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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Andreas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and KAI MANA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andreas comes to the cage accompanied by Leila k - Electric. MANA is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Raid the Barn. KAI MANA acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andreas Andreas!
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, KAI MANA!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andreas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but MANA swivels and escapes.
Andreas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Andreas tries to move to mount but MANA blocks the move with his legs.
MANA gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
MANA wants to get back to full guard.
MANA is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Andreas pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andreas works his way into side control.
Andreas is chipping away with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Andreas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
MANA manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Andreas wants to control but MANA is keeping busy.
MANA is looking for a kimura but Andreas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MANA to get the leverage.
Andreas wants to control but MANA is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Andreas throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
MANA wants to pass the guard but Andreas is defending well.
Andreas actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreas is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Andreas wants to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Andreas tries to clinch there but MANA circles away.
Andreas Andreas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andreas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andreas feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Andreas stays in close to MANA's body and controls the position.
MANA escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Andreas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreas wants to pass the guard but MANA is keeping the position.
Andreas wants to stand but MANA has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
MANA working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Andreas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Andreas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MANA is looking for a triangle but Andreas pushes his legs off easily.
MANA 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.
That's four 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.
Andreas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
MANA looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MANA looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
MANA looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MANA had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Andreas is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. MANA Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Andreas's back instead.
Andreas wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andreas Andreas dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
MANA gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Andreas wants to control from the top but MANA keeps moving.
MANA is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
MANA working for submissions but it's allowed Andreas to get to half guard.
MANA tries to roll over but Andreas keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreas is working for a kimura but MANA is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MANA gets full guard.
MANA keeping moving, preventing Andreas from controlling successfully.
Andreas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Andreas trying to control but MANA is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
MANA working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Andreas has passed into half guard!
Andreas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
MANA tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Andreas has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Andreas is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, MANA has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MANA has given up his back. Will we see Andreas going for some submissions?
Andreas is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. MANA knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften MANA for a finish.
MANA looking very determined here, making life difficult for Andreas.
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.
Andreas scores with punches and elbows.
Andreas wants to control but MANA is keeping busy.
Andreas throwing damaging strikes from the back! MANA could be in trouble here!
Andreas throwing damaging strikes from the back! MANA could be in trouble here!
Andreas has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for MANA.
MANA is rocked!
Andreas has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for MANA! Can he survive? No! He's out! Andreas gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andreas Andreas!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yodthanong Photirat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Michael Bluth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yodthanong Photirat has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yodthanong Photirat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Michael Bluth!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bluth blocks a head kick by Photirat.
Photirat throws a head kick that misses.
Photirat is looking to clinch.
Photirat throws a head kick that half lands.
Bluth is rocked!
A choreographed right hand from Bluth misses the target.
Bluth is still on wobbly legs! Can Photirat finish him?
Photirat lands a left and a right that sends Bluth crashing to the canvas! Photirat dives into mount looking to finish!
It looks like George Michael Bluth has been cut.
Photirat looking to control but Bluth is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Photirat is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Photirat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Photirat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bluth looks to land a left hand but Photirat moved out of range nicely.
Bluth seems to have recovered his senses.
Photirat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bluth should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bluth avoids the head kick by Photirat.
Photirat moves in looking to clinch but Bluth pushes him off.
Photirat gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Photirat landing knees to the body.
Photirat landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Photirat tries to land a knee to the head but Bluth blocks with his arms.
Bluth wants a takedown but no success here.
Photirat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Photirat has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bluth regains guard immediately.
Bluth is pulling down on Photirat's head. It's preventing any offense from Photirat, at least for the moment.
Let's hope that Bluth has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bluth wants to sweep here but Photirat controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bluth has a closed guard, preventing Photirat from standing up.
Bluth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Photirat is one step ahead there.
Bluth has Photirat pulled in close to control his posture.
Photirat is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bluth has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Photirat is looking to defend but Bluth has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Photirat! Bluth pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Photirat taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). George Michael Bluth!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Franco Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy LeBeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzales's entrance music is Renegade. A fine choice. LeBeau has chosen Michael Jackson feat. 2Pac - Changes Smoth Criminal Remix as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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169 lbs
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Improved boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Franco Gonzales!
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, Remy LeBeau!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Remy LeBeau has been cut.
Gonzales scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
LeBeau is rocked!
LeBeau taking punishment in the form of punches.
LeBeau is still in real trouble! Can Gonzales finish him?
Gonzales cracks LeBeau with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Gonzales immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! LeBeau is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Gonzales!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franco Gonzales!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axel Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reis's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Choke - Hybrid (feat. John Graham). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Reis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Axel Rose!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reis misses with a hook.
Reis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Rose!
Reis working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rose working to try and regain half guard.
Reis looking for a guillotine from mount but Rose is having none of it.
Reis throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Rose can't escape the position.
Reis lands a heavy elbow.
Reis with shots to the head and body - Rose looks very uncomfortable down there.
Reis jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rose is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rose and Reis has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
You can see the frustration on Rose's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Reis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rose has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rose knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Reis taking a breather here.
Reis tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rose is trying to control Reis's posture but Reis avoids it.
Reis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rose is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rose gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Reis is breathing heavily.
Reis pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Rose bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rose passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rose trying to control the action but Reis is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rose's best efforts.
Rose is thwarting Reis's attempts to control the position.
Reis looking for subs from the bottom but Rose mounts him!
Reis is working to get back to half guard.
Rose trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Reis tries to hold on but Rose pushes him away.
Rose is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Reis has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Reis is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rose looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rose trying to control but Reis is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rose working for a submission but Reis is keeping him at bay.
Reis is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Reis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rose wants to clinch.
Reis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rose circles away.
No luck for Reis with that takedown attempt.
Reis shoots in and bounces Rose off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rose not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rose had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Reis is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Rose Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Reis's back instead.
Rose is trying to stick to Reis's back but Reis is turning into Rose. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rose's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Reis.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rose keeping moving, preventing Reis from controlling successfully.
Reis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reis trying to control but Rose is working from the bottom.
Reis preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rose doesn't manage to clinch there - Reis circles away.
Reis wants to clinch up but Rose keeps it at a distance.
Axel Rose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reis keeps the fight on the outside.
Reis rushes Rose and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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.
Reis is looking to control Rose's arms but Rose gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reis has his back to the cage.
Reis tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Reis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rose unloads a knee to the mid-section. Reis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Reis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Reis takes an elbow to the temple.
Reis tries for a takedown but Rose manages to get underhooks.
Rose comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A bit of stalling here from Rose.
Reis has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rose regains guard immediately.
Reis pushes down on Rose's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Reis seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Rose is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Thiago Reis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Osorio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Sandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osorio comes to the cage accompanied by Run to the Hills. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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217 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hector Osorio!
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, Adam Sandler!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandler tries to keep at a distance but Osorio has taken the fight into the clinch.
Osorio breaks from the clinch.
Osorio closes the distance and clinches.
Sandler tries to pull guard but Osorio won't allow it.
Sandler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Osorio smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Osorio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Osorio cracks Sandler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A left lands for Osorio.
Sandler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hector Osorio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Sandler.
Osorio lands a big shot that drops Sandler! Can he finish him?
Sandler is rocked!
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!
Osorio loads up on a big left hand. Sandler felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Osorio looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Sandler can't hide his disappointment, as Osorio celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Osorio!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shane Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kreator - Chosen Few. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shane Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a head kick but Velasquez moves out of range.
Velasquez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Velasquez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Velasquez stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Velasquez wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Velasquez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Velasquez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Velasquez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Velasquez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie wants to control but Velasquez postures up.
Velasquez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gracie's legs.
Velasquez has knee on belly momentarily but Gracie bucks him off and regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Velasquez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Velasquez.
Velasquez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez wants to take his opponent's back but Gracie doesn't allow it.
Velasquez tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Velasquez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Velasquez is breathing heavily.
Velasquez had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Gracie is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Velasquez Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Gracie's back instead.
That's four 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.
Velasquez is not going to allow Gracie to sit and survive in this position.
Velasquez looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Gracie is controlling Velasquez 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Gracie 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Velasquez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Velasquez fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Velasquez is avoiding it.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Velasquez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Velasquez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Velasquez has a takedown stuffed.
Velasquez circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gracie's guard.
Velasquez postures up.
Velasquez looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasquez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Velasquez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie stays in close to Velasquez's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Velasquez has an active guard here but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Velasquez wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez is trying to escape the mount.
Velasquez is working hard here to advance 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.
Gracie is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Gracie wants to clinch.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Velasquez circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Velasquez with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anderson Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Velasquez swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Velasquez swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Velasquez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Velasquez tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gracie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Velasquez, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Velasquez is looking for a triangle here but Gracie uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Velasquez is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gracie is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Velasquez is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Velasquez wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Velasquez shoots in but Gracie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anderson Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Velasquez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie pushes Velasquez up against the cage in a clinch.
Velasquez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gracie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velasquez takes an elbow to the temple.
Gracie lands an elbow just above Velasquez 's eye.
Gracie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gracie prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Gracie.
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.
Velasquez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gracie with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Velasquez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie lands a knee to the head.
Gracie using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Anderson Gracie!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Anderson Gracie!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Anderson Gracie!
Anderson Gracie wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fredson Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reis has chosen Blood Red Sandman - Lordi as his entrance music. Fredson Reis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 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, Jesus Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fredson Reis!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez shoots for a takedown but Reis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Martinez tries for a takedown but Reis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Martinez feints and as Reis raises his hands in defense, Martinez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Martinez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martinez won't allow Reis to get back to his feet.
Martinez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Martinez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Martinez wants to pass the guard but Reis is keeping the position.
Martinez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Martinez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reis wants to stand up but Martinez is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Martinez closes the distance and clinches up with Reis, looking for a takedown. Martinez pushes Reis against the cage but Reis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reis lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Reis throws a shot to the body.
Martinez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown but Reis shows good takedown defense.
Martinez is breathing heavily.
Reis lands a right hook to the body.
Martinez moves forwards but Reis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Martinez is rocked!
Reis cracks Martinez with an uppercut from hell and Martinez crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Reis's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Oh Martinez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Martinez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reis is one step ahead there.
Reis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Martinez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Martinez's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez seems to have got his legs back now.
Martinez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Martinez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Reis!
Martinez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez lands a big shot there that rocks Reis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
A nice elbow there by Martinez.
Martinez working Reis over with strikes here.
Martinez could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Martinez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Martinez jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Reis manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Reis is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Martinez scoring with punches from side control.
Reis tries to escape but Martinez is in control.
Reis is working to avoid the ground and pound but Martinez connects with a decent elbow.
Reis takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Martinez is working Reis over with some ground and pound from side control.
Reis is pushing Martinez's head away, looking to escape. Martinez manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reis is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Martinez scores with punches from side control.
Martinez advances nicely into full mount.
Martinez scoring with strikes but Reis is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez with a couple of short strikes.
Reis is trying to stand up.
Martinez is working for a guillotine from mount but Reis frees his head quite easily.
Reis is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martinez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Reis wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jesus Martinez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Reis lands a lovely overhand right.
Reis stuffs the takedown attempt from Martinez. Martinez gets slowly back to his feet.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reis scores with a jab. Martinez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Martinez fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reis connects with a nice looking jab.
Martinez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reis pinned against the cage. Reis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reis lands a with a good body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jesus Martinez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reis scores with a hook to the body. Martinez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Horrible takedown by Martinez or perhaps it was just good defense by Reis which made him look bad.
Martinez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Martinez shoots in and drives through. Reis sprawls well.
Martinez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reis is fending him off so far but Martinez persists. Nope, Reis circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice uppercut there from Reis.
Martinez fails with the takedown.
Nice shot by Reis.
Reis lands a body shot.
Martinez fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reis digs a good body shot into Martinez's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Martinez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reis tries to avoid it but Martinez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reis to the ground. Reis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Martinez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reis's waist but Reis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martinez off to one side.
Martinez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Reis is trying to stand.
Reis is looking to get back to is feet but Martinez passes into side control.
Reis on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Reis is working to avoid the ground and pound but Martinez connects with a decent elbow.
Reis is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Martinez asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Reis is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Martinez asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Martinez cracks Reis with a big right hand but Reis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Martinez 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.
Reis taking a bit of punishment here - Martinez scoring with strikes.
Reis is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Martinez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Reis bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Jesus Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reis is fending him off so far but Martinez persists. Nope, Reis circles away and we're back to standing.
Martinez shoots in but Reis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Reis lunges at Martinez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Martinez's hand.
Fredson Reis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut there from Reis.
Martinez has a takedown stuffed.
Reis throws out a powerful jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reis stuffs the takedown attempt from Martinez. Martinez gets slowly back to his feet.
Reis scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredson Reis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Reis cracks a nice hook into Martinez's ribs.
Martinez misses with a takedown attempt - Reis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Reis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Martinez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Martinez won't allow Reis to get back to his feet.
Martinez postures up and lands a big shot to Reis's brow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reis wants to stand and escape but Martinez is having none of it.
Martinez thows a big elbow that misses.
Reis is looking to stand up but Martinez isn't so interested in that idea.
Martinez postures up and lands a big shot to Reis's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez stands up over Reis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Reis connects with a looping right hand.
Martinez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Martinez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Martinez shoots in for a double leg but Reis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Reis cracks Martinez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Martinez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
No luck for Martinez with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice sprawl there from Reis as Martinez shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez shoots in for a double leg but Reis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Reis jabs at Martinez's body.
Jesus Martinez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Martinez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reis is fending him off so far but Martinez persists. Nope, Reis circles away and we're back to standing.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown but Reis shows good takedown defense.
Martinez shoots in for a double leg but Reis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martinez shoots in but Reis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Martinez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reis is fending him off so far but Martinez persists. Nope, Reis circles away and we're back to standing.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reis as he avoids it easily.
Martinez gets the takedown into side control.
Reis is pushing Martinez's head away, looking to escape. Martinez manages to hold on to the position though.
Reis is looking to get back to his feet here but Martinez is keeping cool and he's managed to take Reis's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis is trying to get back to his feet but Martinez has full control of the position and if anything, Reis has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Martinez cracks Reis with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Reis from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Reis is trying to defend against the choke here but Martinez has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Martinez Tightens the hold and Reis taps out furiously! Martinez displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jesus Martinez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Housimar Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Hoefman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoefman has chosen Young Jeezy ft Rick Ross - I'm a Boss as his entrance music. Melvin Hoefman will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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195 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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195 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Housimar Palhares!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Melvin Hoefman!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palhares shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Palhares showed some decent athleticism there.
Hoefman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Palhares is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hoefman defends it well.
Hoefman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Palhares with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hoefman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Palhares avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hoefman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoefman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Palhares pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoefman is keeping the position for now.
Palhares preventing the sweep.
Hoefman isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Palhares stacks Hoefman on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Palhares!
Hoefman stops Palhares from passing to mount.
Palhares wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hoefman, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hoefman is trying to improve his position.
Palhares is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hoefman has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares advances to mount.
Hoefman regains half guard.
Hoefman trying to hold on to Palhares's head to control him but Palhares postures up.
Palhares is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hoefman defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoefman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hoefman looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares postures up in Hoefman's guard and throws a big left but Hoefman blocks it.
Palhares might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Palhares loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Palhares slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Palhares is trying to ground and pound but Hoefman uses the momentary lack of control by Palhares to regain half guard.
Palhares throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hoefman is trying to get back to full guard.
Palhares trying to pass the guard but Hoefman defending well.
Hoefman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Palhares.
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.
Palhares is working for a submission of some sort.
Hoefman is trying to maintain the position but Palhares is very close to passing his half guard.
Palhares is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Palhares 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Palhares drives through with a takedown into guard.
Palhares drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Palhares jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hoefman throwing short punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Housimar Palhares dominated that round.
That's time! Palhares's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hoefman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hoefman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hoefman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Palhares's head.
Palhares escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hoefman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Palhares keeping moving, preventing Hoefman from controlling successfully.
Palhares wants to sweep here but Hoefman controlling him for the moment.
Hoefman is looking to stand up but Palhares won't let him.
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.
Hoefman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoefman passes into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hoefman connects with a nice short shot to Palhares's temple.
Palhares wants to improve his position but Hoefman is controlling well.
Hoefman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Palhares doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hoefman.
Palhares works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hoefman throws and elbow that misses. Palhares uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hoefman's guard. Nice move by Palhares!
Palhares throws a strike but Hoefman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hoefman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hoefman forces his way into half guard.
Palhares works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hoefman looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Palhares is on top in guard.
Palhares is pushing down on Hoefman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hoefman is fighting to maintain full guard but Palhares has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hoefman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Palhares.
Hoefman is in trouble now - Palhares has advanced to mount!
Hoefman is working to get back to half guard.
Housimar Palhares overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Palhares working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Hoefman looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Palhares! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Housimar Palhares!
Housimar Palhares retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Hasselhof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Guifre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hasselhof might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Nas - Hate me now. Marc Guifre is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Hasselhof!
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, Marc Guifre!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hasselhof closes this distance looking for a takedown but Guifre circles away.
Hasselhof tries for a takedown but Guifre sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hasselhof shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hasselhof was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Guifre tries to lock up and control but Hasselhof gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guifre is trying desperately to improve position.
Guifre bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Guifre drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hasselhof looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hasselhof looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hasselhof!
Guifre is trying to control Hasselhof's posture but Hasselhof avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guifre gets back to half guard.
Guifre wants to improve his position but Hasselhof is controlling well.
Guifre is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hasselhof is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Guifre has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Guifre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Guifre manages to get to full guard.
Guifre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hasselhof can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasselhof avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hasselhof forces his way into half guard.
Guifre is looking for a sweep. Hasselhof is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four 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.
Hasselhof tries to pass the half guard into mount. Guifre knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Guifre moves into full guard.
Guifre looking for a sweep. Not yet Guifre, not yet.
Guifre looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hasselhof has picked Guifre up and slammed him! Guifre can't keep hold of the triangle and Hasselhof manages to pass to side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hasselhof working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hasselhof is breathing heavily.
Guifre gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marc Guifre will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Guifre feints and as Hasselhof raises his hands in defense, Guifre changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Guifre stands and throws Hasselhof's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Guifre tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Guifre has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Guifre is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hasselhof is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guifre wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hasselhof, who protects the arm well.
Hasselhof stops Guifre from passing to mount.
Hasselhof might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hasselhof tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Guifre tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Guifre has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Guifre tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Guifre in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Hasselhof is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marc Guifre! Marc Guifre retains his lightweight title!
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