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No Exit FC 7 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonnys Ariosbaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Galvao's choice of entrance music: Uh Papai Chego. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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164 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jonnys Ariosbaldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galvao shoots in but no luck this time.
Ariosbaldo is looking to clinch but Galvao is avoiding it.
Galvao misses with the combination.
Galvao swats away the attempt to clinch by Ariosbaldo.
Ariosbaldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Galvao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao shoots in looking for a takedown but Ariosbaldo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Galvao's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Daniel Galvao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galvao shoots in but no luck this time.
Jonnys Ariosbaldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Galvao.
Galvao shoots in for a double leg but Ariosbaldo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ariosbaldo closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ariosbaldo.
Ariosbaldo leaning against his opponent.
Ariosbaldo gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Galvao tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ariosbaldo smiles and moves away.
Ariosbaldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Galvao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Galvao looks to clinch
and Ariosbaldo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ariosbaldo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ariosbaldo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ariosbaldo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Galvao tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ariosbaldo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Galvao tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ariosbaldo smiles and moves away.
Ariosbaldo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Galvao counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ariosbaldo!
Ariosbaldo is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ariosbaldo suckers Galvao into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Ariosbaldo is now in Galvao's guard!
Galvao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ariosbaldo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ariosbaldo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Galvao is looking for a triangle but Ariosbaldo pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ariosbaldo tries to stand but Galvao is controlling from the bottom.
Ariosbaldo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Galvao doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ariosbaldo moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jonnys Ariosbaldo will probably get the nod.
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.
Ariosbaldo closes the distance looking to clinch
so Galvao counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ariosbaldo keeping moving, preventing Galvao from controlling successfully.
Ariosbaldo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Galvao misses with a takedown attempt
and Ariosbaldo counters by clinching up.
Galvao tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ariosbaldo just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jonnys Ariosbaldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Galvao.
Galvao tries to pull guard but Ariosbaldo holds him up against the cage and eventually Galvao drops back down to his feet.
Ariosbaldo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Galvao tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Galvao tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ariosbaldo effectively controlling the action here.
Galvao jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ariosbaldo walks away with a smile on his face. Galvao gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ariosbaldo clinches but Galvao breaks the clinch
and Galvao counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao trying to control from half guard but Ariosbaldo is working away.
Ariosbaldo is trying to stand back up but Galvao is controlling him
Ariosbaldo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ariosbaldo wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao wants to control but Ariosbaldo is keeping him busy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Daniel Galvao.
Ariosbaldo wants to clinch but Galvao slips to the side
and Galvao counters with a three punch combo that has Ariosbaldo backing up. Ariosbaldo nods at Galvao to acknowledge the strikes.
Ariosbaldo moves into the clinch.
Galvao tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ariosbaldo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ariosbaldo stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Ariosbaldo for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Galvao tries to pull guard but Ariosbaldo holds him up against the cage and eventually Galvao drops back down to his feet.
Galvao jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ariosbaldo walks away with a smile on his face. Galvao gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ariosbaldo closes the distance but Galvao moves to the side
and Galvao counters with a single leg into guard. Ariosbaldo didn't expect that.
Galvao postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ariosbaldo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Galvao, into his guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ariosbaldo wants to get up but he can't break Galvao's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Galvao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ariosbaldo darts in trying to clinch
and Galvao counters with a single leg into guard. Ariosbaldo didn't expect that.
Ariosbaldo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Galvao is controlling him.
Ariosbaldo keeping full guard, as Galvao tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao trying to control the position from guard on top but Ariosbaldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galvao drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ariosbaldo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ariosbaldo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ariosbaldo!
Ariosbaldo decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ariosbaldo moves into the clinch.
Galvao tries to pull guard but Ariosbaldo won't allow it.
Galvao managing to block the knees to the body from Ariosbaldo.
Galvao jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ariosbaldo walks away with a smile on his face. Galvao gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ariosbaldo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Galvao keeps the fight on the outside.
Ariosbaldo closes the distance but Galvao moves to the side
and Galvao counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ariosbaldo won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ariosbaldo holds on to Galvao's head and controls the position momentarily.
Galvao is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ariosbaldo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Daniel Galvao has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ariosbaldo pushes Galvao away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Galvao gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Galvao decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ariosbaldo to his feet.
Ariosbaldo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Galvao counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Galvao.
Galvao trying to control the position from guard on top but Ariosbaldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Galvao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Galvao has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Daniel Galvao!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Daniel Galvao!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Daniel Galvao!
Daniel Galvao wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clovis Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Peter Jensen has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Peter Jensen seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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260 lbs
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260 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
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Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Jensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Clovis Nunes!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jensen thows a body shot but no joy.
Peter Jensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Nunes misses its intended target.
Jensen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Clovis Nunes has been cut.
Jensen lands a big right hand that sends Nunes crashing to the mat! Jensen stays standing though and waves Nunes back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jensen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nunes loads up on a big right hand but Jensen slips the punch.
A combination from Jensen does no damage.
Nunes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nunes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jensen.
Nunes walks into a jab.
Jensen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jensen circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Nunes to the canvas! Nunes doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Jensen keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Jensen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chase Fletcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodolpho Vasquel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasquel is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Surviving the Times. Rodolpho Vasquel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chase Fletcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodolpho Vasquel!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fletcher stuffs the takedown.
Vasquel swats away the attempt to clinch by Fletcher.
Vasquel shoots in looking for a takedown. Fletcher tries to sprawl out of it but Vasquel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fletcher manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vasquel cracks Fletcher with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vasquel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fletcher napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vasquel moves into full mount!
Fletcher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vasquel on the ground.
Vasquel raining down shots from the mount!
Fletcher is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasquel lands a big shot to the head and Fletcher winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rodolpho Vasquel!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mehk Daniel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Major (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Major 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mehk Daniel!
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, Matt Major!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Major tries to clinch up but Daniel circles away and keeps his distance.
Daniel lands with a kick to the ribs.
Daniel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Daniel shoots for a double leg takedown but Major sprawls well. He's pushed Daniel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Major displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Daniel.
Daniel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Major napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Major can do anything to dispel that myth.
Major can't do much from the bottom here.
Major is not content to let Daniel control the position.
Major wants to control but Daniel postures up.
Daniel stands up and beckons Major to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniel closes the distance and clinches.
Major looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Major lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Daniel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Major gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mehk Daniel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniel looking to stall.
Major throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Major scores with a nice hook to the head.
Major lands a shoulder strike.
Daniel tries to pull guard but Major won't allow it.
Major breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Major blocks a head kick by Daniel.
Daniel is breathing heavily.
Major fails in his attempt to clinch.
Major doesn't manage to clinch there - Daniel circles away.
Major lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daniel circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Major looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mehk Daniel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Major tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Daniel counters with a one-two to the body.
It looks like Matt Major has been cut.
Major gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Major.
The referee is keeping an eye on Major - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Daniel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Major slowing the pace effectively.
Major keeps control of Daniel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Major lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daniel backwards.
A short right from Major on the inside.
Major taking a breather.
Major is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Daniel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Major creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Daniel's defenses.
Major softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Major throws an elbow but it misses.
Major slowing the pace effectively.
Daniel unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Daniel tries to circle away but Major has him pinned against the cage.
Major lands a knee to the body.
Daniel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Major has Daniel pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Matt Major.
Daniel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Major darts in trying to clinch
and Daniel counters with a head kick. That will keep Major thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Major pushes Daniel up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Major lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Major slows down the pace here.
Daniel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Daniel tries to pull guard but Major holds him up against the cage and eventually Daniel drops back down to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Major looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mehk Daniel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Major's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Major clinches up against the cage.
Major controlling the action here for a moment.
Daniel fails to pull guard.
Major lands an elbow inside that Daniel shrugs off.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Major takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Daniel tries to pull guard but Major won't allow it.
Major is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Daniel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniel breaks from the clinch.
Daniel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Daniel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Daniel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Daniel lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Major looking for a sweep. Not yet Major, not yet.
Major is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Daniel looking to pass the guard.
Daniel trying to control but Major is working from the bottom.
Major looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Daniel scoring with some ground and pound.
Major managing to control the position.
Major is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Daniel wanted to stand there but Major had control of the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Major moves into the clinch.
Daniel takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Daniel shoots for a double leg takedown but Major sprawls well. He's pushed Daniel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mehk Daniel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniel shoots for a takedown but Major saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Major clinches up against the cage.
Major misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Daniel.
Major tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Daniel avoids it.
Major manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Major keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Daniel's efforts to push away.
Major utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Major's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Daniel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Daniel avoids the elbow strike from Major, against the cage.
Major manages to break the clinch.
Major fails in his attempt to clinch.
Daniel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Major tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Daniel counters with a head kick.
Major shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Daniel is trying to defend but Major finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Daniel is trying to control but can't.
Major works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Major showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matt Major's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Major forces Daniel back against the cage and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Major.
Daniel avoids a wild elbow strike from Major.
Major pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Daniel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Daniel won't allow Major to get back to his feet.
Major is trying to keep Daniel in close.
Major really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Daniel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Daniel won't allow Major to get back to his feet.
Daniel postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniel slips nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Daniel wants to take a breather but Major is having none of it.
Major wants to control but Daniel is keeping busy.
Daniel is nestled in close to Major, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daniel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Major keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Major is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Daniel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Major trying to control but Daniel postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Major fails with an attempt to clinch.
Major has taken the fight to the clinch.
Daniel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Major just stands there and leans against the cage.
Daniel has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Major uses from the top position.
Major controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Major trying to control the position from guard on top but Daniel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Daniel is trying to control the position but Major postures up.
Daniel being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Matt Major was stalling too much, according to the referee.
The fight stays on the outside here - Major looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick from Daniel lands but Major takes it in his stride.
Major looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Major takes a kick to the side of the head.
Major fails with an attempt to clinch.
Major is looking to clinch.
Daniel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Major counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Major just leaning against Daniel, taking a breather.
Daniel is trying to break the clinch but Major is controlling him.
Daniel takes a knee to the side of the body.
Major slows down the pace here.
Major continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Major trying to stall but Daniel improves his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mehk Daniel.
I think Daniel 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Matt Major!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Mehk Daniel!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Mehk Daniel!
Mehk Daniel wins by split decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Francis Almero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastiao da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
164 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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162 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Francis Almero!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sebastiao da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almero throws a head kick that misses.
Almero tries to clinch but da Silva is having none of it.
da Silva takes a swing at Almero's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from da Silva misses its intended target.
Almero stuffs the takedown attempt from da Silva. da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Francis Almero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Almero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but da Silva manages to avoid it.
Almero tries to clinch but da Silva is having none of it.
da Silva takes a swing at Almero's ribcage but misses.
Almero misses with an uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Almero as da Silva shoots in.
Almero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
da Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
da Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Francis Almero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastiao da Silva.
da Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
da Silva loads up on a big right hand but Almero slips the punch.
da Silva throws a hook to the side of Almero's head but Almero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
da Silva defending well as Almero loads up on a big left hand.
da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Almero instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
da Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Almero gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Almero stops a takedown attempt from da Silva.
Almero breaks from the clinch.
Almero connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
da Silva misses with a hook to the body
and Almero counters with a nice uppercut.
Almero punishes da Silva's body with a nice straight punch.
Almero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Almero throws a head kick that misses.
Almero punishes da Silva's body with a nice straight punch.
Almero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but da Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
da Silva drives through with a takedown into guard.
da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Almero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
da Silva drops back, looking for a kneebar! Almero looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Almero looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Almero!
da Silva manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
da Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Almero is working away from the top position though.
Almero is looking for a kimura but da Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Almero to get the leverage.
Almero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Almero stands up and beckons da Silva to join him on the feet.
Almero lands the left hand.
da Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Almero.
Almero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Almero misses the shot to the body.
da Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A left lands for Almero.
Almero scores with a hook.
Almero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almero throws a head kick but da Silva moves out of range.
da Silva fails with the takedown
and Almero counters with a left to the body.
Almero throws the left hand but da Silva avoids the punch easily.
Almero scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Almero in side control lands a decent elbow.
da Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
da Silva managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Almero.
da Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Almero tries to stand but da Silva controls the position and pulls Almero into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
da Silva is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Almero rolls with it to try and escape but da Silva cranks on the arm and Almero is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sebastiao da Silva!
Sebastiao da Silva is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ireneo Requina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roger Rampage has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ireneo Requina's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ireneo Requina!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Rampage!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rampage changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Requina tries to avoid it but Rampage manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Requina to the ground. Requina escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rampage shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Requina but Requina pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice sprawl there from Requina as Rampage shoots in.
Ireneo Requina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Rampage.
Rampage changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Requina tries to avoid it but Rampage manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Requina to the ground. Requina escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Requina defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rampage.
Some wild striking there from Requina.
Rampage avoids the body shot from Requina.
Rampage avoids the body shot from Requina.
Good work by Rampage as he checks the leg kick.
Requina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rampage.
No luck for Rampage with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rampage throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Requina's waist but Requina gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rampage off to one side.
Rampage shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Requina's guard.
Rampage postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Requina is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rampage, into his guard.
Requina gets to his feet - Rampage follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rampage shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Requina as he avoids it easily.
Rampage looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Requina is fending him off so far but Rampage persists. Nope, Requina circles away and we're back to standing.
Requina thuds his right hand into Rampage's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rampage looks gassed!
A slapping leg kick lands for Requina.
A shot to the liver by Requina. Beautiful body shot.
Requina scores with a nice right hand.
Requina lands a two punch combo.
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!
Requina jabs Rampage right on the nose. Rampage blinks but takes it well.
Requina lands a nice shot to the body.
Rampage takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Requina throws a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Requina!
Requina thuds his right hand into Rampage's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Requina lands a big head kick that sends Rampage tumbling to the mat! Requina takes a step backwards and waves Rampage back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Rampage is rocked!
Requina lands a hook that stumbles Rampage back into the cage. Requina follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Rampage to the canvas! Requina pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Rampage has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ireneo Requina!
Ireneo Requina retains his welterweight title!
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