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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashad King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukie Lulangos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lukie Lulangos will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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257 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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World class boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rashad King!
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, Lukie Lulangos!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lulangos throws a right and a left that both miss.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lulangos.
Lulangos throws a right hand that King ducks under and follows up with a left that King also avoids with ease.
King on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
King shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lulangos wants to stand up but King is controlling him.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Lulangos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lulangos wants to stand and escape but King is having none of it.
Lulangos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lulangos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control King kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
King thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lulangos keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
King won't allow Lulangos to sweep him here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Lulangos throws a right hand that King ducks under and follows up with a left that King also avoids with ease.
Lulangos lands with a hook. King tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lulangos digs a good body shot into King's ribs.
Lulangos Rushes King and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! King is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Lulangos Piles on the pressure and King crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lukie Lulangos!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between NiShagu Nazad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matheus Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nazad kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is USSR National Anthem. Oliveira is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mos Def - I Against I. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, NiShagu Nazad!
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, Matheus Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazad shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Nazad was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nazad has hold of Oliveira's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Oliveira manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
A nice elbow there by Nazad.
Nazad misses with a head shot.
Nazad misses with a head shot.
Nazad postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Oliveira looks a forlorn figure.
Oliveira working to try and regain half guard.
Nazad gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Nazad connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Oliveira's hands.
Oliveira shoots and misses
and Nazad counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliveira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nazad would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazad looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nazad's guard.
Nazad looking to control.
Oliveira advances to half guard.
Oliveira is thwarting Nazad's attempts to control the position.
Oliveira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nazad keeps working.
Oliveira 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.
Nazad is trying to maintain the position but Oliveira is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nazad missing with punches from the bottom.
Oliveira wants to advance to full mount but Nazad doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oliveira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nazad darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nazad thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oliveira looking for subs from the bottom but Nazad mounts him!
Oliveira looks gassed!
Oliveira working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazad putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nazad landing punches.
Nazad avoids the attempt from Oliveira to control.
Oliveira is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nazad trying to control but Oliveira is having none of it.
Oliveira is desperately trying to improve his position but Nazad has a good base and remains in mount.
Oliveira is squirming around, avoiding Nazad's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nazad looking to control and managing it successfully.
Oliveira is working to get back to half guard.
Nazad trying to control but he's not successful this time.
A nice elbow there by Nazad.
Nazad wants to control the pace but Oliveira is squirming around nicely.
Nazad sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nazad is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Oliveira is surviving well by controlling Nazad's body position as best he can.
Oliveira bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
NiShagu Nazad dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Oliveira misses with a takedown
so Nazad counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nazad trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nazad drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nazad jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
NiShagu Nazad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nazad works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Oliveira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Oliveira.
Oliveira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nazad is one step ahead there.
Oliveira has his foot on Nazad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nazad works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oliveira keeping full guard, as Nazad tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nazad trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira looking for a triangle here. Nazad is fighting it but it looks tight! Oliveira pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Nazad is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Matheus Oliveira!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Norbury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bravo comes to the cage accompanied by timbuktu. Norbury comes into a darkened arena with his song building. critical mass - nuclear assault kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
Powerful |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tony Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Norbury!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bravo stuffs the takedown attempt from Norbury. Norbury gets slowly back to his feet.
Bravo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Norbury!
Bravo has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Norbury is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tony Bravo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adrian DeJesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cassiano Victor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Enigma - Hello and welcome. Adrian DeJesus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 lbs
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178 lbs
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adrian DeJesus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cassiano Victor!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeJesus drives through with a takedown into guard.
DeJesus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Victor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from DeJesus.
Victor looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeJesus is one step ahead there.
DeJesus throwing strikes but missing.
DeJesus stops Victor from standing up.
DeJesus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Victor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Victor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from DeJesus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeJesus throwing strikes from guard but Victor blocks nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Victor throws a hook but DeJesus avoids it easily.
Victor just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeJesus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Victor.
DeJesus defending well as Victor loads up on a big left hand.
Victor misses with the combination.
Victor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Victor misses with the combination.
DeJesus ducks under a wild hook from Victor.
DeJesus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
DeJesus shoots for a double leg takedown but Victor sprawls well. He's pushed DeJesus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Victor misses with a looping right.
DeJesus walks into a straight right hand from Victor.
Victor looks to land a combination but DeJesus avoids it well.
DeJesus slips a jab and a cross from Victor.
DeJesus defending well as Victor loads up on a big left hand.
Victor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
DeJesus shoots in for a double leg but Victor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Victor scores with a nice head shot.
DeJesus gets caught flat footed, as Victor shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
DeJesus looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Victor puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
DeJesus moves into full guard.
DeJesus looking for a guillotine here but Victor defends easily.
DeJesus is breathing heavily.
DeJesus has his foot on Victor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Victor works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Victor trying to control the position from guard on top but DeJesus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeJesus looking for a sweep. Not yet DeJesus, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeJesus had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Victor is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. DeJesus Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Victor's back instead.
Victor breaks DeJesus's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Victor seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Victor wants to pass the guard but DeJesus is keeping the position.
Victor decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A lazy left from Victor finds it's target.
DeJesus misses with a takedown attempt
and Victor counters with a nice double leg into side control. DeJesus won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian DeJesus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeJesus is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Victor wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeJesus keeps working.
Victor has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Victor lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Victor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Victor throws a nice looking combination but DeJesus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
DeJesus decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Victor looks like he's trying to stand up.
Victor kicks off DeJesus and gets to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeJesus slow jab from Victor misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by DeJesus.
Victor tries to bum rush DeJesus with a series of wild strikes but DeJesus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Victor misses with a hook. DeJesus ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cassiano Victor dominated that round.
That's time! DeJesus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Victor.
DeJesus is trying to get back to half guard.
Victor stands up.
DeJesus gets caught flat footed, as Victor shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
DeJesus 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.
DeJesus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Victor is one step ahead there.
Victor seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Victor tries to stand but DeJesus is controlling from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeJesus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Victor tries to stand but DeJesus is controlling from the bottom.
Victor looking to pass the guard.
Victor stands and steps away. DeJesus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Victor misses with a takedown
and DeJesus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by DeJesus.
DeJesus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cassiano Victor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Victor is trying to stand back up but DeJesus is controlling him
DeJesus thows a huge punch but Victor dodges it nicely.
DeJesus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Victor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time DeJesus.
Victor wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeJesus wants to pass the guard but Victor is defending well.
DeJesus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Victor is pressing down on DeJesus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
DeJesus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Victor swinging wilding here.
Victor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DeJesus tries for a takedown but Victor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Victor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
DeJesus drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeJesus advances to half guard.
Victor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but DeJesus scores with a couple of nice shots.
DeJesus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
DeJesus winds up and cracks Victor with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
DeJesus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
DeJesus is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Victor has managed to free his arm - good work.
Victor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
DeJesus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
DeJesus works his way into full mount!
DeJesus cracks Victor with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Victor tries to reverse the position but DeJesus maintains control.
DeJesus throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Victor because DeJesus loaded up on that one.
DeJesus thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
A nice elbow there by DeJesus.
Victor holds on, trying desperately to control.
Victor tries to hold on but DeJesus postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Victor is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
DeJesus breaks from Victor's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian DeJesus dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
DeJesus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Victor tries to avoid it but DeJesus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Victor to the ground. Victor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
DeJesus shoots for a takedown but Victor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
DeJesus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Victor throws out the jab.
Victor fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice jab there from Victor.
DeJesus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Victor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian DeJesus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Victor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and DeJesus counters with a single leg into guard. Victor didn't expect that.
Victor wants to sweep here but DeJesus controlling him for the moment.
DeJesus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Victor manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now DeJesus has Victor in his guard.
Victor preventing the sweep.
Victor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeJesus trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Victor trying to control but DeJesus is working from the bottom.
DeJesus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if DeJesus tries to get out of the position.
DeJesus is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Victor has his hands clasped together but DeJesus extends an breaks Victor's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by DeJesus.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adrian DeJesus!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waldir Maluco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Angle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurt Angle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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240 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Waldir Maluco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kurt Angle!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angle ducks right into an uppercut from Maluco.
Maluco scores with a nice right hand.
Maluco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Angle.
Angle shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Maluco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maluco makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maluco.
Angle lands a couple of digs.
Maluco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maluco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Angle.
Maluco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Angle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maluco has his foot on Angle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Angle works his way back into a safe position though.
Maluco had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Angle is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Maluco Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Angle's back instead.
Maluco is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can see the frustration on Angle's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angle breaks Maluco's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Angle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maluco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Angle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Angle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maluco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Angle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Angle looking to pass the guard.
Angle cracks Maluco with a solid left hand.
Angle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Maluco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Angle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Angle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Angle with a nice head shot there.
Angle wants to pass the guard but Maluco is keeping the position.
Maluco looking for a guillotine here but Angle defends easily.
Angle passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angle lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maluco is looking to regain half guard here but Angle keeps moving and retains side control.
Angle lands a few punches from side control.
Maluco takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Angle lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Angle lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Maluco is rocked!
Angle working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Maluco is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Angle connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Maluco some visible discomfort.
Maluco is working to avoid the ground and pound but Angle connects with a decent elbow.
Angle scoring with punches and elbows.
Maluco tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Angle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Angle is putting a hurting on Maluco here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Angle cracks Maluco with a big right hand but Maluco just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Maluco is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Maluco works his way to full guard. Good work.
Maluco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maluco seems to have got his legs back now.
Maluco is looking to sinch up a triangle. Angle throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Maluco's body to avoid the submission. Maluco has instead reached around Angle's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Maluco arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Waldir Maluco!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Veetor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Roche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roger Roche is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Veetor Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Roche!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort tries to bum rush Roche with a series of wild strikes but Roche uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Danga de danga de dang - Belfort scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Roger Roche has been cut.
Belfort circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roche keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Belfort as Roche shoots in.
Roche avoids a punch combination nicely.
Roche connects with a high kick.
Belfort is rocked!
It looks like Veetor Belfort has been cut.
Roche throws a shot to the body.
Oh Belfort is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Belfort keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Roche buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roche cracks Belfort on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Belfort falls backwards against the cage. Roche follows up with more strikes that drop Belfort to his knees. Roche keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Belfort! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Roche!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James McFist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tennessee Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James McFist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tennessee Lee!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee lands a head shot.
McFist is rocked!
McFist shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily.
Tennessee Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee tries to clinch up.
McFist fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes McFist! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Tennessee Lee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russian Experiment I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silvano Assunicao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Experiment I comes to the cage accompanied by Dancing Queen. Silvano Assunicao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Russian Experiment I!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Silvano Assunicao!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Experiment I throws a lazy right hand but Assunicao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Experiment I throws a lazy right hand but Assunicao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Experiment I is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Experiment I moves in looking to clinch but Assunicao pushes him off.
Experiment I tries to close the distance and clinch but Assunicao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Experiment I tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Experiment I slow jab from Assunicao misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment I ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Assunicao moves away.
Donk. Experiment I catches Assunicao right on the button with a cross.
Russian Experiment I seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Experiment I is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assunicao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Experiment I.
Experiment I throws a hook but Assunicao blocks it.
Assunicao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Experiment I misses with a hook. Assunicao ducked under it nicely.
Experiment I swings for the body but Assunicao moves out of range.
Experiment I wants to clinch.
Experiment I misses with a low kick.
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.
Experiment I tries to clinch but Assunicao moves out of range.
Experiment I missing with a left hand there. Assunicao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Experiment I misses with a hook. Assunicao ducked under it nicely.
Experiment I thows a left - swing and a miss!
Experiment I throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Experiment I moves in looking to clinch but Assunicao pushes him off.
Experiment I throws a jab but it's blocked by Assunicao.
Experiment I is looking to clinch but Assunicao is avoiding it.
Experiment I throws a hook to the side of Assunicao's head but Assunicao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment I misses with a hook.
Experiment I throws a jab when Assunicao was well out of range.
Experiment I wants to clinch.
A big left from Experiment I misses.
A swing and a miss from Experiment I.
Experiment I takes a swing at Assunicao's ribcage but misses.
Russian Experiment I is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Experiment I waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Assunicao.
Experiment I throws a shot from downtown. Assunicao moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Experiment I waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Assunicao.
Experiment I scores with the left hand. Assunicao knows he should have avoided that one.
Experiment I fails with an attempt to clinch.
Experiment I is looking to clinch but Assunicao is avoiding it.
Experiment I fails with an attempt to clinch.
Experiment I misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Experiment I.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Experiment I just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russian Experiment I dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Experiment I misses the shot to the body.
Experiment I is looking to clinch but Assunicao is avoiding it.
Experiment I swinging wilding here.
Experiment I misses with an uppercut. Assunicao saw that one coming.
Experiment I pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Experiment I misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment I slow jab from Assunicao misses its intended target.
Experiment I throws a body punch but Assunicao moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment I misses with a looping right.
Experiment I wants to clinch.
Experiment I tries to clinch up.
Experiment I misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Assunicao.
Nice uppercut lands for Experiment I. That snapped Assunicao's head back.
Experiment I scores with a leg kick.
Experiment I throws a lazy right hand but Assunicao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Experiment I throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment I tries to close the distance and clinch up but Assunicao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Experiment I throws a chopping leg kick but Assunicao manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Experiment I tries to close the distance and clinch but Assunicao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Experiment I misses with a double jab.
Assunicao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Experiment I.
Experiment I misses the jab.
Experiment I throws a body punch but Assunicao moves out of range.
Experiment I swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Experiment I swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assunicao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Experiment I misses with a body shot.
Experiment I throws a body punch but Assunicao moves out of range.
Experiment I moves in looking to clinch but Assunicao pushes him off.
Experiment I throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Assunicao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Experiment I.
Experiment I moves in looking to clinch but Assunicao pushes him off.
Experiment I looks to land a left hand but Assunicao moved out of range nicely.
Experiment I misses with a looping left.
Assunicao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Silvano Assunicao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Experiment I is looking to clinch.
Experiment I thows a left - swing and a miss!
Experiment I throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Experiment I tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Assunicao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Assunicao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Experiment I swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Assunicao takes one to the chin there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Experiment I misses with a looping right.
Assunicao keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russian Experiment I dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Experiment I misses with a hook.
Experiment I loads up on a big right hand but Assunicao slips the punch.
Experiment I throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Assunicao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Experiment I tries to clinch but Assunicao is having none of it.
Experiment I misses with an uppercut.
Experiment I throws a jab when Assunicao was well out of range.
Experiment I misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment I misses with a body shot.
Assunicao blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment I fails with an attempt to clinch.
Experiment I missing with a left hand there. Assunicao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Assunicao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Experiment I.
Assunicao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Assunicao ducks right into an uppercut from Experiment I.
Experiment I slow jab from Assunicao misses its intended target.
Experiment I connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Experiment I tries to clinch up but Assunicao circles away and keeps his distance.
Experiment I tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Assunicao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Assunicao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment I fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Assunicao manages to avoid it.
Assunicao on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Experiment I throws a right and a left that both miss.
Experiment I is looking to clinch.
Experiment I pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Experiment I.
Assunicao slips a straight right by Experiment I.
Experiment I is looking to clinch.
Experiment I misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assunicao checks a low kick from Experiment I.
Experiment I misses with a hook.
Good shot there by Experiment I.
A swing and a miss from Experiment I.
Experiment I will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Russian Experiment I is winning the standup battle so far.
Assunicao blocks a jab.
Assunicao blocks a jab.
Experiment I fails in his attempt to clinch.
Experiment I wants to clinch up but Assunicao keeps it at a distance.
Experiment I takes a swing at Assunicao's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Assunicao defending well as Experiment I loads up on a big left hand.
Assunicao keeps the fight on the outside.
Silvano Assunicao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Experiment I throws an overhand right that lands on Assunicao's shoulder, as Assunicao tries to avoid the shot.
Experiment I throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Experiment I swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Experiment I throws a nice looking combination but Assunicao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Experiment I tries to close the distance and clinch but Assunicao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Experiment I looks to score with a jab to the body but Assunicao is just out of range.
Assunicao has a takedown stuffed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russian Experiment I showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Experiment I has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 for Russian Experiment I!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Russian Experiment I!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Russian Experiment I!
Russian Experiment I wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wrabadub Indatub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Indatub comes to the cage accompanied by Bach's Toccata in E minor. Washington is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bang Your Head (Metal Health). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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22
175 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wrabadub Indatub!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Troy Washington!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Washington throws a hook to the side of Indatub's head but Indatub sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Indatub staying out of range there.
Nice takedown defense from Washington. No joy for Indatub on that attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Indatub.
Indatub wants to lay and pray for a moment but Washington keeps working.
Washington is trying to work for a sweep but Indatub has mounted him!
Indatub could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Washington sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Washington is looking to control Indatub's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Washington avoid being mounted?
Washington works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Indatub drops back looking for a leg! Washington is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Washington manages to kick Indatub off! Indatub jumps back into Washington's guard.
Washington is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Indatub is controlling him.
Indatub might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Washington is on top in guard.
Washington wants to control from the top but Indatub keeps moving.
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.
Indatub working a defensive guard but Washington passes into half guard.
Washington is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Indatub trying to hold on to Washington's head to control him but Washington postures up.
Indatub is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Washington is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Indatub is pressing down on Washington's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Washington passes Indatub's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Indatub has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Washington is working away from the top position though.
Washington seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Indatub is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Troy Washington! Troy Washington retains his welterweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norman Ewert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abe Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!On his way into the cage it seems that Norman Ewert has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Norman Ewert seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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18
215 lbs
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210 lbs
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Improved boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Norman Ewert!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abe Ward!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ewert rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ward moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ward closes the distance and clinches up with Ewert, looking for a takedown. Ward pushes Ewert against the cage but Ewert circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ewert misses with a jab, cross combination.
Donk. Ewert catches Ward right on the button with a cross.
Ward scores with a punch to the head.
No joy there for Ewert, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ewert misses with a two punch combination.
Ward slips a jab and a cross from Ewert.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ewert as he avoids it easily.
Ewert will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ward fails to land the takedown.
Norman Ewert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abe Ward.
A punch combination from Ewert misses.
Ward shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ward drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ward jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ewert controlling Ward's posture.
Ward drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ewert looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ewert looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ewert!
Ward tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ewert's best efforts.
Ewert with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ewert's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ward wants to improve his position but Ewert is controlling well.
Ward is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ewert controlling the pace.
Ward is looking to improve his position.
Ewert is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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.
Ewert wants to stand up but Ward is controlling the position.
Ewert trying to pass the guard but Ward defending well.
Ewert tries to stand and escape but Ward is controlling the position.
Ward looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ewert is taking a breather. Ward says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ward tries to get to full guard but Ewert has control of the leg.
Ward looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ward looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ewert throws a right and a left that Ward avoids nicely.
Ewert throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ward.
Ward drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ward stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ewert swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ewert seems keen to control Ward's posture.
Ewert keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass.
Ward drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ward jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ewert is pulling down on Ward's head. It's preventing any offense from Ward, at least for the moment.
Ward pushing down on Ewert's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ewert moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ewert seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ward has gone for a leg lock! Ewert slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ward's guard.
Ewert not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ward looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ewert has picked Ward up and slammed him! Ward can't keep hold of the triangle and Ewert manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Ewert dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ward wants to clinch.
Ewert displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ward displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ewert throws out the jab.
A combination from Ewert does no damage.
Ewert throws a right hand that Ward ducks under and follows up with a left that Ward also avoids with ease.
Ewert throws a series of punches but Ward avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Ewert misses.
Nice sprawl there from Ewert as Ward shoots in.
Ewert throws a one two combo.
Horrible takedown by Ward or perhaps it was just good defense by Ewert which made him look bad.
Ewert throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck for Ward with that takedown attempt.
Norman Ewert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abe Ward.
Ward catches Ewert with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ward looks for a takedown but Ewert sprawls well.
Ewert misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ward shoots in for a takedown but Ewert shows good takedown defense.
Ewert throws a right hand that Ward ducks under and follows up with a left that Ward also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ward closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ewert sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ward is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ward looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ward goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ewert turns into him and now he's in Ward's guard.
Ward had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Ewert is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ward Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Ewert's back instead.
Ewert is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ward gets his way!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ewert trying to get back to his feet but Ward is in full control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ewert wants to control his opponent's hands but Ward gets his hands free.
Ewert rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ward is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ewert is just riding it out for now. Ward eventually gives up the hold.
Ewert makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ewert throws a series of punches but Ward moves out of range.
Ewert looks to land a combination but Ward avoids it well.
Ewert throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ward counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ewert wants to improve his position but Ward is controlling well.
Ward is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ewert trying to control from the bottom.
Ewert wants to get back to his feet.
Ward is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Ewert has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ewert moves into full guard.
Ewert wants to stand and escape but Ward is having none of it.
Ward is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ewert is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ewert has escaped and now he's on top!
Ewert controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ward looking for a sweep. Not yet Ward, not yet.
Ewert wants to get up but he can't break Ward's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ward had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Ewert is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ward Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Ewert's back instead.
Ewert has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Ward doesn't have the hooks in and Ewert manages to turn into his guard.
Ward working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ewert doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ewert manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ward working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ewert doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ewert manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ward is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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 Norman Ewert will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ewert's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ward tries to move into range but Ewert moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ewert throws a left and a right that both miss
so Ward counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ewert looking for a sweep. Not yet Ewert, not yet.
Ward tries to free his leg and advance position but Ewert is retaining full guard.
Ward drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ward jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ward drops back looking for a leg! Ewert is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ewert manages to kick Ward off! Ward jumps back into Ewert's guard.
Ward drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ward jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ward stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ewert swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abe Ward has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ewert managing to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ewert misses with a combination
and Ward counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ewert is trying to stand back up but Ward is controlling him
Ewert is controlling Ward's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ward wants to work for an arm triangle but Ewert is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ward is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ewert is just riding it out for now. Ward eventually gives up the hold.
Ward wants to free his trapped foot but Ewert is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ewert pushes Ward off and gets back to his feet.
Ewert misses with a combination
and Ward counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Ewert has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ward looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ewert is trying to stand back up but Ward is controlling him
Ewert is trying to control but can't.
Ward is looking for a kimura here.
Ewert looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ward fails to land the takedown.
Ewert throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ward.
Ewert stalks Ward and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ward's face. Ward staggers backwards, shaken.
Ward shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ewert's guard.
Ewert 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.
Ewert is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ward thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ewert wants to stand up but Ward is controlling him.
Ewert controlling Ward's posture.
Ward passes Ewert's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ward is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ewert looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ward is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ewert is looking to improve his position but Ward isn't that keen on the idea.
Ward with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ewert wants to control but Ward is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ward wants to take Ewert's back here but Ewert is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ward is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ewert can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ewert's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abe Ward comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ewert 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 for Abe Ward!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Abe Ward!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Abe Ward!
Abe Ward wins by unanimous decision!
Abe Ward is the new light heavyweight champion!
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