the strike by St Pierre.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. St Pierre showed some decent athleticism there.
McCain is trying to control but St Pierre passes into side control!
St Pierre swings around for an armbar but McCain sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into St Pierre's guard.
McCain wants to pass the guard but St Pierre is keeping the position.
St Pierre can't keep his opponent in guard - McCain advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
St Pierre gets full guard.
McCain 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.
Frank St Pierre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
St Pierre drives through with a takedown into guard.
Frank St Pierre has got the better of the ground game so far.
St Pierre drops back looking for a leg! McCain is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McCain manages to kick St Pierre off! St Pierre jumps back into McCain's guard.
McCain can't keep his opponent in guard - St Pierre advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
St Pierre seems to be looking for submissions.
St Pierre trying to control the pace.
McCain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McCain wants to get back to full guard.
McCain wants to control but St Pierre is keeping busy.
McCain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
St Pierre trying to control the action but McCain is working from the bottom.
McCain wants to control but St Pierre is keeping busy.
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.
St Pierre in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. McCain tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from St Pierre!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank St Pierre!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Murilo Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribeiro comes to the cage accompanied by Dream Theater - Forsaken. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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19
150 lbs
3 - 1 - 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Murilo Ribeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hugh Jameson!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro has closed the distance and engaged Jameson in a clinch.
Ribeiro jumps guard.
Ribeiro working for a triangle but Jameson defends it easily.
Ribeiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ribeiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jameson is aware though and is defending well.
Ribeiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jameson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ribeiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jameson has managed to get both his arms back between Ribeiro's legs - danger averted.
Ribeiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ribeiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jameson defends well.
Jameson slips nicely into half guard.
Ribeiro manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving.
Ribeiro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jameson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jameson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ribeiro working for a triangle but Jameson defends it easily.
Jameson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ribeiro looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ribeiro looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ribeiro!
Jameson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ribeiro staying calm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson wants to control but Ribeiro postures up.
Jameson is trying to improve his position.
Ribeiro wants to control but Jameson is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jameson wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Ribeiro tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ribeiro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ribeiro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jameson is looking to regain half guard here but Ribeiro keeps moving and retains side control.
Jameson can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ribeiro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ribeiro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jameson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ribeiro advances to full mount.
Ribeiro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jameson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jameson is looking to improve his position but Ribeiro isn't that keen on the idea.
Ribeiro with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Jameson 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ribeiro blocks Jameson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Ribeiro is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jameson is surviving well by controlling Ribeiro's body position as best he can.
Ribeiro working for a submission but Jameson is keeping him at bay.
Ribeiro is breathing heavily.
Jameson working to try and regain half guard.
Ribeiro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ribeiro working for a submission but Jameson is keeping him at bay.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ribeiro tries to control but Jameson wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murilo Ribeiro 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.
Jameson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jameson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ribeiro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ribeiro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jameson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ribeiro tries to move to mount but Jameson blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Jameson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ribeiro advances nicely into full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson working to try and regain half guard.
Ribeiro wants to take Jameson's back here but Jameson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ribeiro controlling the position easily from mount.
Jameson is squirming around, avoiding Ribeiro's attempts to control the action.
Ribeiro prevents Jameson from getting the reversal.
Jameson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ribeiro. What's that going to do exactly?
Jameson regains half guard.
Ribeiro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jameson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ribeiro is thwarting Jameson's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson tries to get to full guard but Ribeiro has control of the leg.
Jameson trying to control here.
Ribeiro prevents Jameson from improving his position.
Ribeiro wants to control but Jameson is keeping him busy.
Jameson wants to get back to full guard.
Murilo Ribeiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ribeiro controlling the action here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ribeiro prevents Jameson from improving his position.
Ribeiro uses his free foot to push down on Jameson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jameson.
Jameson has given up his back here. Will Ribeiro look for the submission or keep pounding away?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jameson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ribeiro's guard. Nice work there by Jameson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jameson pushes down on Ribeiro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ribeiro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jameson.
Ribeiro is defending against the submission attempts here by Jameson.
Ribeiro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ribeiro looking for a guillotine here but Jameson defends easily.
Jameson looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ribeiro manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ribeiro looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ribeiro controlling from mount.
Jameson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jameson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murilo Ribeiro 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. And we move into the final round!
Jameson with a poor takedown
and Ribeiro counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Jameson keeps moving.
Ribeiro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Jameson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribeiro is really struggling to control Jameson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jameson wants to sweep here but Ribeiro controlling him for the moment.
Jameson keeping full guard, as Ribeiro tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Murilo Ribeiro wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ribeiro closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ribeiro lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jameson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ribeiro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ribeiro looking to sit in guard and control but Jameson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jameson passes into half guard.
Ribeiro tries to get to full guard but Jameson has control of the leg.
Jameson is trying to control the action in half guard but Ribeiro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ribeiro tries to roll over but Jameson keeps him under control.
Ribeiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jameson wants to take a breather but Ribeiro is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jameson wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is defending well.
Ribeiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jameson works his way into side control.
Jameson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jameson scoring with punches and elbows.
Jameson wants to control but Ribeiro is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jameson trying to control the position but Ribeiro is working away.
Ribeiro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ribeiro tries to get to full guard but Jameson has control of the leg.
Jameson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jameson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ribeiro defending well though.
Ribeiro is in trouble now - Jameson has advanced to mount!
Jameson looking to control but Ribeiro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ribeiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jameson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ribeiro turns into him and now he's in Jameson's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jameson keeping full guard, as Ribeiro tries to pass.
Ribeiro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jameson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jameson trying to keep a closed guard but Ribeiro is proving a slippery customer.
Ribeiro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jameson's guard.
Hugh Jameson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ribeiro is trying to control. Jameson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ribeiro is looking to advance position but Jameson won't allow it.
Jameson looking for submissions off his back.
Murilo Ribeiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ribeiro wants to control but Jameson is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murilo Ribeiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ribeiro 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murilo Ribeiro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Welsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and leoni martins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
218 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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25
200 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rick Welsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, leoni martins!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
martins tries to clinch but Welsh is having none of it.
Welsh looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
martins trying to get back to full guard but Welsh takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
martins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
martins tries to improve his position but instead Welsh has taken his back!
martins covers up after that shot from Welsh.
You can see the frustration on martins's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Welsh connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for martins to escape the position.
martins trying to control the position but Welsh manages to sink in the hooks.
martins wants to escape the position.
Welsh doesn't have the hooks in and martins manages to turn into his guard.
Welsh looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but martins is defending well. Welsh quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! martins has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Welsh celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rick Welsh!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Wallakowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyreke Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyreke Evans told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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25
205 lbs
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22
215 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruce Wallakowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tyreke Evans!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallakowski clinches up with Evans and pushes him back against the cage.
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Wallakowski is controlling him.
Wallakowski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Evans just stands there and leans against the cage.
Evans jumps guard.
Evans is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Evans looking for a guillotine here but Wallakowski defends easily.
Wallakowski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Evans is proving hard to escape from.
Wallakowski stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wallakowski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Evans fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wallakowski defending well as Evans loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans gets a clinch.
Evans breaks the clinch.
Evans avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wallakowski misses with a few strikes there.
Wallakowski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wallakowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wallakowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Evans throws a left that rocks Wallakowski and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Evans dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Wallakowski regain composure!
Wallakowski is rocked!
It looks like Bruce Wallakowski has been cut.
Evans is looking to take a break and control but Wallakowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oh Wallakowski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Evans is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wallakowski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wallakowski seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallakowski is trying to control Evans's posture but Evans avoids it.
Wallakowski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Evans is looking to advance position but Wallakowski won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans wants to control but Wallakowski is keeping him busy.
Evans is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans trying to control from half guard but Wallakowski is working away.
Wallakowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Evans is working away from the top position though.
Evans tries to pass to full mount but Wallakowski defends it.
Wallakowski pushes Evans off looking to stand but Evans dives back in and keeps control.
Evans looking for a submission but Wallakowski manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Wallakowski keeping full guard, as Evans tries to pass.
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.
Evans wants to control from the top but Wallakowski keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Evans stands and steps away. Wallakowski gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Evans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wallakowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Evans throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wallakowski closes the distance looking to clinch
and Evans counters with a three punch combo that has Wallakowski backing up. Wallakowski nods at Evans to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wallakowski is looking to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Wallakowski misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyreke Evans dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Wallakowski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Evans clinches but Wallakowski breaks the clinch
and Wallakowski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wallakowski.
Evans gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Evans trying to control from half guard but Wallakowski is working away.
Evans works his foot free and advances to mount.
Evans controlling his opponent.
Wallakowski is squirming around, avoiding Evans's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Evans there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Evans looking to control and managing it successfully.
Evans cracks Wallakowski with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bruce Wallakowski's cut is getting worse.
Wallakowski tries to hold on but Evans postures up.
Evans trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Evans is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallakowski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Evans finds it's way round the side to connect with Wallakowski's head.
Bruce Wallakowski's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The fighters circling - Evans throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wallakowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Evans.
Evans fails with a takedown attempt.
Bruce Wallakowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Evans does no damage.
Wallakowski misses with a body kick.
Evans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wallakowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Evans.
Wallakowski has Evans up against the cage in a clinch.
Wallakowski looking for a takedown.
Wallakowski tries for a takedown but Evans manages to get underhooks.
Wallakowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wallakowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Evans.
Wallakowski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Evans blocks a head kick by Wallakowski.
Wallakowski closes the distance but Evans moves to the side
and Evans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wallakowski closes the distance and clinches.
Wallakowski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Evans is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Wallakowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans avoids a wild elbow strike from Wallakowski.
Evans avoids a wild elbow strike from Wallakowski.
Wallakowski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Evans avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Evans drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wallakowski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Evans swings for the body but Wallakowski moves out of range.
Wallakowski darts in trying to clinch
and Evans counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wallakowski thinking.
Tyreke Evans seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans throws a jab but it's blocked by Wallakowski.
Wallakowski ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch but Wallakowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Evans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wallakowski.
Bruce Wallakowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wallakowski.
Evans closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Evans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Evans tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wallakowski moves into range and clinches up with Evans.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wallakowski tries to land a knee to the head but Evans blocks with his arms.
Wallakowski gets underhooks to prevent Evans's takedown attempt.
Wallakowski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Evans just stands there and leans against the cage.
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!
Wallakowski trying to control the position but instead, Evans has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wallakowski into the cage.
Wallakowski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Evans is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyreke Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruce Wallakowski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Wallakowski wants to clinch
and Evans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Evans tries to clinch but Wallakowski moves out of range.
Evans tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Wallakowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wallakowski throws a head kick but Evans moves out of range.
Wallakowski clinches.
Evans prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wallakowski can't get the takedown.
Evans dodges an elbow strike from Wallakowski.
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Wallakowski is controlling him.
Wallakowski has Evans pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Evans manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Wallakowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallakowski tries for a takedown but Evans manages to get underhooks.
Evans is pressed up against the cage. Wallakowski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Evans down to the mat. Evans avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wallakowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Evans tries to clinch up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wallakowski fails to land with a series of punches.
Evans looks to land a combination but Wallakowski avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallakowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Evans keeps the fight on the outside.
Wallakowski wants to clinch but Evans slips to the side
and Evans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Evans looks to score with a jab to the body but Wallakowski is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Evans darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jeez, Bruce Wallakowski's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Evans tries to clinch
and Wallakowski counters with a head kick.
Evans lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bruce Wallakowski's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tyreke Evans!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dog Gamma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dog Gamma has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count 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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dog Gamma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Gamma darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tyson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gamma. Gamma obviously looking to wear him down.
Tyson moves out of range as Gamma strikes.
Tyson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gamma closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tyson did well to prevent Gamma getting side control.
Tyson looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gamma looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gamma not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gamma seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tyson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gamma sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tyson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gamma.
Gamma is looking to take a break and control but Tyson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gamma is looking to advance position but Tyson won't allow it.
Gamma keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dog Gamma wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gamma drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gamma shoots in looking for a takedown. Tyson tries to sprawl out of it but Gamma keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tyson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tyson slips under a jab from Gamma.
Tyson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gamma walks into a jab.
Tyson throws a shot from downtown. Gamma moves away and avoids it.
Gamma tries to clinch up.
Gamma dodges the punch combination from Tyson.
Gamma fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tyson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson moves out of range as Gamma strikes.
Gamma wants to clinch.
Gamma throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tyson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tyson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gamma misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dog Gamma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson jabs at Gamma's body.
Tyson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gamma clinches but Tyson breaks the clinch
and Tyson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamma tries to clinch but Tyson moves away
and Tyson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gamma with a poor takedown
and Tyson counters with a three punch combo that has Gamma backing up. Gamma nods at Tyson to acknowledge the strikes.
Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gamma was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyson.
Gamma throws a lazy head kick
letting Tyson counter with a right hand.
Gamma fails with the takedown
and Tyson counters with a two punch combo.
Gamma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gamma gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tyson counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Tyson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Tyson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tyson scores with a nice strike.
Gamma misses with an uppercut.
Gamma misses with a hook to the body
and Tyson counters with a nice uppercut.
Gamma throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tyson counters with a nice leg kick.
Gamma shoots and misses
and Tyson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gamma wants to clinch
and Tyson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Tyson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gamma has his takedown stuffed
and Tyson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tyson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tyson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Tyson lands.
Tyson drops Gamma with a naaaaasty hook - Gamma is in real trouble here! Tyson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Tyson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Andre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre comes to the cage accompanied by Fort Minor - Remember The Name. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Andre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitor Almeida!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almeida throws a shot from downtown. Andre moves away and avoids it.
Almeida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andre.
Almeida lands a body shot.
Almeida misses with a straight left.
Andre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Almeida swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Almeida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andre looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Almeida lands a body shot.
Almeida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Almeida lands a right hook to the body.
Andre tries to clinch but Almeida moves out of range.
Andre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Almeida.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Almeida darts in and clinches Andre up against the cage.
Andre breaks from the clinch.
Andre slips a jab from Almeida.
Andre is looking to clinch.
Almeida misses with a wild combination.
Andre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Andre darts in trying to clinch
letting Almeida counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Almeida manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andre tries to clinch but Almeida moves away
letting Almeida counter with a right hand.
Almeida misses with a looping left.
Andre closes the distance looking to clinch
and Almeida counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Almeida misses with an uppercut. Andre saw that one coming.
Andre closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Andre fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andre tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Almeida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Almeida scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Andre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Almeida.
Andre tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed right hand from Almeida misses the target.
Almeida throws a jab but it's blocked by Andre.
Almeida throws a series of punches but Andre avoids them all with ease.
Almeida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andre tries to land a front kick but Almeida steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andre looks to clinch
and Almeida counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Almeida creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Andre just misses with a elbow thrown towards Almeida's brow.
Almeida prevents the takedown attempt.
Andre tries a knee to the head but Almeida blocks it.
Almeida lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andre looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Almeida has a couple of punches blocked by Andre.
Almeida lands with a light punch inside.
Andre with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Andre has Almeida pressed against the cage.
Almeida throws a head punch that misses.
Andre blocking some punches.
Almeida working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Almeida fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Almeida misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andre lands a knee to the head.
Almeida gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Andre.
Andre is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Almeida.
Almeida takes a knee right on the jaw!
Almeida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Almeida dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Almeida. Andre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Almeida takes a kick to the side of the head.
Almeida throws a looping overhand right but Andre ducks down to avoid it.
Andre has closed the distance and engaged Almeida in a clinch.
Andre has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Andre lands a good knee to the midsection. Almeida won't want to take too many of those.
Almeida makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Andre misses with a knee strike.
Andre blocking some punches.
Almeida blocks an elbow strike from Andre.
Almeida lands a shoulder strike.
Almeida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andre backwards.
Andre pushes off an throws an elbow but Almeida leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Almeida scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Andre.
Almeida lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Andre throws an elbow but misses.
Andre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Almeida throws a punch but it's blocked by Andre.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Almeida lands with a left to the head.
Almeida lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Andre manages to break the clinch.
Andre throws a head kick that half lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andre takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Andre connects with a leg kick. Almeida looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Almeida throws a shot from downtown. Andre moves away and avoids it.
Almeida throws a shot to the body.
Andre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Almeida swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andre feints and then cracks Almeida's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Almeida down.
Andre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Almeida.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andre misses with a hook. Almeida ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Andre.
Almeida fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big right from Almeida misses.
Almeida stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Andre.
Almeida looks to clinch
and Andre counters with a thumping low kick.
Andre wants to clinch
and Almeida counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Andre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Almeida.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andre darts in trying to clinch
and Almeida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Almeida takes a swing at Andre's ribcage but misses.
Almeida on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Andre. Andre obviously looking to wear him down.
Andre ducks under a wild hook from Almeida.
Almeida bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Andre's head.
Andre throws out a leg kick but Almeida moves out of range and Andre only half commits.
Almeida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andre.
Vitor Almeida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andre closes the distance but Almeida moves to the side
and Almeida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andre tries a head kick but it misses.
Almeida looks to land a right hand but Andre moved out of range.
Vitor Almeida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andre takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Andre throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Andre closes the distance looking to clinch
and Almeida counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vitor Almeida will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Almeida throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Andre counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Andre with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Andre lands a nice elbow.
Almeida lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andre backwards.
Andre landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Almeida on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Andre lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Andre misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Almeida.
Andre tries to land a knee to the head but Almeida blocks with his arms.
Almeida wants to break the clinch but can't.
Almeida scores with a shot to the side of Andre's head.
Almeida wants to break the clinch but can't.
Almeida throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andres head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Almeida.
Almeida swings wildly with an uppercut but Andre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Almeida pushes Andre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Andre lands a knee to the head.
Almeida lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Andre or not.
A short right from Almeida on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andre wants to stall.
Almeida keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Andre's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Andre is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Almeida scores with a shot to the side of Andre's head.
Almeida misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andre manages to break the clinch.
Almeida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andre tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Almeida counters with a nice body shot.
Almeida connects with a jab.
Almeida circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Almeida counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick from Andre lands but Almeida takes it in his stride.
Nice uppercut there from Almeida.
Andre wants to clinch but Almeida slips to the side
and Almeida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Almeida throws out a loose jab but Andre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andre tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Almeida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Almeida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andre goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Andre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Almeida.
A jab from Almeida finds it's way through Andre's defenses.
Andre is looking to slow Almeida down with leg kicks.
Andre wants to clinch but Almeida slips to the side
and Almeida counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Andre staying out of range there.
Andre is looking to clinch.
Almeida looks to land a left hand but Andre moved out of range nicely.
Andre is looking to clinch.
Paulo Andre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andre closes the distance but Almeida moves to the side
and Almeida counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Andre thinking.
Almeida scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Almeida lands the left hand.
Almeida dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Almeida misses the body punch
and Andre counters with a good low kick that Almeida was not able to check.
Andre tries to clinch but Almeida moves away
and Almeida counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andre avoids the body shot from Almeida.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Andre.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitor Almeida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Almeida 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitor Almeida!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcelinho Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renzo Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida has chosen No more Shadows for the Past- NARNIA as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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260 lbs
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243 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelinho Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renzo Machida!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Machida misses with a head kick.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelinho Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick and Garcia moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Machida did well to prevent Garcia getting side control.
Machida is looking to escape.
Machida holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Garcia is working for a submission of some sort.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Machida can do anything to dispel that myth.
Machida is staying active underneath Garcia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Garcia is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Machida is trying to stand up here but Garcia is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia is looking for a kimura but Machida is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Garcia to get the leverage.
Garcia wants to take a breather but Machida is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is thwarting Machida's attempts to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Garcia is trying to control. Machida wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Renzo Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Garcia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machida is fending him off so far but Garcia persists. Nope, Machida circles away and we're back to standing.
Machida throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Garcia.
It looks like Marcelinho Garcia has been cut.
Machida wants to clinch.
Garcia scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida wants to clinch up but Garcia keeps it at a distance.
Garcia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Machida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garcia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good work by Machida as he checks the leg kick.
Machida wants to clinch up but Garcia keeps it at a distance.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Machida tries to clinch there but Garcia circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renzo Machida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcelinho Garcia's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Garcia blocks a head kick by Machida.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garcia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida misses with a body shot.
Machida tries to clinch but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia closes the distance and clinches up with Machida, looking for a takedown. Garcia pushes Machida against the cage but Machida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Renzo Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida tries to clinch up.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garcia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machida throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Garcia.
Machida throws a head kick but Garcia moves out of range.
Machida wants to clinch.
Machida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machida's waist but Machida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Garcia off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelinho Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Garcia.
Machida moves in looking to clinch but Garcia pushes him off.
Garcia swats away the attempt to clinch by Machida.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machida but Machida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Garcia checks a low kick from Machida.
Garcia walks forward, straight into a front kick from Machida.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machida lands a brutal head kick. Garcia looks out on his feet and Machida throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Renzo Machida!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Nalaban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mayger Mayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayne has chosen Suikoden 2 OST (the entire thing) as his entrance music. Mayger Mayne 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Nalaban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mayger Mayne!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nalaban blocks a jab.
Nice jab there from Mayne.
Nalaban keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mayne misses with a wild body shot.
Nalaban stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nalaban wants it to stay on the feet.
Mayne shoots in for a takedown but Nalaban shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A slow jab from Nalaban misses its intended target.
Mayne throws an overhand right that lands on Nalaban's shoulder, as Nalaban tries to avoid the shot.
Nalaban lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nalaban lands a left and a right that send Mayne crashing to the mat, dazed. Nalaban thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Mayne is rocked!
It looks like Mayger Mayne has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nalaban finds Mayne's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Mayne flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Nalaban lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Mayne will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricardo Nalaban!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derek Higginsworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Higginsworth's entrance music is Mr. Grinch. A fine choice. Lee has chosen Kid Rock - American Badass as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Derek Higginsworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobby Lee!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higginsworth throws a head kick that misses.
Higginsworth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Higginsworth.
Higginsworth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Higginsworth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lee.
Lee looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Higginsworth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Higginsworth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Higginsworth lands a big head kick that sends Lee tumbling to the mat! Higginsworth takes a step backwards and waves Lee back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Bobby Lee has been cut.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Higginsworth moves away.
Higginsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lee takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Higginsworth wants to land a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Higginsworth.
Higginsworth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lee's sensitive parts.
A thudding body kick lands there by Higginsworth!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higginsworth throws a head kick that misses.
Lee blocks a head kick by Higginsworth.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Higginsworth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Derek Higginsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Higginsworth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Higginsworth as Lee shoots in.
Higginsworth misses with a head kick.
Higginsworth moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Higginsworth. That's going to slow Lee down.
Higginsworth throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Higginsworth throws a nice head kick!
Higginsworth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice body kick from Higginsworth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Higginsworth.
Higginsworth lands a leg kick that knocks Lee off balance momentarily.
Higginsworth throws a head kick that half lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Higginsworth, right into the meat.
Higginsworth throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Higginsworth throws a nice outside leg kick.
That kick from Higginsworth tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Higginsworth lands a leg kick that knocks Lee off balance momentarily.
Higginsworth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Higginsworth scores with a kick to the midsection.
Higginsworth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Higginsworth throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higginsworth throws a head kick that misses.
Higginsworth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Higginsworth misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Higginsworth scores with a nice body kick.
Nice body kick there by Higginsworth.
Higginsworth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lee's sensitive parts.
Lee walks forward, straight into a front kick from Higginsworth.
A nice leg kick lands there from Higginsworth.
Higginsworth lands a leg kick that knocks Lee off balance momentarily.
Higginsworth thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lee if he has to take too many more of those.
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!
Higginsworth delivers a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higginsworth pushes Lee away with a front kick.
Higginsworth tries a head kick but it misses.
Derek Higginsworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Higginsworth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lee.
Higginsworth goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A slapping body kick lands there for Higginsworth.
Higginsworth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lee. That did some damage!
Higginsworth feints and then cracks Lee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lee down.
A head kick misses from Higginsworth.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Higginsworth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Higginsworth.
Higginsworth throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Higginsworth is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Higginsworth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Lee's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Higginsworth wants to slow Lee down by chopping away at his legs.
Lee avoids the head kick by Higginsworth.
Lee looks to land a combination but Higginsworth avoids it well.
Higginsworth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Higginsworth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee avoids the head kick by Higginsworth.
Higginsworth misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee checks the leg kick.
Higginsworth throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and moves out of range.
Higginsworth is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higginsworth tries a head kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Lee blocks the leg kick.
Lee blocks a head kick by Higginsworth.
Higginsworth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Higginsworth throws a low kick, looking for Lee's leg but Lee calmly moves out of range.
Higginsworth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lee.
Higginsworth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Higginsworth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Derek Higginsworth is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Higginsworth.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick.
Higginsworth cracks Lee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Higginsworth feints and then cracks Lee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lee down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee checks the leg kick.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Higginsworth.
A clash of legs there as Lee blocks the low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Higginsworth.
Higginsworth fakes the leg kick and cracks Lee in the body.
Higginsworth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Lee misses.
Higginsworth feints and then cracks Lee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lee down.
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!
Higginsworth connects with a high kick.
Higginsworth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Higginsworth looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higginsworth tries to land a front kick but Lee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Higginsworth - that will leave a mark!
Higginsworth misses with a head kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Lee might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Higginsworth has got the better of the exchanges.
Higginsworth goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Higginsworth throws a head kick that misses.
Higginsworth misses with a low kick as Lee jumps back.
Higginsworth throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Higginsworth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Higginsworth wants to slow Lee down by chopping away at his legs.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Higginsworth pushes him off.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Higginsworth tried to score with a low kick but Lee checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higginsworth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Higginsworth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lee throws a hook but Higginsworth blocks it.
Lee moves out of range of the leg kick from Higginsworth.
Higginsworth pushes Lee away with a front kick.
Higginsworth misses with an attempted mid kick.
Higginsworth tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Higginsworth lands a high kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Higginsworth scores with a head kick. Lee tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Higginsworth tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Higginsworth dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Lee's cut.
That's time! Higginsworth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Higginsworth's shoulder, as Higginsworth tries to avoid the shot.
Higginsworth misses with a leg kick.
Lee blocks a leg kick.
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Higginsworth.
Higginsworth throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lee.
Higginsworth connects with a leg kick. Lee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A left lands for Lee.
Lee misses with a hook.
Higginsworth misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Higginsworth is looking to score with low kicks.
Higginsworth lands with a slapping head kick.
Higginsworth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higginsworth throws out a leg kick but Lee moves out of range and Higginsworth only half commits.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Higginsworth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Higginsworth defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Lee lands a jab to the head.
Higginsworth wants to slow Lee down by chopping away at his legs.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick from Higginsworth.
Higginsworth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Higginsworth connects with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Higginsworth.
Higginsworth throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee blocks a head kick by Higginsworth.
Higginsworth throws a leg kick but Lee checks it.
Lee lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lee.
Lee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Higginsworth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Higginsworth throws a head kick that Lee semi-blocks.
A head kick from Higginsworth lands but Lee takes it in his stride.
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!
Lee rushes Higginsworth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Lee.
Lee lands a shot to the body.
Higginsworth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Higginsworth wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Higginsworth.
A hook to the body from Lee.
Higginsworth stops a takedown attempt from Lee.
Higginsworth blocks a body shot from Lee.
Higginsworth looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lee.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Lee has Higginsworth pressed against the cage, preventing Higginsworth from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lee presses Higginsworth against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
Lee digs a right hand into Higginsworth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Higginsworth's gas tank.
Lee lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Higginsworth controls the action.
Lee lands a shot to the body.
Higginsworth takes a shot to the head.
Lee works on Higginsworth's body with a couple of short punches.
Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Higginsworth is looking to break free of the clinch but Lee has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Higginsworth regains guard immediately.
Lee throws a big right hand that misses.
Bobby Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Derek Higginsworth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Higginsworth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Higginsworth 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Higginsworth!
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