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AFC 22 - Hyabusa vs. Newheart PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Cerqueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cerqueira kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is CPM 22 - Dias Atrás. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Cerqueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cerqueira has a takedown stuffed.
Horrible takedown by Cerqueira or perhaps it was just good defense by Rivera which made him look bad.
Cerqueira fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Cerqueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cerqueira shoots in and bounces Rivera off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivera wants to stand up but Cerqueira is controlling him.
Cerqueirais looking to pass into half guard but Rivera pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rivera is in guard.
Rivera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rivera tries to stand but Cerqueira is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cerqueira has an active guard here but Rivera has managed to pass into half guard.
Rivera seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Cerqueira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cerqueira blocks a head kick by Rivera.
Cerqueira shoots in for a double leg but Rivera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cerqueira has a takedown stuffed.
Rivera has managed to clinch.
Rivera stops a takedown attempt from Cerqueira.
Rivera tries to land a knee to the head but Cerqueira blocks with his arms.
Cerqueira drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rivera gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cerqueira is breathing heavily.
Rivera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cerqueira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rivera swivels and escapes.
Nice takedown defense from Rivera. No joy for Cerqueira on that attempt.
Cerqueira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carlos Cerqueira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rivera throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rivera drives through and clinches with Cerqueira against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera prevents the takedown attempt.
Cerqueira has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rivera uses from the top position.
Cerqueira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cerqueira working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rivera has passed into half guard!
Cerqueira tries to roll over but Rivera keeps him under control.
Cerqueira is pressing down on Rivera's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rivera decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cerqueira, up you get!
Cerqueira fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rivera sprawls well initially but Cerqueira persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cerqueira seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Rivera has recovered full guard.
Rivera is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Cerqueira goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rivera prevents it.
Rivera stalling the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerqueira can't get the takedown.
Cerqueira wants a takedown but no success here.
Rivera tries to throw a body punch but Cerqueira avoids it by throwing Rivera back against the cage.
Rivera is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cerqueira is keeping busy.
Cerqueira drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rivera gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cerqueira on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cerqueira on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cerqueira jumps guard but Rivera stands there with Cerqueira around his waist. Cerqueira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rivera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cerqueira scores a takedown into full mount!
Rivera is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Rivera is controlling an arm, preventing Cerqueira from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rivera is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerqueira goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rivera is on top in guard.
Rivera stands up and waves to Cerqueira to follow him.
Rivera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cerqueira shoots for a takedown but Rivera saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cerqueira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rivera's waist but Rivera gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cerqueira off to one side.
Cerqueira tries for a takedown but Rivera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Rivera dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice sprawl there from Rivera as Cerqueira shoots in.
Cerqueira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cerqueira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rivera as he avoids it easily.
Rivera throws a wild body kick that Cerqueira sees coming a mile off.
Cerqueira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rivera swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Cerqueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cerqueira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rivera tries to avoid it but Cerqueira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rivera to the ground. Rivera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jorge Rivera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Cerqueira with that takedown attempt.
Cerqueira gets the takedown into side control.
Cerqueira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rivera is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rivera throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Cerqueira drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cerqueira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rivera knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Cerqueira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cerqueira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cerqueira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rivera knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cerqueira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rivera knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cerqueira tries to advance to mount but Rivera denies him.
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.
Cerqueira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rivera is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cerqueira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rivera, who protects the arm well.
Rivera is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Cerqueira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Rivera tries a head kick but it misses.
Cerqueira changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rivera looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cerqueira tries to advance to mount but Rivera denies him.
Cerqueira swings around for an armbar but Rivera sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cerqueira's guard.
Cerqueira looking for a guillotine here but Rivera defends easily.
Rivera won't allow Cerqueira to sweep him here.
Cerqueira has his foot on Rivera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rivera works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera stands up and waves to Cerqueira to follow him.
Nice sprawl there from Rivera as Cerqueira shoots in.
Cerqueira tries for a takedown but Rivera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rivera lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Carlos Cerqueira has been cut.
Rivera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cerqueira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rivera as he avoids it easily.
Cerqueira checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cerqueira blocks a head kick by Rivera.
Rivera tries to clinch up but Cerqueira circles away and keeps his distance.
Cerqueira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rivera is fending him off so far but Cerqueira persists. Nope, Rivera circles away and we're back to standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cerqueira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rivera but Rivera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rivera looks to land a combination but Cerqueira avoids it well.
Cerqueira looks for a takedown but Rivera sprawls well.
Cerqueira looks for a takedown but Rivera sprawls well.
Cerqueira scores a takedown into full mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rivera trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Carlos Cerqueira will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carlos Cerqueira's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Cerqueira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rivera is fending him off so far but Cerqueira persists. Nope, Rivera circles away and we're back to standing.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rivera in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Rivera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rivera stuffs the takedown attempt from Cerqueira. Cerqueira gets slowly back to his feet.
Cerqueira has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Cerqueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cerqueira checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cerqueira shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Cerqueira was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cerqueira is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rivera has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rivera!
Cerqueira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rivera decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rivera thows a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cerqueira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cerqueira shoots in for a takedown but Rivera shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cerqueira moves away.
Rivera clinches.
Cerqueira tries for a takedown but Rivera manages to get underhooks.
Rivera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown by Cerqueira or perhaps it was just good defense by Rivera which made him look bad.
Cerqueira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rivera pinned against the cage. Rivera gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cerqueira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Cerqueira with that takedown attempt.
Cerqueira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cerqueira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown by Cerqueira or perhaps it was just good defense by Rivera which made him look bad.
Jorge Rivera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cerqueira shoots in and drives through. Rivera sprawls well.
Cerqueira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cerqueira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rivera as he jumps to the side.
Cerqueira fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera moves into the clinch.
Cerqueira blocks a body shot from Rivera.
Rivera is trying to break the clinch but Cerqueira has him pressed against the cage.
Rivera is stalling here.
Rivera has had enough of the clinch but Cerqueira keeps him there for the moment.
Cerqueira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rivera is pressed up against the cage. Cerqueira has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rivera down to the mat. Rivera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rivera thows a body shot but no joy.
Cerqueira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rivera circles away.
Cerqueira shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Cerqueira jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rivera is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rivera and Cerqueira has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Rivera pushes Cerqueira away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cerqueira gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Cerqueira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rivera is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cerqueira has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerqueira is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rivera has escaped the position, nice work there.
Carlos Cerqueira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cerqueira advances nicely into full mount.
Rivera is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Cerqueira is trying to take his opponent's back.
Cerqueira is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rivera has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rivera!
Rivera stands and steps away. Cerqueira gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rivera swinging wilding here.
Cerqueira shoots in looking for a takedown. Rivera tries to sprawl out of it but Cerqueira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rivera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cerqueira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rivera but Rivera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerqueira shoots in for a double leg but Rivera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cerqueira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cerqueira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cerqueira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cerqueira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rivera tries to avoid it but Cerqueira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rivera to the ground. Rivera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cerqueira shoots for a double leg takedown but Rivera sprawls well. He's pushed Cerqueira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cerqueira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rivera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cerqueira tries for a takedown but Rivera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rivera darts in and clinches Cerqueira up against the cage.
Cerqueira drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rivera stalling the fight.
Cerqueira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rivera gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cerqueira tries to score a body lock takedown but Rivera shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cerqueira has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rivera avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cerqueira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rivera smiles and moves away.
Rivera throws a leg kick but Cerqueira sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cerqueira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rivera is fending him off so far but Cerqueira persists. Nope, Rivera circles away and we're back to standing.
Rivera misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Rivera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rivera has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Rivera!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Figari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarmo Ek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Figari comes to the cage accompanied by Here comes the boom. Ek is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pixies - Tame. Jarmo Ek has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andrew Figari!
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, Jarmo Ek!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Figari swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Figari circles away from the clinch attempt.
Figari shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ek as he jumps to the side.
Ek tries to clinch there but Figari circles away.
Ek fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ek has his takedown stuffed
and Figari counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ek won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Figari stands up.
Figari 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.
Ek is looking to sweep but instead, Figari has passed into half guard.
Ek gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ek wants to sweep but no luck.
Ek lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Figari!
Ek wants to take Figari's back here but Figari is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Figari is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Ek throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
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.
Figari is looking to get to half guard.
Figari is trying to stand up.
Figari takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ek goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Figari turns into him and now he's in Ek's guard.
Ek looks gassed!
Figari wants to control from the top but Ek keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ek working for a triangle but Figari defends it easily.
Ek throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Figari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ek is keeping the position for now.
Ek is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Figari is controlling him.
Ek looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Figari passes into half guard.
Figari decides to return to a standing position.
Nice sprawl there from Ek as Figari shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Figari 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.
Figari fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Figari changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ek looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ek is looking for a sweep.
Ek is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Figari has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ek wants to clinch but Figari slips to the side
and Figari counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Figari is keen to just control but Ek is a slippery customer.
Ek looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ek moves into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figari working some strikes from top position.
Ek lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Figari!
Ek has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Figari's face.
Ek stands up from mount. Strange move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ek throws a series of punches but Figari moves out of range.
Ek tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Figari counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Andrew Figari overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ek is looking to escape.
Ek tries to roll over but Figari keeps him under control.
Figari working over Ek with some ground and pound. Ek looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Figari postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Ek to stand up.
Figari swats away the attempt to clinch by Ek.
Figari circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figari scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Figari decides to stand back up.
Ek slow jab from Figari misses its intended target.
Ek stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Figari shoots in and drives through. Ek sprawls well.
Ek stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Figari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ek closes the distance but Figari moves to the side
and Figari counters with a single leg into guard. Ek didn't expect that.
Ek looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Figari passes into side control.
Ek is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ek is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Figari is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Ek bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ek wants to control from the top but Figari keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Figari dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ek tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Figari counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ek's guard now.
Ek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ek controls Figari momentarily but Figari frees himself.
Ek looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Figari stands up from Ek's guard - Figari perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jarmo Ek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ek fails with the takedown
and Figari decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ek's guard.
Ek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figari throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Figari stands up from Ek's guard - Figari perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ek shoots and misses
and Figari counters by clinching up.
Figari could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Figari has hold of one of Ek's legs. Ek is fighting the takedown attempt but Figari gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Figari doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Figari manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ek looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ek looking for a guillotine here but Figari defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ek working for a triangle but Figari defends it easily.
Ek is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Figari prevents a takedown attempt there.
Andrew Figari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarmo Ek.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ek connects with a knee to the head.
Ek with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ek throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Figari blocks it with crossed arms.
Figari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Figari changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ek looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Figari decides to stand back up. Figari steps back and let's Ek get back to his feet.
Figari shoots in and bounces Ek off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Figari stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Figari looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Figari decides to stand and escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Figari drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Figari loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ek pulls Figari in close to his closed guard and prevents Figari from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jarmo Ek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ek wants to improve his position but instead Figari has moved into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ek misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Figari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Figari, 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Figari!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Greg Stairs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ty Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Webb has chosen I'm Alright as his entrance music. Ty Webb has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Greg Stairs's chin.
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169 lbs
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174 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Greg Stairs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ty Webb!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webb closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Webb jumps into guard, dragging Stairs to the mat.
Stairs 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.
Webb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stairs sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Webb's guard.
Webb actively working from the bottom here.
Stairs seems to be working for a kimura but Webb defends the submission attempt.
Webb flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Stairs wants to pass to mount but Webb is defending the position.
Stairs stands up out of the half guard.
Webb closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Webb working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb is looking to take a break and control but Stairs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Webb stands up and beckons Stairs to his feet.
Stairs misses with a takedown
and Webb counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stairs won't be happy with that.
Stairs is breathing heavily.
Webb wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stairs, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Stairs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stairs is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stairs manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Webb working Stairs over with strikes.
Webb wants to stand up but Stairs has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Webb is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stairs is trying to maintain the position but Webb is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Webb has his takedown stuffed
so Stairs counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Webb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stairs is one step ahead there.
Stairs wants to control from the top but Webb keeps moving.
Webb really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stairs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb is looking for a triangle but Stairs pushes his legs off easily.
Stairs thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stairs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stairs wants to control but Webb is keeping him busy.
Stairs working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stairs throws a predictable looking body shot
and Webb counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Webb.
Webb trying to control but Stairs is working from the bottom.
Webb postures up.
Webb must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stairs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stairs stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Webb to get to his feet.
Stairs misses with a takedown attempt
and Webb counters by clinching up.
Webb breaks from the clinch.
Webb throws a head kick but Stairs moves out of range.
Stairs shoots in and bounces Webb off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stairs wants to control from the top but Webb keeps moving.
Stairs stands and throws Webb's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stairs thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stairs trying to control the position but Webb is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ty Webb will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Webb misses with a body shot.
Webb gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stairs counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Webb's guard now.
Webb throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stairs slips nicely into half guard.
Stairs is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Webb is just riding it out for now. Stairs eventually gives up the hold.
Stairs seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Webb is trying to maintain the position but Stairs is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stairs moves into full mount! Webb won't be happy about that!
Stairs controlling from the full mount.
Webb is desperately trying to improve his position but Stairs has a good base and remains in mount.
Stairs tries to control but Webb wriggling away.
Webb tries to hold on but Stairs postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stairs goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Webb turns into him and now he's in Stairs's guard.
Webb trying to control but Stairs is working from the bottom.
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.
Webb loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stairs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stairs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stairs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Webb trying to control the position from guard on top but Stairs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Webb distracts Stairs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Webb stands and steps away. Stairs gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Webb avoids the head kick by Stairs.
A low kick from Stairs is predictable there
and Webb counters with a single leg into guard. Stairs didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stairs working a defensive guard here.
Webb trying to control but Stairs is working from the bottom.
Stairs working a defensive guard here.
Webb with a flurry of punches that miss.
Webb wants to pass the guard but Stairs is keeping the position.
Webb postures up in Stairs's guard and throws a big left but Stairs blocks it.
Stairs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stairs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stairs misses with a takedown attempt
so Webb counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stairs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Webb's guard.
Stairs trying to control but Webb is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stairs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stairs tries for a kimura but Webb is defending well.
Stairs trying to control the position but Webb is working away.
Stairs 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 referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Stairs tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stairs has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stairs tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stairs has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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 Greg Stairs will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Webb gets caught flat footed, as Stairs shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Webb wants to sweep but no luck.
Stairs trying to control but Webb is working from the bottom.
Webb is looking for a triangle but Stairs pushes his legs off easily.
Stairs wants to control from the top but Webb keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Webb preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Stairs is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Webb Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Stairs's back instead.
Webb is not going to allow Stairs to sit and survive in this position.
Stairs turns into Webb and is now in his guard.
Stairs wants to get up but he can't break Webb's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Webb has taken the fight to the clinch.
Webb controlling the action here for a moment.
Stairs tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Webb smiles and moves away.
Stairs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Webb as he avoids it easily.
Webb darts in and clinches Stairs up against the cage.
Webb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Webb moves into range and clinches up with Stairs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb drags the fight down to the ground.
Stairs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Webb looking to control.
Webb looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Webb is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Webb controls Stairs momentarily but Stairs frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stairs closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Webb to the mat! Webb manages to get full guard.
Stairs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stairs throwing strikes but missing.
Webb keeping moving, preventing Stairs from controlling successfully.
Stairs postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb keeping full guard, as Stairs tries to pass.
Stairs trying to control the position from guard on top but Webb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stairs passes into half guard.
Stairs works his foot free and advances to mount.
Stairs controlling from mount.
Webb is bucking up trying to escape but Stairs cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Stairs dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webb really wants to buck Stairs off and get back to his feet.
Stairs gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Webb bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stairs's head.
Webb closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Stairs is trying to control Webb's posture but Webb avoids it.
Stairs is looking for a sweep.
Webb is looking to take a break and control but Stairs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stairs is looking to regain half guard here but Webb keeps moving and retains side control.
Stairs is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Webb off and has taken his back!
Webb manages to stand up with Stairs still on his back. Eventually Stairs drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Greg Stairs.
I think Stairs 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ty Webb!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luchino Fabrazio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Guilherme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mauricio Guilherme is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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147 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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151 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very quick |
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Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luchino Fabrazio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Guilherme!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guilherme steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fabrazio.
Fabrazio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fabrazio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fabrazio misses with a wild body shot.
Guilherme tries to clinch up
and Fabrazio counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabrazio fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guilherme wants a takedown.
Guilherme breaks from the clinch.
Fabrazio closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fabrazio lands in his opponent's guard.
Fabrazio pushing down on Guilherme's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fabrazio is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Guilherme doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fabrazio.
Fabrazio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fabrazio wants to work for an arm triangle but Guilherme is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fabrazio seems to be working for a kimura but Guilherme defends the submission attempt.
Fabrazio is breathing heavily.
Fabrazio is working for a kimura but Guilherme is defending it quite comfortably.
Guilherme regains full guard. Nicely done.
Guilherme is striking off his back. Fabrazio thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guilherme tries to roll over but Fabrazio keeps him under control.
Guilherme manages to get to full guard.
Fabrazio preventing the sweep.
Guilherme is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fabrazio drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Guilherme manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fabrazio has Guilherme in his guard.
Guilherme preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Guilherme 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.
Fabrazio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fabrazio keeping full guard, as Guilherme tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fabrazio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fabrazio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guilherme doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Guilherme manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luchino Fabrazio dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A punch combination from Guilherme misses.
Guilherme wants to clinch but Fabrazio slips to the side
and Fabrazio counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fabrazio wants to stand up but Guilherme is controlling the position.
Fabrazio is working for a kimura here but Guilherme manages to reverse the position and he's now in Fabrazio's guard.
Fabrazio isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Guilherme stacks Fabrazio on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Guilherme!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guilherme thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fabrazio is looking to regain half guard here but Guilherme keeps moving and retains side control.
Guilherme thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Guilherme is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fabrazio knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fabrazio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fabrazio sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guilherme prevents Fabrazio from improving his position.
Fabrazio tries to kick Guilherme off in order to stand up. Guilherme Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Fabrazio looking for a sweep but Guilherme has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Fabrazio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabrazio is working hard here to advance position.
Fabrazio regains half guard.
Fabrazio looking for a kimura from the bottom but Guilherme passes into side control!
Fabrazio manages to get back to half guard.
Fabrazio wants to get back to his feet.
Fabrazio is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Guilherme pulls his head out easily.
Guilherme is looking for a kimura but Fabrazio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Guilherme to get the leverage.
Fabrazio is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Guilherme pulls his head out easily.
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.
Fabrazio looking for submissions off his back.
Fabrazio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fabrazio is looking to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Guilherme moves out of range as Fabrazio throws a body kick.
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 Luchino Fabrazio will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Fabrazio takes a swing at Guilherme's ribcage but misses.
Guilherme tries to clinch up
and Fabrazio counters with a takedown into side control.
Luchino Fabrazio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
What's Guilherme going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Fabrazio working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fabrazio tries for a kimura but Guilherme is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Guilherme's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fabrazio goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Guilherme rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fabrazio's guard! Nice work there by Guilherme!
Fabrazio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Guilherme can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fabrazio can't keep his opponent in guard - Guilherme advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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.
Fabrazio wants to improve his position but Guilherme is controlling well.
Guilherme sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fabrazio regains full guard. Nicely done.
Guilherme trying to control but Fabrazio is working from the bottom.
Fabrazio scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fabrazio fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabrazio throws a series of punches but Guilherme moves out of range.
Fabrazio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Luchino Fabrazio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fabrazio misses with a double jab
and Guilherme counters with a two punch combo.
Guilherme avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fabrazio closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Guilherme to the mat! Guilherme manages to get full guard.
Fabrazio drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Fabrazio as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Guilherme screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Fabrazio! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Luchino Fabrazio!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raul Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes to the cage accompanied by Mobb Deep - Cold as Ice. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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182 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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22
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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Decent boxing
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raul Sanchez!
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, Patrick Silva!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sanchez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sanchez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sanchez is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sanchez flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Sanchez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Silva is posturing up here but Sanchez has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Silva tries to roll out but it's too tight and Silva has to tap! Slick submission there by Sanchez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raul Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arto Paasilinna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paasilinna has chosen Irwin Goodman - Vanha Juoppo as his entrance music. Arto Paasilinna has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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176 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sean John!
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, Arto Paasilinna!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John tries a head kick but it misses.
Paasilinna shoots for a takedown but John saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
John tries to keep at a distance but Paasilinna has taken the fight into the clinch.
John tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Paasilinna works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
John wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
John can't keep his opponent in guard - Paasilinna advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Paasilinna seems to be looking for submissions.
John trying to control from the bottom.
Paasilinna is tying to control. John wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
John tries to get to full guard but Paasilinna has control of the leg.
John has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Paasilinna is working away from the top position though.
John wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paasilinna is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, John has managed to free his arm - good work.
Paasilinna throwing shots but John is blocking nicely.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Paasilinna tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but John swivels and escapes.
John tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
John has Paasilinna up against the cage in a clinch.
Paasilinna tries to score a body lock takedown but John shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sean John has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arto Paasilinna.
John looks to throw an elbow but misses.
John gets underhooks to prevent Paasilinna's takedown attempt.
Paasilinna gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Paasilinna looks gassed!
John regains full guard. Nicely done.
Paasilinna is looking to work some ground and pound but John has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
John keeping full guard, as Paasilinna tries to pass.
Paasilinna trying to control but John is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Paasilinna won't allow John to sweep him here.
John pulls Paasilinna in close to prevent any damage.
Paasilinna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. John swivels though and keeps the full guard.
John is pulling down on Paasilinna's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paasilinna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. John is keeping the position for now.
John has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Sean John just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Paasilinna tries to move into range but John moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
John connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
John tries to clinch but Paasilinna is having none of it.
The crowd cheers as John lands an impressive looking overhand right. Paasilinna doesn't seem phased though.
John swinging wilding here.
John stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
John connects with a nice looking jab.
Paasilinna walks into a left hand.
John doesn't manage to clinch there - Paasilinna circles away.
Paasilinna has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Paasilinna fails to land the takedown.
Paasilinna is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Paasilinna scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Paasilinna in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Paasilinna working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Paasilinna working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paasilinna is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but John is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Paasilinna is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. John knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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 Sean John will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Paasilinna closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Paasilinna is trying to move to mount but John reverses beautifully and ends up in Paasilinna's guard.
Paasilinna has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but John can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
John knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paasilinna on the ground.
Paasilinna working for a triangle but John defends it easily.
Paasilinna 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.
Paasilinna is breathing heavily.
Paasilinna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. John doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. John manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Paasilinna is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Paasilinna working for a triangle but John defends it easily.
Paasilinna looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paasilinna keeping moving, preventing John from controlling successfully.
Paasilinna looking for a guillotine here but John defends easily.
John stopping the sweep attempt from Paasilinna.
John wants to control from the top but Paasilinna keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paasilinna is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
John wants to control from the top but Paasilinna keeps moving.
John has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Paasilinna to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! John is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Paasilinna pulls down on the head and he's put John to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Arto Paasilinna!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Filmollic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spray Norte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spray Norte looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ben Filmollic!
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, Spray Norte!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norte fails with the takedown.
Filmollic misses with a looping right.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Norte shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Norte tries to close the distance and clinch up but Filmollic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Norte tries to clinch up.
Filmollic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Norte fails to land the takedown.
Filmollic shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Filmollic showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norte tries to get to full guard but Filmollic has control of the leg.
Filmollic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Norte looking for submissions off his back.
Filmollic passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filmollic controlling from the full mount.
Filmollic landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Filmollic working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Filmollic avoids the attempt from Norte to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Filmollic dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Norte doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Filmollic counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Filmollic stalling.
Filmollic seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Norte for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norte looking for submissions off his back.
Norte is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norte is staying active underneath Filmollic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Norte is looking for a sweep. Filmollic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Norte wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Filmollic wants to pass the guard but Norte is defending well.
Filmollic is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Norte is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norte wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Norte prevents Filmollic from getting a body triangle.
Filmollic is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Norte knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Norte for a finish.
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.
What can Norte do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Filmollic wants to control the position but Norte frees himself and scrambles - Filmollic manages to regain control in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Filmollic 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!
Good exchange - Filmollic coming out on top.
Norte slips a straight right by Filmollic.
Norte slips under a jab from Filmollic.
Norte gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Filmollic counters with a takedown into side control.
Norte is looking for a sweep.
Norte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Filmollic takes a little break here. Norte wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norte is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Norte sneaks back into half guard.
Filmollic trying to control from half guard but Norte is working away.
Norte taking some punishment here, with Filmollic in his half guard.
Filmollic working over Norte with some ground and pound. Norte looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norte tries to get to full guard but Filmollic has control of the leg.
Filmollic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Filmollic seems to be working for a kimura but Norte defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Norte is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Filmollic has latched onto it... Big trouble! Filmollic pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Norte is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Filmollic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Filmollic!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pizzazz Longez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pizzazz Longez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mike Johnson's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pizzazz Longez!
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, Mike Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Longez misses with a two punch combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Longez circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Johnson to the canvas! Johnson doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Longez keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pizzazz Longez!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Hyabusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Newheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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270 lbs
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267 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryu Hyabusa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kyle Newheart!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyabusa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Newheart misses with the combination.
Newheart throws a hook but Hyabusa blocks it.
Newheart looks to land a combination but Hyabusa avoids it well.
Newheart tries to close the distance and clinch but Hyabusa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Newheart tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Newheart takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hyabusa avoids the head kick by Newheart.
A big left from Newheart misses.
Hyabusa blocks a head kick by Newheart.
Newheart misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyabusa feints and as Newheart raises his hands in defense, Hyabusa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hyabusa trying to control but Newheart is working from the bottom.
Newheart uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newheart tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hyabusa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hyabusa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Newheart blocks a head kick by Hyabusa.
Hyabusa swats away the attempt to clinch by Newheart.
Hyabusa feints and then cracks Newheart's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Newheart down.
Newheart misses with a few strikes there.
Hyabusa scores with a kick to the body.
Newheart looks gassed!
Hyabusa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hyabusa swats away the attempt to clinch by Newheart.
Hyabusa misses with a head kick.
Newheart wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newheart takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hyabusa.
Newheart avoids the head kick by Hyabusa.
Newheart throws a series of punches but Hyabusa avoids them all with ease.
Ryu Hyabusa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newheart misses with a two punch combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hyabusa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newheart tries to bum rush Hyabusa with a series of wild strikes but Hyabusa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Newheart throws a nice looking combination but Hyabusa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Newheart rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hyabusa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Newheart moves in looking to clinch but Hyabusa pushes him off.
Newheart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Newheart stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hyabusa.
Kyle Newheart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newheart shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hyabusa as he avoids it easily.
Newheart misses with a few strikes there.
Hyabusa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Newheart has his takedown stuffed
and Hyabusa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Newheart takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hyabusa throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Kyle Newheart has been cut.
Newheart scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hyabusa in his tracks.
Newheart tries to clinch up
and Hyabusa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newheart tries to clinch but Hyabusa moves away
and Hyabusa counters with a head kick. That will keep Newheart thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Newheart misses with a series of wild punches.
Newheart clinches but Hyabusa breaks the clinch
and Hyabusa counters with an outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa connects with a high kick.
Newheart swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hyabusa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Newheart.
Hyabusa cracks the inside of Newheart's front leg.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hyabusa.
Newheart misses with a body shot.
Newheart swinging wilding here.
Newheart shoots in but Hyabusa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ryu Hyabusa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Newheart.
Newheart misses with a few strikes there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Hyabusa.
Newheart swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hyabusa counters with a leg kick.
Newheart takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Newheart swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hyabusa counters with a left and a right that stings Newheart.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Hyabusa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Newheart's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Newheart misses with a series of wild punches.
Ryu Hyabusa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Newheart misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hyabusa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Newheart throws a combination that misses
and Hyabusa counters with an outside leg kick.
Newheart throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hyabusa counters with a solid body kick.
A solid body kick from Hyabusa.
Newheart dodges the punch combination from Hyabusa.
Newheart swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hyabusa makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Newheart really felt that one!
Newheart misses with an uppercut
and Hyabusa counters with a big head kick but Newheart shrugs it off.
Hyabusa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hyabusa counters with a thumping low kick.
Newheart throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hyabusa.
Newheart looks to land a combination but Hyabusa avoids it well.
Hyabusa just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyabusa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Newheart throws out the jab.
Ryu Hyabusa is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Hyabusa.
Hyabusa looks to land a body kick but Newheart moved away.
Newheart wants to clinch
and Hyabusa counters with a nice leg kick.
Newheart misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hyabusa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hyabusa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Newheart.
Hyabusa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Newheart's calf.
Hyabusa scores with a push kick.
Hyabusa clinches up against the cage.
Hyabusa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Newheart is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Newheart managing to block the knees to the body from Hyabusa.
Hyabusa throws a punch but it's blocked by Newheart.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa throws a punch but it's blocked by Newheart.
Newheart jumps guard.
Newheart has his foot on Hyabusa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hyabusa works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Newheart is on top in guard.
Newheart prevents Hyabusa from getting back to his feet.
Newheart trying to control but Hyabusa is working from the bottom.
Newheart postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hyabusa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Newheart, into his guard.
Newheart has his foot on Hyabusa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hyabusa works his way back into a safe position though.
Newheart can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hyabusa controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newheart is striking but Hyabusa is not phased and passes to half guard.
Newheart has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Hyabusa. Oh but Newheart has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Hyabusa goes limp - he's gone! Newheart jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kyle Newheart!
Kyle Newheart is the new heavyweight champion!
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