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Kings of Rio 31 - Beatdown PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Leben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Leben's choice of entrance music: The Song. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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165 lbs
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157 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Leben!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Leben's guard.
Leben looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leben can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silva controls the pace.
Silva 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.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Leben has wrist control.
Leben is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva stays in close to Leben's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva advances to half guard.
Silva has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Leben defend it? Silva steps over the head and cranks it - Leben is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paulo Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Pacquio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Nascimento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nascimento has chosen PROMENTORY as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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180 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aaron Pacquio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Nascimento!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquio moves in looking to clinch but Nascimento pushes him off.
Nascimento closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pacquio circles away.
Nascimento shoots for a takedown but Pacquio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nascimento shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pacquio as he jumps to the side.
Aaron Pacquio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Nascimento.
Pacquio tries to clinch but Nascimento is having none of it.
Pacquio tries to clinch but Nascimento moves out of range.
Pacquio doesn't manage to clinch there - Nascimento circles away.
Nascimento fails with the takedown.
Fabio Nascimento seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nascimento shoots in for a takedown but Pacquio shows good takedown defense.
Nascimento looks gassed!
Nascimento throws and low kick but Pacquio moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacquio forces Nascimento back against the cage and clinches.
Nascimento using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pacquio has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pacquio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pacquio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Fabio Nascimento has been cut.
Pacquio lands a nice elbow.
Nascimento misses with an elbow strike.
Pacquio lands a nice elbow.
Nascimento takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pacquio lands an elbow inside that Nascimento shrugs off.
That has opened up Fabio Nascimento's cut even more.
Pacquio lands an elbow inside.
Pacquio lands an elbow that stopped Nascimento in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pacquio connects with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Pacquio.
The cut above Fabio Nascimento's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Pacquio lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nascimento manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nascimento has his foot on Pacquio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pacquio works his way back into a safe position though.
Nascimento had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Pacquio is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Nascimento Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Pacquio's back instead.
Nascimento is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pacquio defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Pacquio is having to fend off submission attempts from Nascimento, who is looking to sink in the choke. Nascimento doesn't have the hooks in though and Pacquio manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Pacquio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nascimento on the ground.
Nascimento being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquio gets to his feet - Nascimento follows without any prompting.
A big head kick from Pacquio and Nascimento is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Nascimento is rocked!
Fabio Nascimento's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fabio Nascimento's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aaron Pacquio!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Des all (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ramirez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Megadeth-Trust. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Des all enters the cage!
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194 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
Likes ground |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Ramirez!
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, Des all!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from all.
Ramirez loads up on a big right hand but all slips the punch.
Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but all moves away.
Ramirez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alex Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez throws a right and a left that all avoids nicely.
Ramirez misses with a low kick.
Ramirez thows a body shot but no joy.
Ramirez swinging wilding here.
Ramirez throws a head kick that misses.
Ramirez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramirez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but all manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ramirez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. all checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ramirez throws a looping overhand right but all ducks down to avoid it.
Ramirez throws a right hand that all ducks under and follows up with a left that all also avoids with ease.
Ramirez throws a sloppy head kick and all moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez misses with a wild combination.
all uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez.
Ramirez swinging wilding here.
Ramirez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alex Ramirez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramirez is breathing heavily.
Ramirez throws a head kick that misses.
all uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez.
all gets the takedown into side control.
all looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ramirez tries to control but all manages to take his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
all keeps control of the position as Ramirez tries to break free.
Ramirez is working hard here to advance position.
Ramirez has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
all tightening his grip on Ramirez, looking for the choke.
all scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Ramirez is looking for a way out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
all is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ramirez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ramirez is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ramirez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
all is trying to stick to Ramirez's back but Ramirez is turning into all. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in all's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ramirez.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but all is keeping the position.
That's four 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.
Ramirez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and all dives on top into guard.
Ramirez is wriggling around but all manages to pass to half guard.
Ramirez is trying to stand back up but all is controlling him
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramirez pushes all off but all dives into side control.
Ramirez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but all is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Des all dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jab by Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by all.
Donk. Ramirez catches all right on the button with a cross.
Ramirez throws a head kick but all moves out of range.
Ramirez is looking to wear down all with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A punch combination from Ramirez misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from all.
Nice defenses there by all.
Ramirez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but all moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ramirez throws a looping overhand right but all ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Ramirez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
all shoots for a takedown but Ramirez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ramirez throws out a loose jab but all uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramirez fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ramirez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
all misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alex Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Des all.
all is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ramirez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ramirez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
all is rocked!
Ramirez throws a series of punches but all avoids them all with ease.
Ramirez misses with the combination.
Ramirez misses the jab.
all moves out of range as Ramirez strikes.
Ramirez misses with the combination.
all drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ramirez bucks up and tries to throw all off but instead all has got his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
all working for the choke.
Ramirez trying to get back to his feet but all is in full control for now.
all doesn't have the hooks in and Ramirez manages to turn into his guard.
Ramirez landing with the ground and pound.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but all keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on all, up you get!
all showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ramirez.
all showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ramirez.
all showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ramirez.
Alex Ramirez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramirez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
all blocks a jab.
all blocks a head kick by Ramirez.
Ramirez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ramirez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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.
all fails with the takedown.
all ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez.
Ramirez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
all dodges the punch combination from Ramirez.
A punch combination from Ramirez misses.
all avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ramirez throws a hook but all avoids it easily.
all looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
all wants to pass to mount but Ramirez is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Ramirez dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ramirez throws a series of punches but all avoids them all with ease.
all ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez.
all on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ramirez tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramirez stuffs the takedown attempt from all. all gets slowly back to his feet.
all defending well as Ramirez loads up on a big left hand.
all dodges the punch combination from Ramirez.
all gets a takedown into half guard.
Ramirez wants to improve his position but all is controlling well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
all is keen to just control but Ramirez is a slippery customer.
all is looking for a kimura but Ramirez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for all to get the leverage.
Ramirez wants to improve his position but all is controlling well.
Ramirez regains full guard. Nicely done.
all sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ramirez's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ramirez tries to regain full guard. Instead though, all has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Ramirez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep. all is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ramirez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
all stops Ramirez from standing up.
Ramirez had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. all is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ramirez Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take all's back instead.
all staying busy and making it hard for Ramirez to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez scores with punches to the body.
Ramirez is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. all is defending well though. Ramirez let's go of the attempt for now.
Ramirez is looking for the choke from the back position but all is controlling his hands well.
Ramirez looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. all is controlling Ramirez 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Ramirez has his feet on all's thighs here. He's pushed all off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! all screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Ramirez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ashur Perun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateus Badau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perun's entrance music is Judith. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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235 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ashur Perun!
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, Mateus Badau!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perun fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Badau is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Perun, as that shot connected.
Perun cracks Badau on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Badau falls backwards against the cage. Perun follows up with more strikes that drop Badau to his knees. Perun keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Badau! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ashur Perun!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flavio Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Zimanic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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275 lbs
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294 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Flavio Diaz!
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, Frank Zimanic!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zimanic scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Diaz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Zimanic is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Diaz Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Zimanic's back instead.
Zimanic is really stuck here.
Zimanic trying to control but not successfully.
Diaz trying to control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zimanic fending off the submission attempt from Diaz.
Diaz is looking to control Zimanic but Zimanic is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Diaz is not going to allow Zimanic to sit and survive in this position.
Zimanic 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 Diaz gets his way!
Diaz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimanic turns into Diaz and is now in his guard.
Diaz lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zimanic!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zimanic is desperately trying to improve his position but Diaz has a good base and remains in mount.
Zimanic wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Diaz.
Zimanic is working to get back to half guard.
Zimanic wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz working for a guillotine from mount but Zimanic is in no mood to give up.
Zimanic is desperately trying to improve his position but Diaz has a good base and remains in mount.
Zimanic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Zimanic looks gassed!
That's two 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.
Zimanic taking shots to the head.
Zimanic holds of for dear life.
Zimanic tries to hold on but Diaz postures up.
Diaz has control of Zimanic's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Zimanic regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Zimanic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zimanic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Zimanic has eaten all the pies!
Diaz with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zimanic tries to improve his position but instead Diaz has taken his back!
Diaz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Zimanic turns into Diaz and is now in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zimanic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zimanic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zimanic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zimanic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zimanic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zimanic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zimanic trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Zimanic postures up.
Zimanic slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Diaz trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zimanic manages to get himself to full guard.
Diaz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zimanic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zimanic keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Zimanic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz 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.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Zimanic is keeping the position.
Diaz trying to control but Zimanic is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flavio Diaz 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.
Zimanic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zimanic misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Zimanic misses.
Diaz drives through and clinches with Zimanic against the cage.
Diaz jumps guard and drags Zimanic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Zimanic throwing strikes but missing.
Diaz lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zimanic!
Zimanic has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Diaz is persistently looking for the submission but Zimanic is defending it well.
Zimanic is breathing heavily.
Diaz lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diaz is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Zimanic defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimanic tries to roll but Diaz sticks to his back.
Diaz patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Diaz looking for the choke but no joy.
Zimanic rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zimanic keeps working.
Diaz wants to pass to mount but Zimanic is defending the position.
Diaz seems to be working for a kimura but Zimanic defends the submission attempt.
Diaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zimanic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Flavio Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch combination from Zimanic misses.
Zimanic shoots for a double leg takedown but Diaz sprawls well. He's pushed Zimanic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Frank Zimanic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zimanic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diaz looks to land a body kick but Zimanic moved away.
Zimanic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimanic tries to clinch
and Diaz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Diaz.
Zimanic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zimanic goes for a takedown attempt but Diaz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zimanic.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Zimanic circles away.
Diaz swings for the body but Zimanic moves out of range.
Zimanic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Zimanic.
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.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zimanic as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flavio Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz tries to clinch but Zimanic moves out of range.
Zimanic misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zimanic tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zimanic looking for a takedown.
Zimanic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diaz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Some wild striking there from Zimanic.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Diaz.
Diaz working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flavio Diaz dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Zimanic has a takedown stuffed.
Zimanic shoots in but Diaz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zimanic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zimanic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz scores a takedown into full mount!
Zimanic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zimanic wants to control but Diaz is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz lands a big elbow.
Diaz misses with a head shot.
Zimanic tries to hold on but Diaz postures up.
Diaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zimanic is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimanic tries to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz trying to control but Zimanic is having none of it.
Diaz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Zimanic has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Zimanic is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zimanic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zimanic sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura but Zimanic is defending well.
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.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but Zimanic defending well.
Zimanic is defending against the submission attempts here by Diaz.
Diaz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zimanic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Diaz moves into full mount! Zimanic won't be happy about that!
Diaz is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Zimanic can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
A nice elbow there by Diaz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimanic is trying to reverse the position but instead Diaz has taken his back - oops!
Zimanic defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Diaz's arms.
Diaz trying to control.
Zimanic turns into Diaz and is now in his guard.
Zimanic trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz 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.
Diaz controls Zimanic momentarily but Zimanic frees himself.
Zimanic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zimanic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zimanic counters with a single leg into guard. Diaz didn't expect that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimanic gets to his feet - Diaz follows without any prompting.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.
Zimanic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diaz has time to react.
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!
Diaz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zimanic won't allow Diaz to pass to mount.
Frank Zimanic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz winds up and cracks Zimanic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zimanic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Diaz trying to control the action but Zimanic is working from the bottom.
Diaz is looking to advance position but Zimanic won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zimanic tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Zimanic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz blocks the strikes from Zimanic.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flavio Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diaz, 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flavio Diaz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Simpleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frankie Simpleton has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Christopher Reyes's chin.
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190 lbs
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193 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Christopher Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frankie Simpleton!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpleton slips a jab and a cross from Reyes.
Reyes tries to bum rush Simpleton with a series of wild strikes but Simpleton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reyes connects with a single shot there.
Simpleton gets a clinch.
Simpleton jumps guard.
Simpleton throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Reyes escapes and throws Simpleton's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Simpleton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Reyes off and has taken his back!
Reyes is trying to defend against the choke here but Simpleton has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Simpleton Tightens the hold and Reyes taps out furiously! Simpleton displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frankie Simpleton!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Massa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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157 lbs
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163 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Massa!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Massa keeps the fight on the outside.
Frost shoots in for a takedown but Massa shows good takedown defense.
Frost wants to clinch.
Frost wants to clinch up but Massa keeps it at a distance.
Frost shoots for a takedown but Massa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Frost throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Massa's waist but Massa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Frost off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Frost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frost avoids the head kick by Massa.
A head kick misses from Massa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Massa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frost shoots in for a double leg but Massa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Frost is breathing heavily.
Frost shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost shoots in for a takedown but Massa shows good takedown defense.
Massa connects with a solid leg kick.
Massa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Frost's head backwards.
Massa misses with a head kick.
Massa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Massa.
Frost really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Massa misses with a head kick.
Massa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frost moves out of range as Massa throws a body kick.
Massa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Frost's head.
Massa gets a clinch.
Frost escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A good leg kick by Massa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massa throws a head kick that misses.
Massa throws a sloppy head kick and Frost moves out of range easily.
Frost shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Massa pinned against the cage. Massa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A head kick misses from Massa.
Frost shoots in but Massa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Frost misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Frost shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Massa pinned against the cage. Massa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Frost misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Massa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Massa misses with a body kick.
Frost tries to clinch but Massa moves away
and Massa counters with a two punch combo.
Massa throws a head kick that misses.
Massa throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Massa. That's going to slow Frost down.
Frost tries for a takedown but Massa circles away easily
and Massa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Frost's knee momentarily.
Massa tries to land a front kick but Frost steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost tries to clinch
and Massa counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Frost tries for a takedown but Massa circles away easily
and Massa counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Frost looks to land a body kick but Massa moved away.
Frost fails with the takedown
and Massa counters with a body kick that stops Frost in his tracks momentarily.
Frost darts in trying to clinch
and Massa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Massa manages to break the clinch.
Massa misses with a wild combination.
Frost gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Massa counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Frost's guard now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Massa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Frost looks to clinch
and Massa counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Frost fails with the takedown
and Massa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Massa throws a head kick that misses.
Frost has his takedown stuffed
and Massa counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Massa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Massa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frost with a lazy takedown attempt
and Massa counters with a good low kick that Frost was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Frost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frost shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Massa counters with a good, hard body kick but Frost shrugs it off.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Frost. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frost shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Massa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Frost's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost shoots and misses
and Massa counters with a big head kick but Frost shrugs it off.
Frost with a poor takedown
and Massa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Frost takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Frost shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Massa counters with a three punch combo that has Frost backing up. Frost nods at Massa to acknowledge the strikes.
Massa misses with the body kick
and Frost counters with an outside leg kick.
James Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost has his takedown stuffed
and Massa counters with a single leg into guard. Frost didn't expect that.
Massa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Frost. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Frost looking to control.
Massa looking to pass the guard.
Frost being controlled here, momentarily.
Frost working for a triangle but Massa defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massa content to stall in guard here.
Massa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Massa throws a sloppy head kick
and Frost counters with a right hand to the body.
Frost closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Frost has had enough of the clinch but Massa keeps him there for the moment.
Frost tries to pull guard but Massa holds him up against the cage and eventually Frost drops back down to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Massa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frost shoots and misses
and Massa counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost misses with a takedown
and Massa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Massa is looking to slow Frost down with leg kicks.
Frost closes the distance but Massa moves to the side
and Massa counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Frost's guard now.
Massa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Frost, up you get!
Frost with a lazy takedown attempt
and Massa counters with a nice leg kick.
Frost is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Frost shoots and misses
and Massa counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Massa decides to stand back up.
Frost gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Massa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Massa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frost.
Frost tries for a takedown but Massa circles away easily
and Massa finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost shoots in but no luck this time.
Frost will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Frost shoots in but no luck this time.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Massa manages to avoid it.
Frost lands a head kick. Massa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Massa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frost tries to clinch but Massa is having none of it.
Massa stuffs the takedown attempt from Frost. Frost gets slowly back to his feet.
Massa thows a body kick. Frost tries to catch it but that hurt him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Massa throws a lazy head kick
and Frost counters with a big head kick but Massa shrugs it off.
Massa is rocked!
Frost throws a nice inside leg kick.
Massa is still on wobbly legs! Can Frost finish him?
Frost lands a brutal head kick. Massa looks out on his feet and Frost throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). James Frost!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arjan Boudewijn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabiano DeSilva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Boudewijn might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Search for the Holy Grail. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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208 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arjan Boudewijn!
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, Fabiano DeSilva!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boudewijn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around DeSilva's waist but DeSilva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boudewijn off to one side.
Boudewijn tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice cross by DeSilva.
Boudewijn misses with an uppercut.
Boudewijn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but DeSilva swivels and escapes.
DeSilva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boudewijn scores with a takedown into DeSilva's guard.
Boudewijn won't allow DeSilva to get back to his feet.
Boudewijn looking to pass the guard.
Boudewijn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
DeSilva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
DeSilva has momentary wrist control but Boudewijn slips an elbow through the middle.
Boudewijn won't allow DeSilva to get back to his feet.
DeSilva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice combination there by DeSilva.
Boudewijn throws a leg kick that misses.
DeSilva lands a with a good body shot.
Boudewijn misses with a lunging right hand
and DeSilva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boudewijn thinking.
DeSilva misses with a series of wild punches.
Boudewijn throws the left hand but DeSilva avoids the punch easily.
Boudewijn misses with a hook
and DeSilva counters with a stiff right hand.
Boudewijn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
DeSilva misses with a hook. Boudewijn ducked under it nicely.
Boudewijn misses with a combination
and DeSilva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boudewijn is breathing heavily.
Boudewijn swings widly with a right hand
and DeSilva counters with a stiff right hand.
Boudewijn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boudewijn throws a poor cross that misses
and DeSilva counters with a right hand to the body.
DeSilva throws a right hand that Boudewijn ducks under and follows up with a left that Boudewijn also avoids with ease.
DeSilva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
DeSilva lands with a nice combination. Boudewijn backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeSilva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boudewijn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boudewijn throws and low kick but DeSilva moves out of range easily.
Boudewijn throws a poor cross that misses
and DeSilva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DeSilva works over Boudewijn's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Arjan Boudewijn has been cut.
Boudewijn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boudewijn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boudewijn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boudewijn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and DeSilva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
DeSilva cracks Boudewijn with an open hand slap.
DeSilva lands a jab-cross combination.
DeSilva lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice body punch from DeSilva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fabiano DeSilva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boudewijn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and DeSilva counters with a two punch combo.
Boudewijn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boudewijn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
DeSilva works Boudewijn's body with a nice hook.
Boudewijn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
DeSilva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boudewijn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boudewijn misses with a left hand
and DeSilva counters with a three punch combo that has Boudewijn backing up. Boudewijn nods at DeSilva to acknowledge the strikes.
DeSilva lands a nice hook to Boudewijn's body. Boudewijn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
DeSilva cracks Boudewijn with a right hand to the side of the head.
DeSilva throws a right and a left that Boudewijn avoids nicely.
Boudewijn throws a lazy uppercut
and DeSilva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DeSilva scores with a sloppy right hand. Boudewijn should have avoided that one.
DeSilva gets caught flat footed, as Boudewijn shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
DeSilva is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boudewijn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but DeSilva has him pressed against the cage.
Boudewijn is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Boudewijn's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Boudewijn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
DeSilva breaks from the clinch.
A choreographed right hand from Boudewijn misses the target.
Boudewijn avoids a punch combination nicely.
DeSilva looks to land a combination but Boudewijn avoids it well.
DeSilva just misses with a punch to the body.
Boudewijn scores with a jab.
It looks like Fabiano DeSilva has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
A combination from DeSilva does no damage.
Boudewijn misses with a low kick.
DeSilva throws a right and a left that Boudewijn avoids nicely.
Boudewijn misses with a double jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeSilva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
DeSilva misses with a double jab
and Boudewijn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DeSilva scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabiano DeSilva dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Boudewijn throws a body kick that misses.
DeSilva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Boudewijn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boudewijn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
DeSilva manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Boudewijn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
DeSilva misses with a hook. Boudewijn ducked under it nicely.
DeSilva looks to land a combination but Boudewijn avoids it well.
Fabiano DeSilva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DeSilva defending well as Boudewijn loads up on a big left hand.
Boudewijn throws a leg kick but DeSilva sees it coming and moves out of range.
DeSilva lands with an overhand left.
DeSilva lands a jab to Boudewijn's midsection.
Boudewijn wants to clinch
and DeSilva counters with a nice uppercut.
Boudewijn tries to land a leg kick but DeSilva saw it coming and moves away.
Boudewijn with a lazy takedown attempt
and DeSilva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boudewijn throws and low kick but DeSilva moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Boudewijn.
Boudewijn scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeSilva is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Boudewijn has just dragged him back down to the mat.
DeSilva dodges the ground and pound from Boudewijn.
Boudewijn 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.
DeSilva wants to get back to his feet but Boudewijn drags him back down.
DeSilva is not content to let Boudewijn control the position.
Check out the look on Boudewijn's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Boudewijn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
DeSilva is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Boudewijn has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Boudewijn throws a poor cross that misses
and DeSilva counters with a one-two to the body.
DeSilva avoids the body shot from Boudewijn.
DeSilva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boudewijn.
Boudewijn throws out a loose jab but DeSilva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boudewijn misses with a straight left.
DeSilva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boudewijn.
Boudewijn throws a hook but DeSilva blocks it.
Boudewijn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DeSilva as he avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boudewijn lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and DeSilva has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from DeSilva and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boudewijn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has DeSilva pinned against the cage. DeSilva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arjan Boudewijn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boudewijn doesn't manage to clinch there - DeSilva circles away.
DeSilva gets caught flat footed, as Boudewijn shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Boudewijn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of DeSilva's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boudewijn is working DeSilva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boudewijn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
DeSilva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boudewijn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
DeSilva has momentary wrist control but Boudewijn slips an elbow through the middle.
DeSilva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boudewijn is working DeSilva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
DeSilva is looking to stand up but Boudewijn isn't so interested in that idea.
DeSilva uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
DeSilva throws out a powerful jab.
Boudewijn misses with a lunging right hand
and DeSilva counters with a one-two to the body.
A left and a right from DeSilva both land. Nice combination.
DeSilva throws a one two combo.
DeSilva scores with a jab.
Boudewijn is rocked!
DeSilva is working the combinations to good effect here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
DeSilva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from DeSilva there as he acknowledges the shot.
DeSilva is rocked!
Boudewijn swings widly with a right hand
letting DeSilva counter with a right hand.
DeSilva is still on wobbly legs! Can Boudewijn finish him?
A right-left combo lands from DeSilva.
Boudewijn missing with a left hand there. DeSilva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeSilva seems to have recovered his senses.
Boudewijn lands a lovely overhand right.
Boudewijn throws an overhand right that lands on DeSilva's shoulder, as DeSilva tries to avoid the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boudewijn wants to clinch up but DeSilva keeps it at a distance.
Boudewijn wants to clinch but DeSilva slips to the side
and DeSilva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
DeSilva gets caught flat footed, as Boudewijn shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
DeSilva wants to get back to his feet but Boudewijn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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 Arjan Boudewijn will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Boudewijn lands a brutal uppercut that launches DeSilva off his feet! DeSilva tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arjan Boudewijn!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bronn Blackwater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blackwater comes to the cage accompanied by For Whom the Bell Tolls. Jackson has chosen wolf pack as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bronn Blackwater!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Denton Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson connects with a nice cross there... Blackwater is looking wobbly and Jackson recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Blackwater to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Jackson jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Denton Jackson!
Denton Jackson is the new light heavyweight champion!
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