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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Rasillio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Billburry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasillio comes to the cage accompanied by Clutch-A Shogun named Marcus. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alejandro Rasillio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Billburry!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasillio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Billburry but Billburry pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rasillio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rasillio throws a head kick but Billburry moves out of range.
Billburry blocks a head kick by Rasillio.
Rasillio shoots for a double leg takedown but Billburry sprawls well. He's pushed Rasillio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Billburry slips a jab and a cross from Rasillio.
Rasillio misses with a wild body shot.
Alejandro Rasillio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rasillio tries to clinch there but Billburry circles away.
Rasillio throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Daniel Billburry has been cut.
Rasillio throws a wild body kick that Billburry sees coming a mile off.
Rasillio moves in looking to clinch but Billburry pushes him off.
Rasillio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rasillio misses with a takedown attempt - Billburry sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Rasillio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasillio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Billburry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rasillio tries to close the distance and clinch but Billburry swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rasillio misses with a head kick.
Rasillio throws a leg kick but Billburry sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rasillio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rasillio is breathing heavily.
Rasillio misses with a double jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rasillio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rasillio fails with the takedown.
Rasillio throws a right and a left that Billburry avoids nicely.
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.
Billburry scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billburry working the ground and pound effectively.
Rasillio defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Billburry.
Rasillio is squirming around, avoiding Billburry's attempts to control the action.
Billburry is working for a guillotine from mount but Rasillio frees his head quite easily.
Rasillio is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billburry working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rasillio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Billburry looking for a guillotine from mount but Rasillio is having none of it.
Rasillio really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Billburry takes Rasillio's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billburry has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Billburry patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Rasillio is trying to stand back up.
Rasillio trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I really don't envy Rasillio right now.
Billburry is cranking Rasillio's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Rasillio! He's tightened the choke and Rasillio is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Billburry!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Rickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff McDaniel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDaniel comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Prodigy: Warrior's Dance kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jeff McDaniel is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Rocky Rickson!
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, Jeff McDaniel!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right followed by a crushing left from McDaniel knocks Rickson out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jeff McDaniel!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Holiday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikita Kotoski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holiday comes to the cage accompanied by Korn - Blind. Nikita Kotoski is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Improved boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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, Dan Holiday!
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, Nikita Kotoski!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holiday misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dan Holiday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Holiday scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Nikita Kotoski has been cut.
Holiday throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kotoski.
Holiday is looking to score with low kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Holiday slips a jab and a cross from Kotoski.
Holiday throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kotoski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kotoski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kotoski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Holiday looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Holiday is working hard here to advance position.
Holiday manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kotoski manages to get himself to 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!
Holiday has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kotoski is proving hard to escape from.
Kotoski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kotoski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holiday avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kotoski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotoski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kotoski looks gassed!
Holiday distracts Kotoski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Holiday with a nice head shot there.
Kotoski is looking for a triangle but Holiday pushes his legs off easily.
Holiday wanted to stand there but Kotoski had control of the position.
Kotoski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Holiday preventing the sweep.
Holiday has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kotoski is proving hard to escape from.
Kotoski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holiday can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kotoski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kotoski pushes a forearm under Holiday's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Holiday is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nikita Kotoski!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Cosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Miller might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Drowning Pool - Step Up. Cosby has chosen Cosby Show as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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215 lbs
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212 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dave Miller!
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, Bill Cosby!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cosby gets caught flat footed, as Miller shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cosby working for a triangle but Miller defends it easily.
Cosby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Cosby is retaining full guard.
Cosby has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cosby wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miller cracks Cosby with a solid left hand.
Cosby pushes a forearm under Miller's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Miller is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bill Cosby!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tortilla Flats (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateo Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flats's entrance music is Pantera--Walk. A fine choice. Sobral has chosen Prodigy - Smack My Bitch Up as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tortilla Flats!
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, Mateo Sobral!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flats lands a head kick!
Sobral tries for a takedown but Flats sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sobral shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Flats as he jumps to the side.
Sobral shoots for a takedown but Flats saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tortilla Flats has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateo Sobral.
Sobral looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Flats misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sobral shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Flats pinned against the cage. Flats gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sobral shoots in but Flats avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sobral closes the distance and clinches up with Flats, looking for a takedown. Sobral pushes Flats against the cage but Flats circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Sobral 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Flats misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral shoots in for a double leg but Flats sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Flats lands a front kick.
Flats getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sobral misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sobral shoots in but Flats avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tortilla Flats is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sobral looks gassed!
Sobral looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Flats is fending him off so far but Sobral persists. Nope, Flats circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Sobral.
Flats ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sobral will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Flats scores with a one two! Sobral had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flats lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sobral is rocked!
Sobral tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Flats swivels and escapes.
Sobral is still on wobbly legs! Can Flats finish him?
Flats throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sobral seems to have recovered his senses.
Sobral fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Sobral or perhaps it was just good defense by Flats which made him look bad.
Sobral shoots in but Flats avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Flats fails to land with a series of punches.
Sobral tries to clinch but Flats is having none of it.
Sobral throws a series of punches but Flats avoids them all with ease.
Mateo Sobral seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flats misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flats misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sobral.
Sobral misses with a few strikes there.
Nice sprawl there from Flats as Sobral shoots in.
Sobral throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Flats's waist but Flats gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sobral off to one side.
Sobral will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Flats throws a nice looking combination but Sobral bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice combo by Flats! Oh, that's hurt him - Sobral falls to the canvas and Flats follows him into side control.
Sobral is looking for a sweep.
Sobral gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sobral is looking to improve his position.
Flats not doing much here.
Sobral is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobral trying to control but Flats postures up.
Flats prevents Sobral from improving his position.
Flats wants to stand up but Sobral has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Sobral tries to roll over but Flats keeps him under control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flats tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Flats is looking to chop away at Sobral's legs.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tortilla Flats dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Flats will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sobral gets the takedown into side control.
Flats dodges the ground and pound from Sobral.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flats is looking for a sweep.
Sobral is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Flats knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sobral working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Flats's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral throws a strike aimed at the side of Flats's head but Flats avoids it well.
Sobral wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flats keeps working.
Flats managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sobral.
Sobral is breathing heavily.
Sobral working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sobral is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Flats is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sobral tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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.
Flats manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sobral is trying to work for a kimura but Flats is defending well.
Sobral seems to be looking for submissions.
Sobral looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sobral seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Flats does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobral is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Flats defends it well.
Flats tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sobral has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Flats is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sobral tries to control but Flats wriggling away.
Flats is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sobral goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Flats turns into him and now he's in Sobral's guard.
Sobral looking for a guillotine here but Flats defends easily.
Sobral working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Flats has passed into half guard!
Flats is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flats manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sobral to take his back!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateo Sobral showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Flats slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Flats works the jab nicely.
Sobral closes this distance looking for a takedown but Flats circles away.
Sobral takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sobral falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Flats counter with a right hand.
Flats goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sobral tries for a takedown but Flats circles away easily
and Flats counters with a left and a right that stings Sobral.
Sobral shoots and misses
and Sobral takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tortilla Flats has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateo Sobral.
Flats scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sobral doesn't seem bothered though.
Sobral gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Flats counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sobral thinking.
Sobral shoots in for a double leg but Flats sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sobral shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Flats counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Flats.
Tortilla Flats is winning the standup battle so far.
Sobral doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Flats counters with a left to the body.
Flats misses with a few strikes there.
Sobral tries for a takedown but Flats circles away easily
and Flats counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No luck for Sobral with that takedown attempt.
Sobral fails with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Sobral, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sobral shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Flats as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sobral takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sobral shoots and misses
and Flats counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sobral thinking.
Flats lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sobral lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sobral gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Flats to counter with a crisp jab.
Sobral takes a swing at Flats's ribcage but misses.
Sobral misses with a takedown attempt
and Flats counters with a two punch combo.
Flats throws a jab when Sobral was well out of range.
Flats misses with a wild body shot.
Sobral fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sobral misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobral shoots in looking for a takedown. Flats tries to sprawl out of it but Sobral keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Flats manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Flats comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sobral shoots in but Flats avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No joy there for Sobral, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Flats scores with a shot to the body.
Flats lunges at Sobral with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sobral's hand.
Nice takedown defense from Flats. No joy for Sobral on that attempt.
Sobral fails with the takedown
and Flats counters with a nice body shot.
Flats misses with a few strikes there.
Sobral has his takedown stuffed
and Flats counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Sobral down! Flats is looking to finish but Sobral is intelligently defending himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flats wants to pass the guard but Sobral is keeping the position.
Flats slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Sobral.
Flats is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sobral can do to turn this around?
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!
Flats trying to control from half guard but Sobral is working away.
Sobral is looking for a sweep. Flats is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Flats tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Sobral gets full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sobral looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Flats postures up in Sobral's guard and throws a big left but Sobral blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tortilla Flats showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Flats has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tortilla Flats!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Masters Max (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and james graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cypress Hill - Insane In The Membrane. graham comes into a darkened arena with his song building. u could be mine kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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225 lbs
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262 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Basic striking
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Masters Max!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, james graham!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Max with that takedown attempt.
graham looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nice sprawl there from graham as Max shoots in.
Max shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with graham but graham pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masters Max. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Max throws a wild body kick that graham sees coming a mile off.
Max fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Max shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says graham as he avoids it easily.
graham looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Max escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. graham gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
graham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Max lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for graham!
Max mounts graham! Really nice guard pass there!
Max throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Max lands with some strikes.
graham can't escape the position.
graham is squirming around, avoiding Max's attempts to control the action.
graham is in all sorts of trouble here.
Max looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Max working the ground and pound effectively.
Max looking to ground and pound but graham is blocking nicely.
Max working for a guillotine from mount but graham is in no mood to give up.
graham flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
graham is trying desperately to improve position.
graham really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Max. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Max looking to control but graham is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Max looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
graham is squirming around, avoiding Max's attempts to control the action.
graham has left one of his arms exposed and Max doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. graham screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Masters Max!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Tolstoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Barreto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tolstoy comes to the cage accompanied by Prong - Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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22
300 lbs
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21
275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Andre Tolstoy!
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, Jose Barreto!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolstoy shoots in and drives through. Barreto sprawls well.
Tolstoy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barreto pinned against the cage. Barreto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Andre Tolstoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooh a lovely combination from Barreto sends Tolstoy down but not out. Barreto dives into side control looking to finish.
Tolstoy is rocked!
It looks like Andre Tolstoy has been cut.
Barreto stands up.
Oh Tolstoy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barreto tries a head kick but it misses.
Tolstoy looks for a takedown but Barreto sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Tolstoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barreto throws a sloppy head kick and Tolstoy moves out of range easily.
Tolstoy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barreto's waist but Barreto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tolstoy off to one side.
Barreto throws a head kick that misses.
Tolstoy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barreto swivels and escapes.
Barreto moves into the clinch.
Barreto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barreto misses with a knee strike.
Barreto tries to land a knee to the head but Tolstoy blocks with his arms.
Barreto misses with a knee to the head.
Tolstoy seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barreto prevents a takedown attempt there.
Barreto looking to throw knees to the head but Tolstoy is blocking nicely.
Tolstoy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barreto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Barreto misses with a knee strike.
Tolstoy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barreto prevents it.
Barreto prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tolstoy is breathing heavily.
Tolstoy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barreto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barreto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tolstoy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Barreto parries the strikes from Tolstoy easily there. Tolstoy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Barreto to escape.
Barreto pushes Tolstoy away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tolstoy gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tolstoy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Barreto is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tolstoy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tolstoy working the head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barreto throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Tolstoy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Barreto is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tolstoy asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Barreto taking punishment in the form of punches.
Barreto is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Barreto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tolstoy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tolstoy creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barreto is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tolstoy has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Barreto explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Tolstoy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tolstoy showed some decent athleticism there.
Barreto tries to kick Tolstoy off but Tolstoy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tolstoy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tolstoy prevents Barreto from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tolstoy trying to pass the guard but Barreto defending well.
Tolstoy 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.
Barreto trying to control from the bottom.
Tolstoy wants to take a breather but Barreto is having none of it.
Barreto wants to control but Tolstoy is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tolstoy working Barreto over with strikes.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tolstoy looks to score with a jab to the body but Barreto is just out of range.
Tolstoy scores a takedown into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barreto is desperately trying to improve his position but Tolstoy has a good base and remains in mount.
Tolstoy punching from mount but Barreto doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Barreto is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Barreto is trying desperately to improve position.
Tolstoy won't let Barreto get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Tolstoy throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Barreto working to try and regain half guard.
Tolstoy lands with some strikes.
Barreto wants to hold on but Tolstoy pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barreto really wants to buck Tolstoy off and get back to his feet.
Barreto is desperately trying to improve his position but Tolstoy has a good base and remains in mount.
Tolstoy looking to ground and pound but Barreto is blocking nicely.
Barreto is trying to stand.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Andre Tolstoy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andre Tolstoy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tolstoy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barreto counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Barreto tries to bum rush Tolstoy with a series of wild strikes but Tolstoy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tolstoy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barreto looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tolstoy working the ground and pound from side control.
Barreto tries to buck Tolstoy off but Tolstoy is having none of it.
Barreto dodges the ground and pound from Tolstoy.
Tolstoy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Barreto is avoiding damage well.
Tolstoy throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tolstoy scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tolstoy scoring with punches and elbows.
Barreto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tolstoy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tolstoy working over Barreto with some ground and pound. Barreto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tolstoy is looking to take a break and control but Barreto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barreto is looking to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barreto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tolstoy.
Barreto is trying to stand.
Andre Tolstoy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tolstoy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Barreto clinches with his opponent.
Barreto scores with a knee to the head.
Tolstoy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Barreto with a knee to the head.
Barreto scores a nice knee to the body.
Barreto landing knees to the head.
Tolstoy looking for a takedown.
Barreto missing with knees to the body.
Tolstoy lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Barreto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tolstoy.
Tolstoy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barreto is trying to stand back up but Tolstoy is controlling him
Barreto has hold of Tolstoy's hands but Tolstoy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tolstoy working over Barreto with some ground and pound. Barreto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tolstoy wants to pass to mount but Barreto is defending the position.
Barreto makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barreto drops Tolstoy with a straight right hand, right on the button! Barreto follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Barreto!
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