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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Pouta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Padilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robin Padilla will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pekka Pouta!
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, Robin Padilla!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Padilla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Padilla scoring well with a low kick there.
Pouta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Padilla swivels and escapes.
Padilla finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Padilla misses with a head kick.
Pouta bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pouta wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Padilla, who protects the arm well.
Pouta trying to control the position but Padilla is working away.
Padilla isn't going anywhere.
Pouta tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Padilla is trying to control Pouta's posture but Pouta avoids it.
Pouta is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Padilla is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pouta wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Padilla, who protects the arm well.
Pouta is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Padilla wants to control but Pouta postures up.
Pouta tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Padilla manages to get back to half guard.
Padilla is staying active underneath Pouta, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Padilla wants to control but Pouta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Padilla makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Padilla.
Pouta stopping the sweep attempt from Padilla.
Padilla is looking to stand up but Pouta isn't so interested in that idea.
Padilla controls Pouta momentarily but Pouta frees himself.
Pouta stopping the sweep attempt from Padilla.
Padilla is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Padilla throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Padilla throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pouta.
Padilla misses with a few strikes there.
Pouta has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Padilla finds it's way round the side to connect with Pouta's head.
Pouta misses with a takedown attempt - Padilla sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Padilla misses with a head kick.
Padilla pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No luck for Pouta with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pekka Pouta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pouta fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Padilla sprawls well initially but Pouta persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pouta seems to be looking for submissions.
Pouta is working for a kimura but Padilla is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pouta wants to work for an arm triangle but Padilla is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pouta is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pouta is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Padilla pushes Pouta off looking to stand but Pouta dives back in and keeps control.
Padilla won't allow Pouta to pass to mount.
Pouta is working hard here to advance position.
Pouta is trying for a kimura here. Padilla looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Pouta wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pekka Pouta!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason David Frank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Miller might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Deftones - Change. David Frank has chosen Go Go Power Rangers as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Michael Miller could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jason David Frank's chin.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Miller!
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, Jason David Frank!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but David Frank swivels and escapes.
David Frank tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
David Frank doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Miller counters with a straight right hand.
Miller wants to clinch but David Frank slips to the side
and David Frank counters with a nice double leg into side control. Miller won't be happy with that.
David Frank tries to move into full mount but can't pass Miller's legs.
Miller regains half guard.
Miller is pressing down on David Frank's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
David Frank is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Miller is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Miller has escaped and now he's on top!
David Frank looks gassed!
Miller advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller moves into full mount!
Miller landing punches.
Miller controlling from mount.
David Frank is trying to stand.
Miller stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Miller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and David Frank counters with a two punch combo.
Miller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Miller throws a series of punches but David Frank avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David Frank shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense.
Miller tries to clinch
and David Frank decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Miller's guard.
Miller can't keep his opponent in guard - David Frank advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Miller is looking for a sweep. David Frank is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
David Frank is trying to work for a kimura but Miller is defending well.
David Frank working over Miller with some ground and pound. Miller looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Miller is looking for a sweep. David Frank is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miller moves into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Miller throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! David Frank escapes and throws Miller's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David Frank trying to control the position but Miller is working away.
David Frank is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Miller gets back to half guard.
Miller is trying to stand.
Miller is refusing to be controlled, as David Frank sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
David Frank stops Miller from getting back to his feet.
David Frank is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Miller is trying to defend against the ground and pound but David Frank scores with a couple of nice shots.
David Frank lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
David Frank is working for a submission of some sort.
David Frank is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller tries to get to full guard but David Frank has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason David Frank dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
David Frank scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Miller actively working from the bottom here.
David Frank really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Miller regains full guard. Nicely done.
David Frank must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Miller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. David Frank manages to get himself to full guard.
David Frank wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment.
Miller advances to half guard.
Miller prevents David Frank from improving his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miller is pressing down on David Frank's thigh, looking to free his foot. David Frank is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David Frank is looking to improve his position.
David Frank manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and David Frank moves out of range easily.
David Frank has his takedown stuffed
and Miller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
David Frank decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
David Frank is looking to stall here but Miller recovers full guard.
Miller has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. David Frank doesn't defend quickly enough and Miller has managed to lock this one up! Can David Frank escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Miller on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Michael Miller!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Heffa Huerta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sobral has chosen Cubanito by Pideme as his entrance music. Marcos Sobral told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heffa Huerta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Sobral!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobral bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Huerta tries to bench press Sobral off him but Sobral keeps the position.
Huerta takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Huerta is rocked!
Sobral lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Huerta down.
Oh Huerta is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sobral throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sobral misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sobral misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sobral is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Huerta has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sobral tries to score with some ground and pound. Huerta controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Sobral.
Huerta defending against the ground and pound.
Huerta avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sobral.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sobral throws a one two combo.
Huerta seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huerta 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.
Sobral looks gassed!
Huerta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sobral's head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Huerta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sobral is rocked!
Huerta has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Huerta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sobral is still in real trouble! Can Huerta finish him?
Huerta is working Sobral over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Huerta is in close to Sobral's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Huerta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Huerta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Huerta cracks Sobral with a solid left hand.
Huerta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sobral's head.
Huerta is in close to Sobral's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huerta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Huerta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Huerta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Huerta lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huerta landing some decent shots from guard.
Huerta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Huerta is in close to Sobral's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Huerta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sobral is striking but Huerta is not phased and passes to half guard.
Huerta working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huerta working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Huerta slips a nice elbow through Sobral's hands, connecting with Sobral's forehead.
Huerta is nestled in close to Sobral, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Huerta working over Sobral with some ground and pound. Sobral looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Huerta takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Huerta has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Huerta has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sobral's face.
Sobral really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Huerta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Huerta working Sobral over with strikes here.
Huerta scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A nice elbow there by Huerta.
The referee warns Sobral that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Huerta lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sobral hang on?
Huerta with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Huerta cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sobral can do anything to dispel that myth.
Huerta fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Huerta working Sobral over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huerta fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Huerta putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Huerta has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sobral's face.
Huerta working the ground and pound effectively.
Huerta landing punches.
Huerta working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Huerta landing shots from mount.
Huerta landing strikes from the mount.
Sobral taking shots to the head.
Huerta landing strikes from the mount.
A nice elbow there by Huerta.
Huerta looking to finish Sobral with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sobral!
Huerta connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huerta is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Huerta landing punches.
Huerta landing shots from mount.
Huerta landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobral in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Huerta raining down shots from the mount!
Sobral is bucking up trying to escape but Huerta cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Huerta working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Sobral looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Huerta! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Heffa Huerta!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Conduit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Julio Lopez looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Conduit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Conduit is fending him off so far but Lopez persists. Nope, Conduit circles away and we're back to standing.
Lopez looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lopez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lopez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Conduit.
Lopez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Conduit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lopez avoids the head kick by Conduit.
Conduit lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lopez is rocked!
Conduit throws an overhand right that has Lopez reeling! Conduit follows up with a more punches and Lopez is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Carlos Conduit!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Massa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valiant Thorr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valiant Thorr told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Massa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Valiant Thorr!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Massa.
Massa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Massa wants to pass the guard but Thorr is defending well.
Massa is taking a breather. Thorr says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Massa escapes and gets back to his feet.
Thorr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Massa as he jumps to the side.
Thorr looks gassed!
Massa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Massa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thorr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Massa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thorr throws a body kick the misses
and Massa counters with a body kick.
Thorr looks for a takedown but Massa sprawls well.
Thorr with a poor takedown
and Massa finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Carlos Massa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valiant Thorr.
Massa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thorr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Massa scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Valiant Thorr has been cut.
Thorr shoots and misses
and Massa counters with a body kick that stops Thorr in his tracks momentarily.
Thorr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Massa counters with a nice body kick.
Thorr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Massa counters with a body kick that stops Thorr in his tracks momentarily.
Massa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Massa forces Thorr back against the cage and clinches.
Thorr successfully pulls guard.
Thorr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Massa trying to control the position from guard on top but Thorr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thorr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Massa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Massa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Massa stands and steps away. Thorr gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorr shoots in for a takedown but Massa shows good takedown defense.
Thorr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Massa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Massa scoring well with a low kick there.
Thorr fails with the takedown.
Massa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thorr counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Massa!
Massa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Massa tries to hold on but Thorr pushes him away.
Massa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Massa tries to get out of the position.
Massa is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Thorr looking to secure an arm triangle but Massa defends it well.
Thorr with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Massa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorr fails to move to back control.
Massa wants to try and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Massa tries to lock up and control but Thorr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Massa is looking to get to half guard.
Massa controls the position.
Massa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Massa tries to get to full guard but Thorr has control of the leg.
Thorr wants to take a breather but Massa is having none of it.
Massa wants to improve his position but Thorr is controlling well.
Massa is defending against the submission attempts here by Thorr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Massa pushes Thorr off looking to stand but Thorr dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Massa trying to control but Thorr postures up.
Massa pushes Thorr off looking to stand but Thorr dives back in and keeps control.
Massa wants to get back to full guard.
Massa gets full guard.
Massa looking for a sweep. Not yet Massa, not yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Thorr gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Massa throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Thorr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Massa moves into the clinch.
Thorr successfully pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Massa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Valiant Thorr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Horrible takedown by Thorr or perhaps it was just good defense by Massa which made him look bad.
Massa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Massa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Massa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Massa looks to land a body kick but Thorr moved away.
Thorr fails with the takedown.
Massa lands a head kick. Thorr smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thorr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Massa counters with a head kick.
Carlos Massa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valiant Thorr.
Massa misses with a body kick.
Thorr blocks the body kick.
Massa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Massa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thorr's head.
Thorr is breathing heavily.
Massa takes the fight into the clinch.
Massa breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Massa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thorr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Thorr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Massa wants to stand but Thorr has his arm trapped.
Thorr is looking to reverse the position.
Massa in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Thorr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Massa tries to stand but can't do so whilst Thorr controls his leg.
Massa trying to control from half guard but Thorr is working away.
Thorr is trying to stand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massa wants to free his trapped foot but Thorr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Valiant Thorr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Massa stalling.
Massa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Massa tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Thorr.
Massa drops an elbow to the side of Thorr's head.
Thorr is looking for a sweep. Massa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thorr won't allow Massa to pass to mount.
Massa tries to stand but can't do so whilst Thorr controls his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massa prevents Thorr from improving his position.
Thorr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Massa.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Massa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Massa looks to land a right hand but Thorr moved out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Massa finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thorr misses with a takedown attempt
and Massa counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Massa keeps Thorr at a distance using the push kick.
Massa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thorr moves out of range of the body kick from Massa.
Massa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A solid body kick from Massa.
Massa connects with a solid leg kick.
Massa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Thorr or perhaps it was just good defense by Massa which made him look bad.
Thorr has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Massa.
Massa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Massa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thorr fails to pull guard.
Massa scores a nice knee to the body.
Massa gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Thorr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thorr keeping moving, preventing Massa from controlling successfully.
Thorr has a closed guard, preventing Massa from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thorr manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Massa is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Massa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Valiant Thorr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Massa shoots in but no luck this time.
Massa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thorr's head.
Massa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thorr doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Massa to counter with a crisp jab.
Carlos Massa is winning the standup battle so far.
Thorr takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Massa throws a head kick but Thorr moves out of range.
Thorr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Massa tries to roll over but Thorr keeps him under control.
Thorr works his way into side control.
Thorr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thorr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Thorr prevents Massa from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Massa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thorr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Massa makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Massa forces Thorr back against the cage and clinches.
Massa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thorr prevents it.
Massa breaks the clinch.
Thorr misses with a takedown attempt - Massa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Massa moves into range and clinches up with Thorr.
Thorr manages to pull guard.
Massa throws and elbow that misses. Thorr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Massa's guard. Nice move by Thorr!
Thorr is pushing down on Massa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Massa is fighting to maintain full guard but Thorr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Thorr moves into full mount! Massa won't be happy about that!
Massa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Thorr cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Thorr trying to control but Massa is having none of it.
Massa is working to get back to half guard.
Thorr avoids the attempt from Massa to control.
Massa is looking to get to half guard.
Massa is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Massa is looking to get to half guard.
Thorr is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
A head kick misses from Massa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Thorr with that takedown attempt.
Carlos Massa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valiant Thorr.
Massa throws a head kick but Thorr moves out of range.
Thorr doesn't manage to clinch there - Massa circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thorr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thorr takes a kick to the side of the head.
Thorr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thorr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Massa counters with an inside leg kick.
Massa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Massa throws a push kick but Thorr slaps the foot to one side.
Thorr tries to clinch up
and Massa counters with a solid body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Massa throws the kick towards the body but Thorr avoids it.
Massa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thorr will feel that in the morning.
Massa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Thorr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Massa counters with a one-two to the body.
Thorr gets a takedown into half guard.
Thorr passes to full mount!
Massa tries to hold on but Thorr postures up.
Thorr wants to finish this one by submission but Massa is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Thorr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Massa wants to control but Thorr is having none of it.
Massa is looking to improve his position but Thorr isn't that keen on the idea.
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 Carlos Massa.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Massa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Massa!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Rodriguez de Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jayden Fuego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jayden Fuego has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luiz Rodriguez de Lima!
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, Jayden Fuego!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez de Lima is looking to clinch.
Fuego shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rodriguez de Lima is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Fuego pulls his head out easily.
Rodriguez de Lima is trying to get back to full guard.
Fuego thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rodriguez de Lima's head.
Fuego prevents Rodriguez de Lima from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rodriguez de Lima manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fuego in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fuego wants to stand but Rodriguez de Lima is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fuego stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriguez de Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rodriguez de Lima misses with a takedown attempt
and Fuego counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fuego wants to pass the guard but Rodriguez de Lima is defending well.
Fuego has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fuego slips a nice elbow through Rodriguez de Lima's hands, connecting with Rodriguez de Lima's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez de Lima is not content to let Fuego control the position.
Fuego is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rodriguez de Lima!
Rodriguez de Lima tries to reverse the position but Fuego maintains control.
Fuego lands a big shot there that rocks Rodriguez de Lima but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rodriguez de Lima is rocked!
Fuego takes Rodriguez de Lima's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Rodriguez de Lima is in trouble.
Oh Rodriguez de Lima is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fuego is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Rodriguez de Lima taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Fuego.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jayden Fuego!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pancho Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rickson Machida has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pancho Lopez's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pancho Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rickson Machida!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pancho Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez clinches.
Machida breaks from the clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lopez.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Machida!
Lopez prevents Machida from getting the reversal.
Machida really wants to buck Lopez off and get back to his feet.
Lopez throws some wild stikes that Machida manages to avoid easily.
Lopez working Machida over with strikes here.
Lopez looking to secure an arm triangle but Machida defends it well.
Machida is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez lands a heavy elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez unloading with bombs!
Machida is trying to stand.
Lopez thowing shots but they're missing.
Lopez lands with some strikes.
Machida squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Machida looks gassed!
Lopez working for a submission but Machida is keeping him at bay.
Lopez controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
A head kick from Machida lands but Lopez takes it in his stride.
Lopez defending well as Machida loads up on a big left hand.
Machida throws a leg kick but Lopez moved away.
Lopez scores a takedown into full mount!
Lopez has hold of Machida's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Machida manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lopez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Lopez controlling the position easily from mount.
Machida is just holding on here. Lopez manages to take his back.
Lopez has good solid back control here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
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.
Machida is trying to stand back up.
Lopez scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lopez controlling the positon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pancho Lopez dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lopez scores with a takedown into Machida's guard.
Machida wants to sweep but no luck.
Lopez advances position into side control!
Lopez stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Lopez misses with a few strikes there.
Lopez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Machida tries to get to full guard but Lopez has control of the leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lopez not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez is looking for a kimura but Machida is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lopez to get the leverage.
Lopez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lopez stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Machida gets caught flat footed, as Lopez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Machida being controlled here, momentarily.
Machida uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lopez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lopez taking a breather here.
Lopez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Machida is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Machida taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lopez decides to stand back up. Lopez steps back and let's Machida get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lopez throws a series of punches but Machida moves out of range.
Lopez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machida throws a head kick that Lopez semi-blocks.
Lopez is rocked!
Lopez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Oh Lopez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machida throws a sloppy head kick and Lopez moves out of range easily.
Lopez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pancho Lopez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Machida wants to get back to full guard.
Machida wants to get back to his feet.
Lopez seems to have got his legs back now.
Machida won't allow Lopez to pass to mount.
Lopez stops Machida from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Machida with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Machida is in trouble now - Lopez has advanced to mount!
Lopez controlling the pace for now.
Machida tries to buck Lopez off but he can't manage it.
Machida is squirming around, avoiding Lopez's attempts to control the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pancho Lopez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Machida throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lopez's head.
Machida misses with a head kick.
Machida lands a head kick!
Lopez tries to clinch up.
Lopez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lopez working the head and body with strikes.
Lopez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Machida's head.
Lopez trying to control the action but Machida is working from the bottom.
Lopez stops Machida from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez decides to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machida moves away.
Lopez blocks a head kick by Machida.
Lopez gets the takedown into side control.
Lopez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lopez trying to control the position but Machida is working away.
Lopez throws a strike aimed at the side of Machida's head but Machida avoids it well.
Machida wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lopez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lopez working the ground and pound but Machida is defending the strikes.
Lopez wants to control but Machida is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lopez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Machida tries to break the clinch but Lopez is controlling the position.
Lopez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Machida is trying to keep an underhook but Lopez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lopez is looking for a kimura but Machida is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lopez to get the leverage.
Machida is trying to maintain the position but Lopez is very close to passing his half guard.
Machida looks like he's trying to stand up.
Machida pushes Lopez off but Lopez dives into side control.
Lopez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Machida can't do much from the bottom here.
Lopez in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez decides to stand back up.
Rickson Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lopez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lopez wants to take a breather but Machida is having none of it.
Lopez wants to pass the guard but Machida is defending well.
Lopez passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pancho Lopez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lopez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pancho Lopez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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174 lbs
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Royce Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Gracie to the floor! Johnson dives in looking for the finish!
It looks like Royce Gracie has been cut.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson is taking a breather. Gracie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Johnson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Gracie thows a body shot but no joy.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Johnson forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
Knees to the body from Johnson.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gracie blocks an elbow strike from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a knee strike.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Johnson lands a damaging elbow.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Gracie avoids it.
A head kick by Johnson - that's a beauty! Gracie is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Johnson can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John Johnson!
John Johnson is the new welterweight champion!
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pop
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