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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Larry Bags (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Acton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Larry Bags!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Terry Acton!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bags.
Bags fails with a takedown attempt.
Bags fails to land the takedown.
Bags shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Larry Bags. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bags looks for a takedown but Acton sprawls well.
Bags slips a jab and a cross from Acton.
Bags shoots in but Acton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bags tries for a takedown but Acton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Acton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bags moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bags will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bags is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bags gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Acton gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bags regains guard.
Acton wanted to stand there but Bags had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acton preventing the sweep.
Bags manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Acton manages to get himself to full guard.
Bags trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bags trying to control the position from guard on top but Acton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bags pushes down on Acton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Acton is trying to stand up here but Bags is controlling him well.
Bags is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Acton defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bags is keen to just control but Acton is a slippery customer.
Bags is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bags slips a nice elbow through Acton's hands, connecting with Acton's forehead.
Acton pushes Bags off looking to stand but Bags dives back in and keeps control.
Bags wants to pass the guard but Acton is defending well.
Bags moves nicely into side control.
Bags advances to full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acton defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bags.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bags looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Acton wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Bags swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Acton is now in Bags's guard. A big mistake from Bags there, giving up the dominant position!
Acton wants to stand but Bags is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bags looking for a guillotine here but Acton defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bags has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Acton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bags looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bags working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Acton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Bags is tightening it up a little... Acton has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Acton reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Acton taps out! nice BJJ there by Bags!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Larry Bags!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zach Acton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pitbull Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pitbull Alves has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zach Acton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pitbull Alves!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acton feints and as Alves raises his hands in defense, Acton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alves isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Acton stacks Alves on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Acton!
Alves tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Acton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Acton controlling the position.
Alves wants to get back to his feet but Acton drags him back down.
Alves is looking for a sweep.
Alves tries to escape but Acton is in control.
Acton in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Acton is chipping away with strikes.
Acton working the ground and pound from side control.
Acton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Acton is breathing heavily.
Acton trying to control the action but Alves is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves is trying to control Acton's posture but Acton avoids it.
Acton remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Alves is looking for a sweep.
Acton controls the position.
Alves tries to bench press Acton off him but Acton keeps the position.
Alves is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Acton asserts his dominance and retains side control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Acton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Alves tries to reverse the position but Acton maintains control.
Alves is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves is in a horrible position here. Acton smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Alves is wriggling around trying to escape.
Acton controlling the pace for now.
Alves manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Acton passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alves manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Alves gets back to full guard.
Alves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Acton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Acton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alves is looking for a triangle but Acton pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves looking for a guillotine here but Acton defends easily.
Acton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Acton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Acton passes Alves's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Acton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Acton is tying to control. Alves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acton prevents Alves from improving his position.
Acton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Alves is pressing down on Acton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Acton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Acton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alves on the ground.
Alves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Acton trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alves looking for a guillotine here but Acton defends easily.
Alves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Acton looking to sit in guard and control but Alves gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Alves looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pitbull Alves will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alves with a poor takedown
and Acton counters with a single leg into guard. Alves didn't expect that.
Acton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Acton trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
Acton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Alves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alves working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Acton has passed into half guard!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Acton is pressing down on Alves's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alves is holding on for now.
Acton wants to take a breather but Alves is having none of it.
Alves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Acton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Zach Acton just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Danga de danga de dang - Alves scores with a four punch combination!
Acton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Acton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alves keeps working.
Alves is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Alves is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Acton off and has taken his back!
Acton tries to break free.
Alves is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Acton is defending well though. Alves let's go of the attempt for now.
Alves has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Acton is defending well but eventually Alves manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Acton has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pitbull Alves!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beat Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Aniouz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Beat Brown has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Beat Brown seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Beat Brown!
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, Sergio Aniouz!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown digs a good body shot into Aniouz's ribs.
Brown closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brown is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aniouz is keeping busy.
Aniouz has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Brown is trying to keep an underhook but Aniouz manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Aniouz sits in half guard.
Brown might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aniouz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Aniouz prevents Brown from improving his position.
Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brown controls Aniouz momentarily but Aniouz frees himself.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Brown wants to sweep here but Aniouz controlling him for the moment.
Brown can't keep his opponent in guard - Aniouz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Aniouz throwing shots but Brown is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Aniouz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aniouz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brown moves into full guard.
Aniouz advances to half guard.
Aniouz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aniouz.
Aniouz looks gassed!
Aniouz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aniouz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Aniouz throwing shots but Brown is blocking nicely.
Brown is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Brown tries to roll over but Aniouz keeps him under control.
Aniouz is pressing down on Brown's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now.
Aniouz is looking for a kimura here.
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 referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brown drives through and clinches with Aniouz against the cage.
Brown looking for a takedown.
Brown is working for takedown but Aniouz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Aniouz has hold of one of Brown's legs. Brown is fighting the takedown attempt but Aniouz gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aniouz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aniouz trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Well, if Aniouz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Brown is trying to stand back up but Aniouz is controlling him
Aniouz seems to be working for a kimura but Brown defends the submission attempt.
Aniouz is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aniouz has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Brown defend it? Aniouz steps over the head and cranks it - Brown is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Aniouz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sergio Aniouz!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Santos!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos keeps the fight on the outside.
Ramirez looks for a takedown but Santos sprawls well.
Alex Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez just misses with a punch to the body.
Santos closes the distance and clinches.
Ramirez tries to pull guard but Santos holds him up against the cage and eventually Ramirez drops back down to his feet.
Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramirez misses with a body shot.
Ramirez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramirez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez wants to clinch but Santos slips to the side
and Santos counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ramirez fails with the takedown
and Santos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ramirez is breathing heavily.
Santos cracks the inside of Ramirez's front leg.
Ramirez with a poor takedown
and Santos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick lands from Santos that sends Ramirez to the canvas. Ramirez tries to scramble back to his feet but Santos brings him back down into side control.
It looks like Alex Ramirez has been cut.
Santos decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ramirez wants to clinch
and Santos counters by clinching up.
Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ramirez with a poor takedown
and Santos counters with a slapping leg kick.
Santos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ramirez.
Ramirez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Santos. Santos obviously looking to wear him down.
Ramirez tries for a takedown but Santos circles away easily
and Santos counters with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramirez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Santos counters with a flying knee that drops Ramirez!
Santos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Santos trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ramirez's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez working for a triangle but Santos defends it easily.
Santos stops Ramirez from standing up.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos wanted to stand there but Ramirez had control of the position.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Santos tries to pass.
Ramirez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ramirez is looking to sinch up a triangle. Santos throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Ramirez's body to avoid the submission. Ramirez has instead reached around Santos's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Ramirez arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alex Ramirez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ring Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Courageous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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240 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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, Ring Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kevin Courageous!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Courageous shoots for a takedown but Dong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dong misses with a takedown
and Courageous counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Courageous.
Courageous slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
I looks like Courageous might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Courageous trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dong throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Courageous really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Courageous is controlling him.
Courageous 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.
Dong looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Courageous puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Courageous is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dong is just riding it out for now. Courageous eventually gives up the hold.
Dong wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Dong clinches but Courageous breaks the clinch
and Courageous counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Courageous.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Courageous wants to stand but Dong is controlling his posture from full guard.
Courageous won't allow Dong to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong wants to get back to his feet but Courageous passes into half guard.
Dong is trying to stand back up but Courageous is controlling him
Dong trying to hold on to Courageous's head to control him but Courageous postures up.
Courageous is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dong wants to control but Courageous is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dong is breathing heavily.
Well, if Courageous is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Courageous wants to pass the guard but Dong is defending well.
Dong is looking for a sweep. Courageous is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Courageous seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Courageous throwing shots but Dong is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Courageous fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dong sprawls well initially but Courageous persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Courageous is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dong defends it well.
Courageous wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dong keeps working.
Dong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Courageous from controlling successfully.
Courageous pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dong is keeping the position for now.
Dong managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Courageous dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dong misses with a takedown
and Courageous counters with a takedown into side control.
Dong being controlled for a moment.
Dong is looking to reverse the position.
Courageous trying to control the position but Dong is working away.
Dong manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Courageous keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Courageous is not content to let Dong control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Courageous doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dong.
Dong prevents Courageous from improving his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Courageous can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Courageous is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Dong wants to clinch but Courageous slips to the side
and Courageous counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Courageous trying to control but Dong is working from the bottom.
Courageous controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kevin Courageous has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dong is looking to stand up but Courageous isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Courageous gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dong fails with the takedown
and Courageous counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dong misses with an attempted mid kick.
A combination from Dong does no damage.
Dong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Courageous paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Courageous shoots in looking for a takedown. Dong tries to sprawl out of it but Courageous keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ring Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Courageous showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dong.
Ring Dong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Courageous counters with a takedown into side control.
Dong wants to control but Courageous postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Courageous is controlling him well.
Dong is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Courageous off and has taken his back!
Courageous wants to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Courageous is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Courageous tries to break free.
Dong has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Dong controlling the position well here. Courageous rolled but Dong kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Courageous showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Dong shoots and misses
and Courageous counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Courageous.
Courageous must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dong looking to control.
Courageous pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dong is keeping the position for now.
Dong looking for a sweep. Not yet Dong, not yet.
Dong trying to keep a closed guard but Courageous is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dong holds on and takes a little breather.
Courageous slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dong has his hands on Courageous's head, controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Courageous from controlling successfully.
Courageous thows a big elbow that misses.
Courageous slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dong is trying to hold Courageous in close to prevent damage but Courageous has managed to pass into half guard.
Dong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Courageous gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Courageous ducks under a wild hook from Dong.
Dong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Courageous on the side of the head.
No joy there for Dong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Courageous moves into the clinch.
Dong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Courageous.
Courageous lands a body punch.
Dong manages to break the clinch.
Courageous closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dong to the mat! Dong manages to get full guard.
Dong wants to stand and escape but Courageous is having none of it.
Courageous trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ring Dong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong seems keen to control Courageous's posture.
Courageous postures up.
Dong wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dong working a defensive guard here.
Dong manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Dong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dong tries to clinch
and Courageous counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dong with a poor takedown
and Courageous moves into the clinch.
Dong tries to break the clinch but Courageous is controlling the position.
Courageous is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong breaks the clinch.
Dong shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dong showed some decent athleticism there.
It looks like Dong is going to stand back up.
Courageous is looking to improve his position.
Courageous wants to control the action here but instead Dong manages to pass to full mount!
Courageous defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dong.
Dong stands up from mount. Strange move.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kevin Courageous.
I've got Courageous winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Courageous!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Masters Max (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Digital (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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225 lbs
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268 lbs
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Masters Max!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobby Digital!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Digital has closed the distance and engaged Max in a clinch.
Max looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Max breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Digital wants to clinch up but Max keeps it at a distance.
Digital punishes Max's body with a nice straight punch.
Max takes one on the button.
Digital clinches up with Max and pushes him back against the cage.
Digital breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Digital lands a head kick!
Digital lands a high kick!
Max is rocked!
It looks like Masters Max has been cut.
Crack! A monster head kick from Digital and Max falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Digital!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bobby Digital!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Action Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Super Cow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Action Jackson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Action Jackson!
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, Super Cow!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cow.
Cow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Jackson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jackson tries to move to full mount but Cow actually manages to regain half guard.
Cow regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jackson postures up.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jackson controlling from the top position.
Cow wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cow is on top in guard.
Cow looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Cow from controlling successfully.
Jackson is pulling down on Cow's head. It's preventing any offense from Cow, at least for the moment.
Cow trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson controls Cow momentarily but Cow frees himself.
Cow sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jackson's guard.
Cow wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Cow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cow is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cow is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson decides to pull guard.
Cow stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
Cow looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cow is looking to sweep but instead, Jackson has passed into half guard.
Jackson not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cow tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson stops Cow from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cow manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cow looks gassed!
Cow is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him.
Cow working a defensive guard here.
Jackson won't allow Cow to sweep him here.
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
Cow lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jackson!
Cow pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Jackson tries to hold on but Cow postures up.
Jackson is trying to stand up.
Jackson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Cow goes for an armbar but Jackson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jackson.
Jackson stands up and waves to Cow to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Action Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cow's guard.
Cow trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cow is keeping the position for now.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Cow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cow forces his way into half guard.
Cow seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cow wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is in trouble now - Cow has advanced to mount!
Cow with good strikes from the mount here!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cow sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cow working for a submission but Jackson is keeping him at bay.
Cow controlling the pace for now.
Cow jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jackson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jackson and Cow has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
An elbow from Cow crashes against the mat.
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jackson is not content to let Cow control the position.
Action Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cow is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cow tries to advance to mount but Jackson denies him.
Jackson wants to control but Cow postures up.
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.
Cow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Despite being in the dominant position, Super Cow just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cow takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jackson scores with a takedown into Cow's guard.
Cow has a closed guard, preventing Jackson from standing up.
Jackson gets to his feet - Cow follows without any prompting.
Action Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson forces Cow back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson jumps guard.
Cow won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Action Jackson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Cow gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cow fails with the takedown.
Jackson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jackson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jackson passes Cow's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cow has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
Jackson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jackson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cow wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Cow is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Cow.
Cow is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cow being controlled here, momentarily.
Cow has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Jackson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Cow has tightened it up now! Jackson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Super Cow!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Master Blaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Kawazaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kawazaki is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Slayer- War Ensemble. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Master Blaster!
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, Thiago Kawazaki!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawazaki has a takedown stuffed.
Blaster lands a jab-cross combination.
Kawazaki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blaster moves into the clinch successfully.
Blaster gets underhooks to prevent Kawazaki's takedown attempt.
Kawazaki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Blaster gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Master Blaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Kawazaki.
Kawazaki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kawazaki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blaster avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kawazaki looks gassed!
Kawazaki keeps control of Blaster as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blaster has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kawazaki clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Blaster. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Kawazaki is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaster scores with punches to the body.
Kawazaki is still in real trouble! Can Blaster finish him?
Blaster lands shots from the back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kawazaki tries to escape but Blaster has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kawazaki is covering up but some of the strikes from Blaster are getting through and doing damage.
Blaster is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Kawazaki has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Blaster has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Kawazaki taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Blaster doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Master Blaster!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorje Slayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slayer comes to the cage accompanied by Otep - Battle Ready. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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174 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorje Slayer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cole Hoffman!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slayer checks a leg kick.
Slayer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hoffman to the mat! Hoffman manages to get full guard.
Slayer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hoffman keeping moving, preventing Slayer from controlling successfully.
Slayer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hoffman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Slayer preventing the sweep.
Slayer is fighting to break Hoffman's control of his arms but Hoffman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hoffman keeping moving, preventing Slayer from controlling successfully.
Hoffman trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman has his foot on Slayer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Slayer works his way back into a safe position though.
Slayer drops back looking for a leg! Hoffman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hoffman manages to kick Slayer off! Slayer jumps back into Hoffman's guard.
Slayer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hoffman trying to control the position here.
Hoffman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Slayer trying to control but Hoffman is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hoffman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Slayer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slayer is looking to reverse the position.
Hoffman decides to stand up, so the ref orders Slayer to his feet.
Slayer with a poor takedown
and Hoffman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Slayer working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hoffman has passed into half guard!
Hoffman is looking to take a break and control but Slayer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hoffman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hoffman's back!
Slayer tries to get the hooks in deep but Hoffman pushed the leg off.
Slayer somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Slayer is breathing heavily.
Hoffman rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hoffman is refusing to be controlled, as Slayer sits in half guard.
Hoffman is defending against the submission attempts here by Slayer.
Hoffman actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Slayer drives through with a takedown into guard.
Slayer passes Hoffman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoffman is refusing to be controlled, as Slayer sits in half guard.
Slayer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hoffman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Slayer.
Hoffman works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Hoffman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Slayer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hoffman counters with a head kick. That will keep Slayer thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hoffman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Slayer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hoffman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Slayer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hoffman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Slayer is working hard here to advance position.
A control attempt from Slayer but he's now mounted!
Hoffman wants to control the pace but Slayer is squirming around nicely.
Slayer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hoffman 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slayer wants to control but Hoffman is having none of it.
Hoffman looking to control but Slayer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hoffman thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Slayer regains half guard.
Slayer wants to get back to full guard.
Slayer wants to control but Hoffman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
Hoffman trying to control the action but Slayer is working from the bottom.
Hoffman passes to full mount!
Slayer wants to control but Hoffman is having none of it.
Slayer is working to get back to half guard.
Slayer bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Slayer wants to pass the guard but Hoffman is keeping the position.
Slayer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman working a defensive guard here.
Slayer looking to sit in guard and control but Hoffman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hoffman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Slayer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Slayer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Slayer!
Hoffman wants to control but Slayer postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hoffman sneaks back into half guard.
Hoffman wants to get back to his feet.
Hoffman gets full guard.
Hoffman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Slayer wants to control but Hoffman passes into side.
Hoffman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Slayer has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoffman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Hoffman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hoffman throws a body kick that misses.
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Slayer trying to control but Hoffman postures up.
Still in half guard, Hoffman seems content to control.
Slayer trying to control here.
Hoffman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Slayer is trying to get back to full guard.
Hoffman moves nicely into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slayer is looking to regain half guard here but Hoffman keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman grinds an elbow into Slayer's temple.
Hoffman in the domination position with Slayer hanging on.
Slayer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hoffman kicks Slayer off and gets back to his feet.
Hoffman tries to clinch there but Slayer circles away.
Hoffman clinches with his opponent.
Slayer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Slayer working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hoffman has passed into half guard!
Slayer wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Slayer tries to get to full guard but Hoffman has control of the leg.
Hoffman content to control rather than advance.
Hoffman moves into full mount! Slayer won't be happy about that!
Hoffman prevents Slayer from getting the reversal.
Hoffman looking to control but Slayer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayer regains half guard.
Hoffman trying to control from half guard but Slayer is working away.
Slayer is trying to maintain the position but Hoffman is very close to passing his half guard.
Slayer is looking to improve his position.
Slayer is staying active underneath Hoffman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Slayer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hoffman is working away from the top position though.
Slayer gets full guard.
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.
Hoffman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Slayer is proving hard to escape from.
Hoffman stands up and waves to Slayer to follow him.
Hoffman doesn't manage to clinch there - Slayer circles away.
A head kick misses from Hoffman.
Slayer tries to clinch
and Hoffman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Slayer won't be happy with that.
Slayer is being controlled here.
Hoffman has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hoffman.
Jorje Slayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slayer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hoffman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Hoffman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hoffman 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Hoffman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stretch Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agnem Klotzk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klotzk has chosen Weisse Wolfe- Ruhm und Ehre as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Agnem Klotzk acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stretch Armstrong!
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, Agnem Klotzk!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klotzk looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Armstrong punching from the bottom.
Klotzk is thwarting Armstrong's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armstrong is looking to improve his position.
Armstrong gets full guard.
Klotzk preventing the sweep.
Armstrong is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Klotzk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Klotzk is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Klotzk postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Armstrong is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Klotzk, into his guard.
Armstrong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Klotzk is keeping the position for now.
Klotzk looking for a sweep. Not yet Klotzk, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong trying to stand up but can't free himself from Klotzk's guard.
Armstrong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Klotzk's head.
Klotzk had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Armstrong is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Klotzk Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Armstrong's back instead.
Klotzk looks gassed!
Klotzk is not going to allow Armstrong to sit and survive in this position.
Armstrong needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Klotzk doesn't have the hooks in and Armstrong manages to turn into his guard.
Armstrong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Klotzk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Klotzk is working an open guard so Armstrong takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Armstrong gets the takedown into side control.
Armstrong stands up.
Klotzk tries for a takedown but Armstrong circles away easily
and Armstrong counters with a nice double leg into side control. Klotzk won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klotzk sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Klotzk tries to get to full guard but Armstrong has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Klotzk makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Klotzk.
Klotzk keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully.
Armstrong gets to his feet - Klotzk follows without any prompting.
Left hook, right uppercut from Armstrong.
Armstrong drives through with a takedown into guard.
Armstrong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Armstrong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Armstrong content to stall in guard here.
Armstrong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Klotzk wants to hit a switch here but Armstrong passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Klotzk there!
Armstrong lands with some strikes.
Klotzk can't escape the position.
Armstrong working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Armstrong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Armstrong breaks from Klotzk's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Klotzk is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Armstrong working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Armstrong controlling from mount.
Armstrong is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Klotzk can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klotzk is in all sorts of trouble here.
Armstrong controlling from the full mount.
Armstrong looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Klotzk is looking to get to half guard.
Klotzk manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Armstrong escapes and gets back to his feet.
Klotzk misses with a takedown
and Armstrong holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klotzk can't get the takedown.
Stretch Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Agnem Klotzk.
Armstrong breaks from the clinch.
Klotzk moves forwards but Armstrong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stretch Armstrong dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Armstrong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Klotzk doesn't seem bothered though.
Armstrong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Armstrong gets a takedown into half guard.
Armstrong seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Armstrong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klotzk is trying to get back to full guard.
Armstrong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Klotzk is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klotzk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Armstrong is working for a submission of some sort.
Klotzk has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Armstrong escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Armstrong!
Armstrong is working to tighten is grip on Klotzk's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Klotzk has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Armstrong is really squeezing tight and eventually Klotzk passes out! Armstrong breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Stretch Armstrong!
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