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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vasily Smyslov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angola Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vasily Smyslov!
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, Angola Bob!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smyslov throws a body punch but Bob moves out of range.
Smyslov throws a body punch but Bob moves out of range.
Smyslov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bob manages to avoid it.
Smyslov misses with a wild body shot.
Smyslov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smyslov trying to control the action but Bob is working from the bottom.
Bob is defending against the submission attempts here by Smyslov.
Smyslov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob won't allow Smyslov to pass to mount.
Smyslov is trying to control the action in half guard but Bob is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bob really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smyslov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smyslov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bob looks like he's trying to stand up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bob can do anything to dispel that myth.
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.
Well, if Smyslov 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.
Smyslov wants to take a breather but Bob is having none of it.
Smyslov is working for a kimura but Bob is defending it quite comfortably.
Smyslov tries to pass to full mount but Bob defends it.
Smyslov is trying to work for a kimura but Bob is defending well.
Smyslov wants to pass to mount but Bob is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smyslov throws a body punch but Bob moves out of range.
Angola Bob is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smyslov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bob but Bob pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smyslov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bob swivels and escapes.
Smyslov fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasily Smyslov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smyslov gets the takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov wants to control but Bob is keeping him busy.
Bob is letting Smyslov control him for a moment.
Smyslov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smyslov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bob has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bob stops Smyslov from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasily Smyslov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smyslov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bob.
Bob stuffs the takedown.
Smyslov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smyslov is looking to wear down Bob with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smyslov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bob moves away.
Smyslov looks to score with a jab to the body but Bob is just out of range.
Bob avoids the body shot from Smyslov.
Smyslov thows a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob avoids the body shot from Smyslov.
Bob keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smyslov looks to land a combination but Bob avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyslov fails to land the takedown.
Smyslov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bob swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasily Smyslov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smyslov throws a series of punches but Bob avoids them all with ease.
Smyslov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bob swivels and escapes.
Bob uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smyslov.
Smyslov just misses with a punch to the body.
Vasily Smyslov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bob stuffs the takedown.
Smyslov misses with a wild body shot.
Smyslov shoots in but Bob avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smyslov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smyslov shoots in and drives through. Bob sprawls well.
Bob stuffs the takedown.
Smyslov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smyslov scores with a takedown into Bob's guard.
Smyslov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smyslov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bob pulls Smyslov in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bob is keeping the position for now.
Smyslov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smyslov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smyslov looking to sit in guard and control but Bob gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smyslov keeping moving, preventing Bob from controlling successfully.
Smyslov managing to control the position.
Smyslov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bob must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smyslov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 Vasily Smyslov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Smyslov keeps the fight on the outside.
Bob tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smyslov swats away the attempt to clinch by Bob.
Smyslov checks a leg kick.
Smyslov just misses with a punch to the body.
Smyslov shoots in and bounces Bob off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Smyslov stays in close to Bob's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyslov preventing the sweep.
Smyslov trying to control but Bob is working from the bottom.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Vasily Smyslov just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Smyslov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smyslov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Angola Bob is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smyslov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bob throws a sloppy head kick and Smyslov moves out of range easily.
Smyslov swings for the body but Bob moves out of range.
Smyslov moves out of range of the leg kick from Bob.
Bob throws and low kick but Smyslov moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bob uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smyslov.
Smyslov digs a good body shot into Bob's ribs.
Bob takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bob gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smyslov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bob is keeping the position for now.
Bob tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smyslov controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bob keeping moving, preventing Smyslov from controlling successfully.
Smyslov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov trying to control but Bob is working from the bottom.
Smyslov stays in close to Bob's body and controls the position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Vasily Smyslov just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bob.
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.
Smyslov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bob pinned against the cage. Bob gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smyslov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bob moves away.
Smyslov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smyslov just misses with a punch to the body.
Angola Bob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smyslov closes the distance and clinches up with Bob, looking for a takedown. Smyslov pushes Bob against the cage but Bob circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bob misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smyslov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smyslov misses the shot to the body.
Smyslov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasily Smyslov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smyslov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasily Smyslov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zander Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Norbury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norbury comes into a darkened arena with his song building. critical mass - nuclear assault kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Improved boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zander Cage!
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, Mark Norbury!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cage scores with a jab to the head.
Norbury showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cage.
Norbury takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Some wild striking there from Cage.
Cage lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Norbury throws a nice head kick!
Cage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cage throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice combination there by Cage.
Norbury drops his hands momentarily and Cage takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cage displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cage displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A nice combination there by Cage.
Norbury is rocked!
It looks like Mark Norbury has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cage throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Norbury stumbling backwards into the cage! Norbury bounces back off the cage towards Cage, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Cage lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Cage celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zander Cage!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sakuraba Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Cardoso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Gimme Shelter. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sakuraba Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergio Cardoso!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie gets the takedown into side control.
Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cardoso has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by Cardoso.
Gracie is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cardoso is controlling him well.
Gracie tries to buck Cardoso off but Cardoso is having none of it.
Cardoso misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gracie is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cardoso wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie decides to stand and escape the position.
Cardoso shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cardoso wants to clinch.
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Cardoso is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cardoso avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cardoso has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardoso is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cardoso working a defensive guard but Gracie passes into half guard.
Cardoso is trying to control but can't.
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cardoso knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracie wants to control but Cardoso is keeping him busy.
Gracie is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cardoso!
Gracie has control of Cardoso's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cardoso regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cardoso is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie working for a guillotine from mount but Cardoso is in no mood to give up.
Cardoso is controlling an arm, preventing Gracie from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Cardoso has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Cardoso!
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie keeping busy on the bottom but Cardoso has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cardoso prevents Gracie from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cardoso's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cardoso's back!
Gracie working for a choke but Cardoso is defending well.
Gracie is persistently looking for the submission but Cardoso is defending it well.
Gracie is trying to stick to Cardoso's back but Cardoso is turning into Gracie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cardoso.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Cardoso defends easily.
Cardoso trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cardoso passes into half guard.
Cardoso is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Cardoso pulls his head out easily.
Gracie looking for subs from the bottom but Cardoso mounts him!
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Cardoso thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Gracie tries to control the position but Cardoso now has his back.
Cardoso doesn't have the hooks in and Gracie manages to turn into his guard.
Gracie prevents Cardoso from getting back to his feet.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sakuraba Gracie dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gracie scores with a takedown into Cardoso's guard.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cardoso's guard.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Cardoso is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cardoso manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Cardoso is keeping the position.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Cardoso makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cardoso.
Gracie decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cardoso is breathing heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gracie.
Gracie lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cardoso misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cardoso slips a straight right by Gracie.
Sakuraba Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cardoso shoots and misses
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardoso throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardoso is keeping the position for now.
Gracie trying to control but Cardoso is working from the bottom.
Gracie decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gracie avoids a kick to the body.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Gracie clinches.
Gracie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cardoso backwards.
A hook to the body from Gracie.
Gracie's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gracie has picked Cardoso up - he's going for a ride! Gracie dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Cardoso is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cardoso working to try and regain half guard.
Gracie trying to control but Cardoso is having none of it.
Cardoso stops Gracie from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Cardoso tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Gracie swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cardoso is now in Gracie's guard. A big mistake from Gracie there, giving up the dominant position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Cardoso from controlling successfully.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Cardoso is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Gracie Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Cardoso's back instead.
Cardoso turns into Gracie and is now in his guard.
Gracie keeping busy on the bottom but Cardoso has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cardoso is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cardoso controlling the action here.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Cardoso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cardoso!
Cardoso stops Gracie from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sakuraba Gracie dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gracie 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.
Gracie stands and throws Cardoso's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cardoso has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Cardoso moves out of range.
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Cardoso defends it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardoso is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Cardoso is defending well.
Sakuraba Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Cardoso is defending well.
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Cardoso defends the submission attempt.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Cardoso won't allow it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cardoso throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cardoso walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gracie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gracie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cardoso closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gracie circles away.
Cardoso shoots for a takedown but Gracie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie gets a clinch.
Gracie gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cardoso is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cardoso doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie works his way into side control.
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cardoso is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cardoso manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Cardoso defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cardoso defends it well.
Gracie has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Cardoso defend it? Gracie steps over the head and cranks it - Cardoso is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sakuraba Gracie!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wade Carlson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robson de Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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191 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wade Carlson!
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, Robson de Souza!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. de Souza tries to avoid it but Carlson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag de Souza to the ground. de Souza escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Carlson throws a combination. de Souza tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Some wild striking there from de Souza.
Carlson tries to clinch but de Souza moves out of range.
de Souza throws a sloppy head kick and Carlson moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from de Souza.
Carlson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Carlson avoids the head kick by de Souza.
Carlson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Carlson misses.
Carlson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
de Souza throws a head kick but Carlson moves out of range.
Carlson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
de Souza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
de Souza tries a head kick but it misses.
de Souza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
de Souza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
de Souza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carlson avoids the head kick by de Souza.
de Souza looks gassed!
Carlson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Carlson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Carlson wants to free his trapped foot but de Souza is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
de Souza blocking the ground and pound attempt from Carlson.
Carlson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Carlson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
de Souza is looking to improve his position.
Carlson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
de Souza is trying to stand.
Carlson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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.
Carlson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down de Souza for as long as he can get away with.
de Souza is looking to control Carlson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can de Souza avoid being mounted?
Carlson trying to mount his opponent but de Souza defends it.
de Souza is looking to control Carlson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can de Souza avoid being mounted?
de Souza looks like he's trying to stand up.
Carlson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlson prevents de Souza from standing back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carlson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Carlson trying to control from half guard but de Souza is working away.
de Souza is trying to get back to full guard.
Carlson is trying to control the action in half guard but de Souza is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Carlson is taking a breather. de Souza 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.
Carlson is looking to take a break and control but de Souza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carlson stops de Souza from getting back to his feet.
Carlson is looking for a kimura but de Souza is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carlson to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
de Souza trying to control but Carlson postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
de Souza throws a sloppy head kick
and Carlson counters by clinching up.
de Souza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Carlson has him pressed against the cage.
de Souza wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
de Souza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
de Souza throws a sloppy head kick
and Carlson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
de Souza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carlson throws a head kick but de Souza moves out of range.
Carlson avoids the head kick by de Souza.
Carlson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Carlson.
Carlson misses with a takedown attempt - de Souza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by de Souza. That's going to slow Carlson down.
Carlson shoots for a double leg takedown but de Souza sprawls well. He's pushed Carlson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wade Carlson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
de Souza dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carlson. That did some damage!
de Souza misses with a head kick.
Carlson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A head kick by de Souza misses
and Carlson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carlson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Carlson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Carlson has taken the fight to the clinch.
de Souza can't break the clinch.
de Souza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carlson throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick by de Souza misses
and Carlson counters with a slapping leg kick.
de Souza tries to clinch
and Carlson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
de Souza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Carlson looking for a takedown.
de Souza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robson de Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carlson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
de Souza wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Carlson manages to pass to side control.
Carlson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Carlson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
de Souza is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
de Souza is trying to stand up here but Carlson is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carlson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Carlson not doing much here.
Carlson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Carlson content to control rather than advance.
de Souza is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Carlson pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Carlson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
de Souza makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
de Souza closes the distance but Carlson moves to the side
and Carlson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
de Souza manages to break the clinch.
de Souza misses with a head kick.
Carlson rushes de Souza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Carlson goes for a takedown in the clinch but de Souza prevents it.
de Souza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
de Souza tries a head kick but it misses.
Carlson blocks a head kick by de Souza.
de Souza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
de Souza darts in trying to clinch
and Carlson counters with an outside leg kick.
de Souza dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carlson. That did some damage!
de Souza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
de Souza throws a head kick that misses
and Carlson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
de Souza misses with a double jab
and Carlson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
de Souza has had enough of the clinch but Carlson keeps him there for the moment.
Carlson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Carlson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
de Souza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Carlson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Carlson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Carlson lands in his opponent's guard.
Carlson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Carlson trying to control but de Souza is working from the bottom.
de Souza manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wade Carlson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
de Souza circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Carlson drops to the canvas, hurt badly! de Souza follows Carlson to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robson de Souza!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Blankenhoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bone Crusher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bone Crusher is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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184 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kyle Blankenhoff!
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, Bone Crusher!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crusher shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Crusher showed some decent athleticism there.
Crusher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blankenhoff defending well though.
Blankenhoff might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Crusher lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Blankenhoff! More strikes land and this one is all over! Crusher jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bone Crusher!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Gravel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josu Ander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Gravel is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Gravel!
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, Josu Ander!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ander shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
BOOM! Ander connects with a massive shot to the dome!
It looks like Mike Gravel has been cut.
Ander landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gravel is rocked!
Ander prevents Gravel from getting the reversal.
Oh Gravel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gravel tries to hold on but Ander postures up.
Ander raining down shots from the mount!
Mike Gravel's cut is getting worse.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mike Gravel's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Josu Ander!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russian Experiment I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Experiment I comes to the cage accompanied by Dancing Queen. Watson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Darkest Nights. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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210 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Russian Experiment I!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vic Watson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson 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.
Watson prevents Experiment I from getting back to his feet.
Watson 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.
Experiment I wants to stand up but Watson is controlling him.
Watson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Watson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Watson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Watson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Experiment I is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Experiment I is trying to control the position but Watson postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Experiment I takes the fight into the clinch.
Watson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Experiment I smiles and moves away.
Experiment I tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watson swats away the attempt to clinch by Experiment I.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Watson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Experiment I is looking to clinch.
Experiment I fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watson manages to avoid it.
Watson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Watson stops Experiment I from standing up.
Experiment I is breathing heavily.
Watson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Experiment I swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Experiment I is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Watson is controlling him.
Watson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Experiment I keeping full guard, as Watson tries to pass.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Experiment I throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Experiment I takes the fight into the clinch.
Experiment I looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Experiment I lands a nice elbow.
Experiment I with a knee to the head.
Experiment I tries a knee to the head but Watson blocks it.
Watson pulls Experiment I into guard.
Watson wants to sweep here but Experiment I controlling him for the moment.
Experiment I avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Experiment I won't allow Watson to sweep him here.
Experiment I stands up and waves to Watson to follow him.
Experiment I tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Watson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Watson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Experiment I tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment I wants to clinch.
Experiment I tries to clinch but Watson is having none of it.
Watson has a takedown stuffed.
Russian Experiment I has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vic Watson.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Watson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Experiment I clinches up against the cage.
Experiment I lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Experiment I lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Watson managing to block the knees to the body from Experiment I.
Experiment I with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Experiment I crunches a lovely knee into Watson's ribcage.
Watson blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Experiment I throws an elbow but misses.
Experiment I comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Experiment I comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Experiment I just misses with a elbow thrown towards Watson's brow.
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.
Experiment I misses with a knee to the head.
Experiment I misses with an elbow over the top.
Experiment I lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Experiment I misses with an elbow over the top.
Experiment I looking to throw knees to the head but Watson is blocking nicely.
Experiment I creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Experiment I tries to land knees in the clinch but Watson avoids the damage to the body.
Watson takes an elbow to the temple.
Watson blocks an elbow strike.
Watson fails to pull guard.
Knees in the clinch landing for Experiment I.
Watson blocks the elbow strike.
Watson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Experiment I throws an elbow that misses.
Watson with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vic Watson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
An inside leg kick from Experiment I misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Watson.
Watson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Experiment I's waist but Experiment I gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Watson off to one side.
Russian Experiment I seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Watson misses with a takedown attempt - Experiment I sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Russian Experiment I has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vic Watson.
Experiment I fails with an attempt to clinch.
Watson shoots in looking for a takedown. Experiment I tries to sprawl out of it but Watson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Experiment I manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Watson shoots in looking for a takedown. Experiment I tries to sprawl out of it but Watson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Experiment I manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Experiment I circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Watson to the canvas! Watson doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Experiment I keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russian Experiment I!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James McFist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Loblaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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208 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James McFist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bob Loblaw!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loblaw forces McFist back against the cage and clinches.
Loblaw can't find room to land a body shot as McFist controls the action.
McFist stalling in the clinch but Loblaw improves position.
McFist lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Bob Loblaw has been cut.
McFist creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McFist leaning his opponent against the cage.
McFist pushes off an throws an elbow but Loblaw leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Loblaw misses with a body punch.
Loblaw lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McFist goes for a takedown in the clinch but Loblaw prevents it.
Loblaw 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.
Loblaw blocks the elbow strike.
Loblaw tries to stall but McFist uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Loblaw avoids the elbow strike from McFist, against the cage.
Loblaw tries a body shot but McFist blocks it.
Loblaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Loblaw tries for a takedown but McFist manages to get underhooks.
McFist lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McFist.
Loblaw leaning against his opponent.
Stalling in the clinch from McFist.
Loblaw drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McFist is looking to control Loblaw's arms but Loblaw gets an underhook and turns him. Now McFist has his back to the cage.
McFist takes a shot to the head.
McFist prevents the takedown attempt.
James McFist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Loblaw.
McFist stalling in the clinch.
McFist landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McFist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Loblaw avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFist slips a jab from Loblaw.
Loblaw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McFist.
McFist misses with a low kick as Loblaw jumps back.
McFist throws a quick inside leg kick.
Loblaw closes the distance and clinches.
Loblaw using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McFist has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Loblaw is working McFist over against the cage.
Loblaw wants to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, McFist throws an elbow but misses.
Loblaw has a couple of punches blocked by McFist.
Loblaw is working for takedown but McFist is calmly controlling the position for now.
Loblaw misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, McFist throws an elbow but misses.
McFist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McFist darts in and clinches Loblaw up against the cage.
Good body shot from Loblaw.
McFist is breathing heavily.
McFist pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Loblaw.
McFist lands an elbow that stopped Loblaw in his tracks for a moment.
Loblaw is working McFist over against the cage.
Loblaw working aggressively here.
Loblaw drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McFist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McFist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McFist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Loblaw trying to land knees to the body.
Loblaw missing with knees to the body.
Loblaw misses with a body punch.
McFist misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Loblaw.
Loblaw tries to work over McFist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Loblaw can't find room to land a body shot as McFist controls the action.
Loblaw ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Loblaw no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McFist is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Loblaw has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McFist wants to get up but he can't break Loblaw's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Loblaw is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McFist tries to land a leg kick but Loblaw saw it coming and moves away.
McFist showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Loblaw.
Nice jab there from Loblaw.
McFist tries to clinch but Loblaw is having none of it.
Loblaw wants to clinch.
Loblaw tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McFist swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McFist misses with a lunging right hand
and Loblaw counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McFist's guard now.
McFist wants to stand but Loblaw is controlling the position.
Loblaw drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McFist dives on top into guard.
Loblaw working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McFist doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McFist manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McFist gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
McFist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McFist shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Loblaw misses with a series of wild punches.
McFist falls off balance throwing a combination
and Loblaw counters with a low kick, right behind McFist 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bob Loblaw will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bob Loblaw's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McFist throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McFist misses with a combination
and Loblaw counters by clinching up.
McFist looking to stall.
Loblaw scores with a hook to the body.
Loblaw digs a right hand into McFist's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McFist's gas tank.
Loblaw looking to stall.
Loblaw can't find room to land a body shot as McFist controls the action.
McFist using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Loblaw has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A hook to the body from Loblaw.
Loblaw scores with a hook to the body.
Loblaw unloads a knee to the mid-section. McFist lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Loblaw blocks an elbow strike.
Loblaw blocks the elbow strike.
Loblaw lands a nice uppercut.
McFist scores with a nice hook to the head.
Loblaw avoids the elbow strike from McFist, against the cage.
Loblaw is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McFist pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McFist has Loblaw pushed against the cage.
McFist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McFist using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Loblaw has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Loblaw misses with a body punch.
McFist lands an elbow inside that Loblaw shrugs off.
Loblaw works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFist creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Loblaw has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McFist avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McFist lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Loblaw letting McFist take a breather here.
McFist lands an elbow inside that Loblaw shrugs off.
Loblaw is breathing heavily.
McFist lands an elbow just above Loblaw 's eye.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McFist.
Loblaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
Loblaw looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from McFist fails to land.
Loblaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McFist misses with a hook from the clinch.
McFist misses with an elbow over the top.
Loblaw tries to score a body lock takedown but McFist shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
James McFist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Loblaw.
Loblaw misses with the head strike.
Loblaw tries to work over McFist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Loblaw takes an elbow to the forehead.
Loblaw tries to stall but McFist uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Loblaw trying to land knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McFist misses with an elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Loblaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McFist tries to score a body lock takedown but Loblaw shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McFist lands an elbow inside that Loblaw shrugs off.
McFist lands a shoulder strike.
Loblaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McFist turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loblaw is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McFist's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McFist takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFist decides to return to a standing position.
Loblaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Loblaw closes the distance looking to clinch
and McFist counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McFist scoring well with a low kick there.
McFist tries to clinch there but Loblaw circles away.
McFist fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Loblaw scoring well with a low kick there.
Loblaw throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loblaw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McFist throws out the jab.
Loblaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but McFist swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Loblaw tries to clinch up but McFist circles away and keeps his distance.
Loblaw cracks the inside of McFist's front leg.
Loblaw shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McFist's guard.
Loblaw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Loblaw prevents McFist from getting back to his feet.
McFist keeping moving, preventing Loblaw from controlling successfully.
McFist preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McFist will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McFist preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Loblaw postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Loblaw content to stall in guard here.
Loblaw trying to control the position from guard on top but McFist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFist is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Loblaw works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Loblaw takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McFist is staying active underneath Loblaw, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McFist tries to kick Loblaw off but Loblaw keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Loblaw drops an elbow to the side of McFist's head.
McFist tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Loblaw manages to move to mount!
Loblaw looking to ground and pound but McFist is blocking nicely.
McFist is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McFist is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Loblaw looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
BOOM! Loblaw connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Loblaw trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bob Loblaw will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bob Loblaw's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Loblaw with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McFist avoids a punch combination nicely.
Loblaw tries to clinch but McFist moves out of range.
Loblaw checks the leg kick nicely there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
McFist misses with an uppercut
and Loblaw counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFist avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McFist misses with a low kick as Loblaw jumps back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Loblaw looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McFist throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Loblaw counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McFist's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loblaw thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Loblaw postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McFist has his feet on Loblaw's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
McFist throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Loblaw counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McFist's guard now.
Loblaw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Loblaw preventing the sweep.
Loblaw thows a big elbow that misses.
Loblaw is looking to work some ground and pound but McFist has wrist control.
Loblaw with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McFist kicks Loblaw off and gets to his feet.
Loblaw stuffs the takedown.
McFist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Loblaw swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McFist misses with a combination
and Loblaw makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFist throws a series of punches but Loblaw moves out of range.
McFist misses with a combination
and Loblaw counters with an outside leg kick.
Loblaw tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McFist counters with a shoot takedown. Loblaw fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loblaw trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
McFist in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McFist gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Loblaw takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Crunch! McFist slams his shin into Loblaw's torso.
A head kick misses from McFist.
McFist misses with a leg kick
and Loblaw counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loblaw drops an elbow to the side of McFist's head.
McFist is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Loblaw scores with a couple of nice shots.
McFist is rocked!
Loblaw trying to control the action but McFist is working from the bottom.
Loblaw drops an elbow to the side of McFist's head.
Oh McFist is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McFist wants to get back to his feet.
McFist seems to have got his legs back now.
Loblaw not doing much here.
McFist taking some punishment here, with Loblaw in his half guard.
McFist taking some punishment here, with Loblaw in his half guard.
Loblaw lands with a punch from half guard.
McFist is trying to stand up here but Loblaw is controlling him well.
Loblaw throwing shots but McFist is blocking nicely.
McFist won't allow Loblaw to pass to mount.
Loblaw is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McFist pushes Loblaw off looking to stand but Loblaw dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFist makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Loblaw tries to work over McFist's front leg with a kick but McFist checks it.
McFist tries to clinch but Loblaw moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Loblaw.
McFist tries to clinch but Loblaw is having none of it.
A nice leg kick lands there from McFist.
McFist is looking to slow Loblaw down with leg kicks.
McFist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loblaw motions for McFist to come forward. Loblaw throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Loblaw wants to clinch but McFist slips to the side
and McFist counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Bob Loblaw just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Bob Loblaw's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Loblaw wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Loblaw shoots in but no luck this time.
Loblaw tries to clinch
and McFist counters with a nice leg kick.
Loblaw uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McFist.
Loblaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Loblaw misses with a leg kick
and McFist counters with a good low kick that Loblaw was not able to check.
James McFist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McFist throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Loblaw counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Loblaw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McFist swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McFist wants to stand up but Loblaw is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFist 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.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Loblaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McFist is keeping the position for now.
Loblaw stops McFist from standing up.
Loblaw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McFist swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Loblaw counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McFist's guard now.
Loblaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McFist is keeping the position for now.
McFist wriggles free and stands up.
Loblaw closes the distance but McFist moves to the side
and McFist counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Loblaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McFist throws and low kick but Loblaw moves out of range easily.
Nice body kick from McFist.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loblaw wants to clinch.
Loblaw tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McFist fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Loblaw fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McFist sprawls well initially but Loblaw persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Loblaw keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Loblaw working the head and body with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McFist is trying to stand.
McFist makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Loblaw looks for a takedown but McFist sprawls well.
Loblaw misses with a head kick.
James McFist is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFist shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Loblaw shoots in and bounces McFist off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Loblaw throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McFist works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Loblaw with a flurry of punches that miss.
Loblaw trying to control the position from guard on top but McFist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McFist pushes Loblaw off and gets back to his feet.
Loblaw closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loblaw thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McFist's head.
Loblaw stops McFist from getting back to his feet.
Loblaw thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Loblaw is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Loblaw punishing his opponent with strikes.
Loblaw controlling his opponent.
McFist is squirming around, avoiding Loblaw's attempts to control the action.
McFist defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Loblaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McFist taking shots to the head.
McFist wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Loblaw wants to control the pace but McFist is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Loblaw dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Bob Loblaw's cut.
That's time! McFist's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Loblaw digs a good body shot into McFist's ribs.
Loblaw wants to slow McFist down by chopping away at his legs.
A jab from Loblaw misses.
Loblaw throws a head kick that misses.
McFist misses with a leg kick
and Loblaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Loblaw looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFist swats away the attempt to clinch by Loblaw.
McFist throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFist throws out a leg kick but Loblaw moves out of range and McFist only half commits.
The fight stays on the outside here - McFist looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Loblaw dodges the punch combination from McFist.
Loblaw instigates a clinch.
McFist is pressed up against the cage. Loblaw has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McFist down to the mat. McFist avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Loblaw tries for a takedown but McFist sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McFist on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Loblaw. Loblaw obviously looking to wear him down.
Loblaw swings for the body but McFist moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Loblaw throws a head kick but McFist moves out of range.
McFist misses with a leg kick
and Loblaw counters with a nice low kick that buckles McFist's knee momentarily.
Loblaw scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Loblaw in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... McFist is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bob Loblaw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waldir Maluco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pouncy McGee (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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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Waldir Maluco!
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, Pouncy McGee!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maluco throws a looping overhand right but McGee ducks down to avoid it.
McGee feints and as Maluco raises his hands in defense, McGee changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maluco pulls McGee in to control the position.
Maluco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGee on the ground.
McGee drops back looking for a leg! Maluco is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maluco manages to kick McGee off! McGee jumps back into Maluco's guard.
Maluco is looking for a triangle but McGee pushes his legs off easily.
Maluco keeping moving, preventing McGee from controlling successfully.
McGee 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.
McGee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maluco working for a triangle but McGee defends it easily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Maluco thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maluco looks to land a right hand but McGee moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee shoots in but no luck this time.
McGee closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maluco to the mat! Maluco manages to get full guard.
Maluco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maluco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maluco looking for a sweep. Not yet Maluco, not yet.
McGee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maluco is keeping the position for now.
Maluco seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Maluco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maluco is breathing heavily.
McGee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McGee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maluco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McGee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
McGee tries to control but Maluco wriggling away.
McGee punching from mount but Maluco doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maluco tries to lock up and control but McGee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Maluco is squirming around, avoiding McGee's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Maluco holds on to McGee as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Maluco wants to try and get back to his feet.
McGee has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Maluco's face.
McGee trying to control but Maluco is having none of it.
McGee is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Maluco has managed to escape the submission attempt.
McGee looking to control but Maluco is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McGee looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Maluco wants to control but McGee is having none of it.
McGee trying to control but Maluco is having none of it.
McGee wants to finish this one by submission but Maluco is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McGee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maluco bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Maluco wants to control from the top but McGee keeps moving.
McGee had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Maluco is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. McGee Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Maluco's back instead.
McGee is looking for the choke from the back position but Maluco is controlling his hands well.
Maluco trying to control the action but McGee just sinks the hooks in.
McGee is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Maluco has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but McGee has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Maluco taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. McGee doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pouncy McGee!
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