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Kings of Rio 5 - Retaliation PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joel Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eatsa Pasta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pasta comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kids by MGMT kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joel Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eatsa Pasta!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pasta throws a wild body kick that Gonzalez sees coming a mile off.
Gonzalez misses with a double jab.
Gonzalez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pasta looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pasta sneaks back into half guard.
Nice strikes from Gonzalez there.
Pasta is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gonzalez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gonzalez controlling the action here.
Pasta trying to control but Gonzalez postures up.
Pasta looking for submissions off his back.
Gonzalez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gonzalez working Pasta over with strikes.
Gonzalez 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.
Gonzalez is looking to take a break and control but Pasta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gonzalez trying to control the action but Pasta is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Pasta tries to hold on but Gonzalez postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalez landing punches.
Gonzalez could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Pasta is trying desperately to improve position.
Gonzalez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Pasta wants to control but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Pasta is trying to keep from getting into a worse position than he's already in but Pasta is working away and isn't letting himself get tied up.
Gonzalez looking to finish Pasta with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pasta!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Pasta wants to control but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Gonzalez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pasta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gonzalez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gonzalez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasta can't escape the position.
Gonzalez fails to move to back control.
Pasta tries to control the position but Gonzalez now has his back.
Gonzalez is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Pasta has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Pasta tries to escape but Gonzalez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gonzalez is punishing Pasta with strikes - can he finish him?!
Pasta rolls, trying to escape but Gonzalez keeps control of the position.
Pasta trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Pasta looks gassed!
Gonzalez trying to control.
Gonzalez looking for the choke from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gonzalez punishes Pasta with strikes from the back mount.
Pasta looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gonzalez is punishing Pasta with strikes - can he finish him?!
Pasta manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gonzalez's guard. Nice work there by Pasta.
Gonzalez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pasta wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
Gonzalez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pasta has passed into side control.
Gonzalez struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Gonzalez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pasta fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gonzalez shoots in but no luck this time.
Pasta stuffs the takedown attempt from Gonzalez. Gonzalez gets slowly back to his feet.
Pasta fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gonzalez sprawls well initially but Pasta persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pasta is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Pasta with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gonzalez wants to control but Pasta is keeping busy.
It looks like Pasta is going to stand back up.
Pasta wants to control but Gonzalez is keeping him busy.
Pasta is looking to stall here but Gonzalez recovers full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gonzalez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasta drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gonzalez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pasta has Gonzalez in his guard.
Gonzalez landing with the ground and pound.
Pasta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pasta is trying to keep Gonzalez in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Eatsa Pasta.
Gonzalez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gonzalez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gonzalez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pasta manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gonzalez has Pasta in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pasta drops back looking for a leg! Gonzalez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gonzalez manages to kick Pasta off! Pasta jumps back into Gonzalez's guard.
Pasta stands and throws Gonzalez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gonzalez tries to buck Pasta off but Pasta is having none of it.
Pasta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gonzalez keeps working.
Pasta throws a strike aimed at the side of Gonzalez's head but Gonzalez avoids it well.
Pasta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gonzalez keeps working.
Pasta tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pasta has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is trying to get back to half guard.
Pasta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gonzalez keeps working.
Pasta is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gonzalez wants to control but Pasta postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pasta instigates a clinch.
Gonzalez tries to pull guard but Pasta won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pasta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pasta with a knee to the head.
Gonzalez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pasta smiles and moves away.
Joel Gonzalez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pasta lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pasta is looking to clinch but Gonzalez is avoiding it.
Gonzalez tries a head kick but it misses.
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.
Gonzalez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pasta can pounce on him.
Pasta wants to clinch up but Gonzalez keeps it at a distance.
Gonzalez gets the takedown into side control.
Pasta tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gonzalez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Gonzalez controlling from the full mount.
Pasta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pasta looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Gonzalez. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Gonzalez controls the action.
Gonzalez loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Pasta hold on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eatsa Pasta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Pasta gets caught flat footed, as Gonzalez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gonzalez content to stall in guard here.
Pasta looking to control.
Gonzalez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pasta looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pasta looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pasta!
Gonzalez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gonzalez is looking for a sweep.
Pasta trying to control the action but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
Gonzalez defending against the ground and pound.
Gonzalez gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gonzalez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gonzalez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pasta has passed into half guard!
Pasta trying to control from half guard but Gonzalez is working away.
Gonzalez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pasta's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pasta's back!
You can see the frustration on Pasta's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gonzalez gets his hands free as Pasta looks to control.
Gonzalez scores with punches and elbows.
Pasta rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pasta kicks Gonzalez off and gets back to his feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gonzalez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pasta - the referee stops the clock and Gonzalez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pasta. Gonzalez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pasta fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gonzalez winds up and cracks Pasta with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gonzalez lands a nice short elbow.
Gonzalez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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. Gonzalez connects with a nice short shot to Pasta's temple.
Gonzalez is looking to take a break and control but Pasta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gonzalez wants to free his trapped foot but Pasta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gonzalez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pasta keeps working.
Gonzalez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gonzalez stops Pasta from getting back to his feet.
Pasta is not content to let Gonzalez control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gonzalez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pasta gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasta trying to control from the bottom.
Gonzalez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pasta is not content to let Gonzalez control the position.
Pasta trying to control from the bottom.
Pasta is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gonzalez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gonzalez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pasta has hold of Gonzalez's hands but Gonzalez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pasta tries to bum rush Gonzalez with a series of wild strikes but Gonzalez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pasta wants to clinch.
Pasta checks a leg kick.
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.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses.
Pasta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gonzalez.
Pasta gets back to half guard.
Gonzalez is controlling the pace.
Gonzalez trying to control from half guard but Pasta is working away.
Pasta is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzalez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pasta!
Pasta tries to clinch but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Eatsa Pasta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pasta scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joel Gonzalez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gonzalez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joel Gonzalez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Delligattay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerrod Steinbeck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gary Delligattay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jerrod Steinbeck!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steinbeck darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Steinbeck throwing shots but Delligattay is blocking nicely.
Delligattay gets full guard.
Delligattay looking to control.
Steinbeck tries to stand but Delligattay is controlling from the bottom.
Delligattay is trying to keep Steinbeck in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinbeck trying to control but Delligattay is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Steinbeck shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Delligattay but Delligattay pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jerrod Steinbeck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steinbeck has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Delligattay. No joy for Steinbeck on that attempt.
Gary Delligattay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerrod Steinbeck.
Delligattay scores with a takedown into Steinbeck's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinbeck looking to hit a scissor sweep but Delligattay is one step ahead there.
Steinbeck wants to hit a switch here but Delligattay passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Steinbeck there!
Steinbeck is squirming around, avoiding Delligattay's attempts to control the action.
Delligattay prevents Steinbeck from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steinbeck tries to hold on but Delligattay pushes him away.
Delligattay is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Steinbeck can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Steinbeck really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Steinbeck tries to improve his position but instead Delligattay has taken his back!
Delligattay has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Steinbeck is in real trouble here. Delligattay gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Steinbeck is tapping out! Delligattay wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gary Delligattay!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galvao comes to the cage accompanied by Pregador Luo - Bate Pesadão. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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, Antonio Galvao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luke Cage!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galvao shoots in but no luck this time.
Cage moves into the clinch successfully.
Cage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cage closes the distance and clinches.
Cage pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Galvao checks a low kick from Cage.
Cage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Galvao, pushing him back against the cage.
Galvao wants a takedown but no success here.
Cage pulls guard.
Galvao drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cage dives on top into guard.
Cage has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Galvao is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galvao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Galvao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Galvao looking for a guillotine here but Cage defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cage trying to control but Galvao is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Galvao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cage avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Galvao is breathing heavily.
Galvao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cage doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cage manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cage trying to control but Galvao is working from the bottom.
Galvao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cage won't allow Galvao to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Galvao's head.
Galvao working for a triangle but Cage defends it easily.
Galvao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Galvao looking for a guillotine here but Cage defends easily.
Galvao working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cage has passed into half guard!
Cage trying to control from half guard but Galvao is working away.
Galvao actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao is trying to stand back up but Cage is controlling him
Galvao regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cage won't allow Galvao to sweep him here.
Cage postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cage trying to stand up but can't free himself from Galvao's guard.
Galvao working for a triangle but Cage defends it easily.
Cage advances position into side control!
Galvao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cage tries to stand but Galvao is controlling his head.
Galvao parries the strikes from Cage easily there. Cage is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Galvao to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage wants to control but Galvao is keeping him busy.
Galvao is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cage's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cage missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Galvao moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cage missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cage tries to stand but Galvao is controlling from the bottom.
Galvao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Galvao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galvao wants to sweep here but Cage controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Galvao dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cage lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cage drives through and clinches with Galvao against the cage.
Galvao tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cage smiles and moves away.
Luke Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cage shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Cage was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Galvao is looking to improve his position but Cage isn't that keen on the idea.
Galvao manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cage looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Galvao makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Galvao.
Galvao looking for a sweep. Not yet Galvao, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Galvao is working hard here to advance position.
Cage has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Galvao is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cage is one step ahead there.
Cage avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Galvao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cage is looking to stand up but Galvao won't let him.
Cage preventing the sweep.
Cage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cage avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Galvao is looking for a triangle but Cage pushes his legs off easily.
Cage wants to stand but Galvao has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galvao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cage gets to his feet - Galvao follows without any prompting.
Cage scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Galvao trying to get back to full guard but Cage takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Cage wants to control the pace but Galvao is squirming around nicely.
Cage controlling his opponent.
Galvao really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cage wants to control the pace but Galvao is squirming around nicely.
Galvao working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cage trying to control from half guard but Galvao is working away.
Galvao is trying to get back to full guard.
Cage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Galvao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Galvao is pressing down on Cage's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cage forces his way into half guard.
Galvao is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Cage is tapping! Great win for Galvao!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Antonio Galvao!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pasha Dasari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dasari comes into the arena with Stinkfist blaring out of the sound system. On his way into the cage it seems that Pasha Dasari has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Pasha Dasari seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pasha Dasari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dasari checks a low kick from Mendez.
Mendez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mendez misses with a kick to the body.
Mendez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dasari is looking for a sweep.
Dasari wants to control but Mendez postures up.
Dasari tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mendez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Dasari slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dasari works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dasari manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mendez manages to get himself to full guard.
Mendez wants to stand and escape but Dasari is having none of it.
Dasari sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dasari seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mendez for as long as he can get away with.
Dasari throwing strikes from guard but Mendez blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dasari drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mendez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mendez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mendez!
Mendez wants to control but Dasari is keeping him busy.
Mendez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dasari to his feet.
Mendez tries for a takedown but Dasari sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dasari shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mendez's guard.
Dasari controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dasari drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mendez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dasari has Mendez in his guard.
Dasari is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mendez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mendez wants to pass the guard but Dasari is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dasari is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mendez is looking to escape.
Mendez looks gassed!
Dasari is looking for a kimura but Mendez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dasari to get the leverage.
Mendez wants to control the action here but instead Dasari manages to pass to full mount!
Dasari landing shots from mount.
Dasari pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendez is working to get back to half guard.
Dasari pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mendez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dasari controlling the pace for now.
Dasari moves to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dasari keeps control of the position easily here as Mendez tries to buck him off.
Dasari is controlling the position but Mendez somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Mendez wants to control but Dasari is keeping busy.
Dasari has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mendez tries to reverse the position but Dasari maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasha Dasari 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.
Dasari moves out of range of the body kick from Mendez.
Dasari doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mendez counters with a single leg into guard. Dasari didn't expect that.
Dasari is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dasari is looking for a triangle here but Mendez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mendez scoring with punches from side control.
Mendez is looking to take a break and control but Dasari is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dasari is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mendez is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dasari manages to get back to half guard.
Dasari trying to control from the bottom.
Dasari regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dasari looking to control.
Dasari looking for a guillotine here but Mendez defends easily.
Dasari working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mendez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dasari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pasha Dasari overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dasari is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Mendez rolls with it to try and escape but Dasari cranks on the arm and Mendez is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pasha Dasari!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yuhki Tajima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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184 lbs
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185 lbs
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yuhki Tajima!
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, Rickson Alves!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alves fails with the takedown.
Alves misses with a takedown attempt - Tajima sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yuhki Tajima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Alves.
Alves fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tajima keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tajima stuffs the takedown attempt from Alves. Alves gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tajima changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alves looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tajima goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Alves rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tajima's guard! Nice work there by Alves!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tajima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alves avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alves drops back looking for a leg! Tajima is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tajima manages to kick Alves off! Alves jumps back into Tajima's guard.
Tajima is looking for a triangle but Alves pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tajima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tajima is looking for a triangle but Alves pushes his legs off easily.
Tajima throws his legs up looking for a submission but Alves uses it to pass to side control.
Alves is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tajima knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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!
Alves tries for a kimura but Tajima is defending well.
Tajima is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tajima is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Alves is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Tajima tries to control Alves's head but Alves pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! Tajima is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!
Tajima prevents Alves from taking his back.
Tajima is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tajima wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Tajima trying to control but not successfully.
Tajima breaks Alves's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tajima is breathing heavily.
Tajima trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Alves manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Alves postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Tajima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alves drops back looking for a leg! Tajima is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tajima manages to kick Alves off! Alves jumps back into Tajima's guard.
Tajima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alves thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tajima is keeping the position for now.
Tajima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alves avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tajima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuhki Tajima dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alves has his takedown stuffed
and Tajima counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tajima.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Tajima from controlling successfully.
Tajima is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Alves is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Alves has escaped and now he's on top!
Alves drops back looking for a leg! Tajima is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tajima manages to kick Alves off! Alves jumps back into Tajima's guard.
Alves avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alves trying to control but Tajima is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tajima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alves manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tajima keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
Alves is looking to stand up but Tajima won't let him.
Alves wants to control from the top but Tajima keeps moving.
Alves is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tajima is on top in guard.
Tajima works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Alves manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tajima trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tajima's guard.
Tajima throws his legs up looking for a submission but Alves uses it to pass to side control.
Tajima looking for a sweep but Alves has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Alves throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Tajima is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tajima is squirming around, avoiding Alves's attempts to control the action.
Tajima slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Yuhki Tajima overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tajima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alves seems to be working for a kimura but Tajima defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves is looking to take a break and control but Tajima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tajima looking for submissions off his back.
Tajima is looking to get back to full guard here but Alves has managed to pass to side control instead.
Tajima is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Alves has taken his back.
Tajima tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Alves trying to control but Tajima is having none of it.
Tajima gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tajima gets back to full guard.
Alves throwing strikes from guard but Tajima blocks nicely.
Tajima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alves trying to control but Tajima is working from the bottom.
Alves thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alves stopping the sweep attempt from Tajima.
Tajima manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alves manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuhki Tajima dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tajima has his takedown stuffed
so Alves counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Alves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tajima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tajima looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alves is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tajima controlling Alves's posture.
Tajima looking for a guillotine here but Alves defends easily.
Alves drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alves jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tajima looking for a guillotine here but Alves defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alves is looking to work some ground and pound but Tajima has wrist control.
Alves looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tajima working for a triangle but Alves defends it easily.
Tajima throws his legs up looking for a submission but Alves uses it to pass to side control.
Alves gets to mount! Tajima was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tajima is working to get back to half guard.
Tajima tries to improve his position but instead Alves has taken his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Alves is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tajima knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tajima for a finish.
Tajima preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Alves.
Tajima defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alves missing with strikes from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tajima trying to control the hands but Alves breaks the grip.
Will Alves go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Alves keeps control of the position as Tajima tries to break free.
Alves working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Tajima wants to control his opponent's hands but Alves gets his hands free.
A lull in the action here.
Alves is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tajima knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tajima for a finish.
Alves doesn't have the hooks in and Tajima manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tajima drops back, looking for a kneebar! Alves looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Alves looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Alves!
Alves tries for a kimura but Tajima is defending well.
Tajima is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alves moves into full mount!
Rickson Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alves moves to back control.
Alves somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rickson Alves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tajima has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Silvario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Ruas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silvario comes to the cage accompanied by Ice Cube - The Predator. Andre Silvario has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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237 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Silvario!
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, Anderson Ruas!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Silvario is looking to clinch but Ruas is avoiding it.
Silvario throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silvario is looking to clinch but Ruas is avoiding it.
Silvario lands with a big right hook that stumbles Ruas - he's out on his feet here! Silvario follows up with another monster hook that separates Ruas from consciousness! Ruas falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Silvario stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andre Silvario!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Rand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kingston Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mason has chosen Sean Kingston-Take you there as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danny Rand!
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, Kingston Mason!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rand shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rand was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mason gets back to half guard.
Mason tries to get to full guard but Rand has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mason.
Mason working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rand doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mason is tightening it up a little... Rand has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Rand reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Rand taps out! nice BJJ there by Mason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kingston Mason!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucian Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Arealius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arealius is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ministry Rock. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucian Rodrigues!
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, Anthony Arealius!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arealius tries to bum rush Rodrigues with a series of wild strikes but Rodrigues uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rodrigues has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rodrigues successfully pulls guard.
Rodrigues throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rodrigues working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arealius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arealius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rodrigues pulls Arealius in close to prevent any damage.
Rodrigues wants to stand up but Arealius is controlling him.
Arealius looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Arealius trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodrigues is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Arealius trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodrigues is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodrigues keeping full guard, as Arealius tries to pass.
Arealius wants to control from the top but Rodrigues keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Anthony Arealius.
Arealius moves into the clinch.
Rodrigues has hold of one of Arealius's legs. Arealius is fighting the takedown attempt but Rodrigues gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Arealius striking from the bottom.
Arealius wants to sweep here but Rodrigues controlling him for the moment.
Arealius keeping moving, preventing Rodrigues from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arealius can't keep his opponent in guard - Rodrigues advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Arealius controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Arealius trying to control here.
Rodrigues seems to be looking for submissions.
Rodrigues tries to stand but can't do so whilst Arealius controls his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodrigues wants to pass the guard but Arealius is defending well.
Rodrigues is breathing heavily.
Rodrigues is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues throwing shots but Arealius is blocking nicely.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodrigues avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arealius throws a wild body kick that Rodrigues sees coming a mile off.
Arealius has his takedown stuffed
and Rodrigues counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Arealius!
You get the feeling that Arealius really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Arealius flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Arealius tries to lock up and control but Rodrigues gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rodrigues trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rodrigues lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rodrigues is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Arealius has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rodrigues trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arealius wants to control but Rodrigues is having none of it.
Rodrigues working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Arealius wants to control but Rodrigues is having none of it.
Arealius is trying to escape the mount.
Arealius defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rodrigues.
Arealius working to try and regain half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rodrigues can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucian Rodrigues 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.
Rodrigues uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arealius.
Lucian Rodrigues is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arealius darts in trying to clinch
and Rodrigues counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arealius works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rodrigues stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rodrigues gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Arealius counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Arealius closes the distance and clinches.
Arealius goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rodrigues prevents it.
Arealius prevents a takedown attempt there.
Arealius avoiding damage.
Arealius wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues goes for a takedown attempt but Arealius pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucian Rodrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arealius drives through and clinches with Rodrigues against the cage.
Arealius tries to pull guard but Rodrigues holds him up against the cage and eventually Arealius drops back down to his feet.
Arealius can't get the takedown.
Rodrigues manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rodrigues escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodrigues gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Arealius to counter with a crisp jab.
Arealius tries to clinch but Rodrigues moves away
and Rodrigues counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rodrigues prevents Arealius from improving his position.
Arealius manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arealius gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Arealius breaks from the clinch.
Arealius tries to clinch but Rodrigues moves away
and Rodrigues counters by moving into the clinch.
Arealius prevents a takedown attempt there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arealius wants to get back to striking at distance but Rodrigues won't allow it.
Rodrigues drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Arealius gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Arealius manages to break the clinch.
Rodrigues gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Arealius really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rodrigues. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Arealius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodrigues swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodrigues lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Arealius!
Lucian Rodrigues overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arealius really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rodrigues looking for a guillotine from mount but Arealius is having none of it.
Arealius throwing hammer fists to the chest of Rodrigues. What's that going to do exactly?
Rodrigues trying to control but Arealius is having none of it.
Arealius is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Arealius is trying desperately to improve position.
Rodrigues looking to secure an arm triangle but Arealius defends it well.
Arealius is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Arealius can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rodrigues landing strikes from the mount and Arealius is in trouble!
Rodrigues fails to advance to Arealius's back.
Rodrigues is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Arealius has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rodrigues pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Arealius is wriggling around trying to escape.
Arealius is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Arealius can't escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodrigues wants to take Arealius's back here but Arealius is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucian Rodrigues dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Arealius 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 Arealius has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Arealius and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rodrigues misses with a takedown attempt
and Arealius counters with a series of strikes. Rodrigues will be more careful next time no doubt.
Arealius misses with an attempted mid kick.
Arealius shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Arealius is controlling the pace.
Arealius wants to pass to mount but Rodrigues is defending the position.
Arealius trying to control the action but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
Arealius content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodrigues moves into full guard.
Arealius wants to control from the top but Rodrigues keeps moving.
Arealius must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Arealius looking to pass the guard.
Arealius sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Anthony Arealius.
Arealius tries to clinch but Rodrigues moves away
and Rodrigues counters with a nice double leg into side control. Arealius won't be happy with that.
Arealius taking a bit of punishment here - Rodrigues scoring with strikes.
Rodrigues is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Arealius is trying to escape and Rodrigues transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Arealius is forced to tap! Nice work there by Rodrigues! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucian Rodrigues!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Sabrol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeAndre Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sabrol kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Snap Your Fingers Snap Your Neck. Tyson has chosen Slam as his entrance music. DeAndre Tyson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Sabrol!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, DeAndre Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sabrol.
Tyson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tyson lands in his opponent's guard.
Sabrol is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sabrol working for a triangle but Tyson defends it easily.
Sabrol trying to control the position.
Tyson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tyson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tyson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson drops back looking for a leg! Sabrol is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sabrol manages to kick Tyson off! Tyson jumps back into Sabrol's guard.
Sabrol lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tyson!
Sabrol looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tyson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sabrol jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tyson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Tyson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson tries to buck Sabrol off but Sabrol is having none of it.
Sabrol tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sabrol throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Tyson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Tyson has a hand on Sabrol's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sabrol takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sabrol can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sabrol working for a submission but Tyson is keeping him at bay.
Sabrol manages to capitalize on a mistake by Tyson to take his back!
Tyson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sabrol. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tyson 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 Sabrol gets his way!
Sabrol is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tyson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tyson for a finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson tries to roll but Sabrol sticks to his back.
Sabrol gets his hands free as Tyson looks to control.
Sabrol struggling to keep hold of the position.
Tyson trying to control the hands but Sabrol won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sabrol is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Tyson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Sabrol throwing sloppy strikes.
Tyson trying to control the action but Sabrol just sinks the hooks in.
A lull in the action here.
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.
Sabrol throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Will Sabrol go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Tyson wants to control his opponent's hands but Sabrol gets his hands free.
Tyson breaks Sabrol's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sabrol doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sabrol gets caught flat footed, as Tyson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sabrol is looking for a triangle but Tyson pushes his legs off easily.
Sabrol working a defensive guard here.
Sabrol has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Tyson doesn't defend quickly enough and Sabrol has managed to lock this one up! Can Tyson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Sabrol on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ricardo Sabrol!
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