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Kings of Rio 34 - Brutality PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Des all (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Des all!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Christopher Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Reyes as all shoots in.
Reyes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from all.
A lazy left from Reyes finds it's target.
Reyes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
all looks for a takedown but Reyes sprawls well.
Horrible takedown by all or perhaps it was just good defense by Reyes which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Des all. That's going to take a lot out of him.
all darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reyes tries to get to full guard but all has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes trying to control but all postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
all trying to pass the guard but Reyes defending well.
all is trying to work for a kimura but Reyes is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
all seems to be working for a kimura but Reyes defends the submission attempt.
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.
Reyes trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Reyes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Reyes lands with a nice combination. all backs away looking to recover.
Reyes throws a right and a left that all avoids nicely.
Reyes lunges at all with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by all's hand.
all looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reyes is fending him off so far but all persists. Nope, Reyes circles away and we're back to standing.
all shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reyes pinned against the cage. Reyes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reyes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but all manages to avoid it.
all shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reyes pinned against the cage. Reyes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Des all. That's going to take a lot out of him.
all shoots in for a takedown but Reyes shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
all shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reyes as he avoids it easily.
all has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
all with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reyes to score with a decent uppercut.
Reyes lands a jab-cross combination.
all is rocked!
Reyes cracks all with a left hook right on the temple and all goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Reyes lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully all is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Christopher Reyes!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ashur Perun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stian Ask (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Perun might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Judith. Ashur Perun has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ashur Perun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stian Ask!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perun swings for the body but Ask moves out of range.
Perun looks to land a combination but Ask avoids it well.
Perun lands with a right and another and another! Ask is in big trouble! Perun lands again and this time it's lights out for Ask! A quality knockout there for Perun.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ashur Perun!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Alan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Zimanic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for James Alan has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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291 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Alan!
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, Frank Zimanic!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zimanic shoots in for a takedown but Alan shows good takedown defense.
Alan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zimanic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zimanic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zimanic fails to land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown by Alan or perhaps it was just good defense by Zimanic which made him look bad.
Alan moves into the clinch.
Alan is trying to break the clinch but Zimanic has him pressed against the cage.
Zimanic wants a takedown but no success here.
Zimanic prevents Alan from breaking the clinch.
Alan prevents a takedown attempt there.
James Alan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Zimanic.
Zimanic tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zimanic looks gassed!
Zimanic tries for a takedown but Alan manages to get underhooks.
Alan manages to break the clinch.
Alan scores with the left hand. Zimanic knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Alan does no damage.
Alan swinging wilding here.
Zimanic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alan counters with a right hand that sends Zimanic tumbling to the canvas! Can Alan finish him? He dives into Zimanic's guard looking to do just that!
Zimanic is rocked!
Alan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zimanic is still in real trouble! Can Alan finish him?
Alan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zimanic is looking to sweep but instead, Alan has passed into half guard.
It looks like Alan is going to stand back up.
Zimanic seems to have recovered his senses.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Zimanic has eaten all the pies!
Zimanic tries to roll over but Alan keeps him under control.
Zimanic flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
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.
Alan wants to stand but Zimanic has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Zimanic is positioning himself well to prevent Alan advancing to mount.
Alan wants to stand up but Zimanic is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zimanic with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Alan counter with a right hand.
Alan lands a jab to the head.
Zimanic closes the distance but Alan moves to the side
and Zimanic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zimanic looks to land a combination but Alan avoids it well.
Alan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zimanic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Zimanic does no damage.
Alan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zimanic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Zimanic working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Alan's thigh. Alan counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Zimanic wants to control from the top but Alan keeps moving.
Alan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zimanic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimanic trying to control but Alan is working from the bottom.
Zimanic prevents Alan from getting back to his feet.
Zimanic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Alan looking for a triangle here. Zimanic is fighting it but it looks tight! Alan pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Zimanic is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). James Alan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Michael Bluth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kayaki Chonin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chonin has chosen The End is Near as his entrance music. Kayaki Chonin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with George Michael Bluth's chin.
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156 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Michael Bluth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kayaki Chonin!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chonin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chonin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bluth avoids the elbow strike from Chonin, against the cage.
Chonin has had enough of the clinch but Bluth keeps him there for the moment.
Chonin tries a body shot but Bluth blocks it.
Chonin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chonin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chonin misses with a body punch.
Chonin lands a body punch.
Bluth has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chonin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bluth blocking some punches.
Chonin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chonin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bluth up against the cage.
Chonin looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chonin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bluth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chonin defending well as Bluth loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bluth walks into a stiff left hand from Chonin.
A head kick by Chonin - that's a beauty! Bluth is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Chonin can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kayaki Chonin!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gina Carano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gina Carano will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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141 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gina Carano!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker throws a body punch but Carano moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Carano.
Carano tries to close the distance and clinch but Walker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Walker tries to score with a low kick but Carano moves his leg out of the way.
Walker misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Carano.
Carano is looking to clinch.
Walker is looking to clinch but Carano is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carano looks to clinch
and Walker counters with a single leg into guard. Carano didn't expect that.
Carano wants to stand and escape but Walker is having none of it.
Walker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Walker chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Walker throwing strikes but missing.
Walker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Walker looking to pass the guard.
Walker trying to control but Carano is working from the bottom.
Carano has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Carano wants to get back to his feet but Walker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Walker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Carano is proving hard to escape from.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Carano rushes Walker and presses him up against the cage.
Carano tries a knee to the head but Walker blocks it.
Carano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carano lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Carano lands a nice knee to the body.
Carano misses with a knee strike.
Walker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Carano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Walker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Carano with a knee to the head.
Carano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Carano looks gassed!
Carano using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Walker jumps into guard, dragging Carano to the mat.
Carano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Carano is looking to stand up but Walker won't let him.
Carano stops Walker from standing up.
Walker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carano is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Carano controlling from the top position.
Walker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Walker looking for a sweep. Not yet Walker, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Walker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Carano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walker.
Carano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Walker.
Paul Walker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walker misses the shot to the body.
Walker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Walker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Carano looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Carano can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker looking to control but instead Carano has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Walker lands a nice short elbow.
Walker tries to pass to full mount but Carano defends it.
Carano tries to roll over but Walker keeps him under control.
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.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Carano is trying to stand back up but Walker is controlling him
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Walker tries to clinch but Carano moves away
and Carano counters with a head kick. That will keep Walker thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Carano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Walker lands a two punch combo.
Carano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Walker looks to clinch
and Carano counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Walker avoids the head kick by Carano.
Walker has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker doesn't manage to clinch there - Carano circles away.
Walker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Carano counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A big left from Walker misses.
Carano lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Carano wants to clinch up but Walker keeps it at a distance.
Carano lands with a nice body punch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Carano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carano tries to avoid it but Walker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carano to the ground. Carano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Walker throws a leg kick
and Carano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Walker thinking.
Good standup being displayed there by Walker as he connects with a hook.
Walker dips to his left and cracks Carano with an uppercut!
Walker tries for a takedown but Carano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker wants to land a leg kick but Carano is out of range.
Gina Carano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Walker moves into the clinch successfully.
Walker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Carano is keeping busy.
Carano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Walker blocks it with crossed arms.
Walker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gina Carano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Walker shoots in for a double leg but Carano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Walker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Carano tries a knee to the head but Walker blocks it.
Walker is trying to break free.
Walker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Walker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Carano using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Carano avoiding damage.
Carano lands a knee to the body.
Carano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Walker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Carano connects with a nasty looking knee right to Walker's face.
Carano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Walker blocks it with crossed arms.
Carano trying to land knees to the body.
Walker tries to break the clinch but Carano is controlling the position.
Carano tries a knee to the head but Walker blocks it.
Walker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knees in the clinch landing for Carano.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carano connects with a knee to the head.
Carano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Carano.
Carano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Walker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Carano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Walker lands with a left to the head.
Carano tries to land a knee to the head but Walker blocks with his arms.
Walker is trying to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Carano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Walker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Carano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Walker blocks it with crossed arms.
Walker can't get the takedown.
Walker tries a knee to the head but Carano blocks it.
Carano crunches a lovely knee into Walker's ribcage.
Carano manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Carano is trying to stall.
Carano looking to throw knees to the head but Walker is blocking nicely.
Walker managing to block the knees to the body from Carano.
Walker breaks from the clinch.
Carano moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carano rushes Walker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Carano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Walker decides to pull guard.
Walker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carano manages to get himself to full guard.
Carano trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Walker stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Walker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Walker swats away the attempt to clinch by Carano.
Walker wants to clinch
and Carano counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carano lands a damaging elbow.
Carano looking to throw knees to the head but Walker is blocking nicely.
Walker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Walker has had enough of the clinch but Carano keeps him there for the moment.
Carano stalling the fight.
A knee to the head by Carano.
Walker looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from Walker.
Carano scores with a knee to the head.
Come on Walker - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Carano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Carano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Walker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Carano.
Walker wants to get back to striking at distance but Carano won't allow it.
Carano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Walker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Carano controlling the action here for a moment.
Carano connects with a nasty looking knee right to Walker's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carano using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Walker managing to block the knees to the body from Carano.
Carano landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Walker looking to slow down the pace here.
Walker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Walker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Walker has his foot on Carano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carano works his way back into a safe position though.
Carano controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Carano's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gina Carano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carano 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 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gina Carano!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jesh Masilungan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franks Beans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jesh Masilungan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Franks Beans!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beans shoots in but Masilungan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Masilungan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Masilungan throws a hook but Beans avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Masilungan as Beans shoots in.
Jesh Masilungan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franks Beans.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Beans with that takedown attempt.
Beans shoots in for a double leg but Masilungan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Franks Beans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beans misses with a takedown attempt - Masilungan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A leg kick checked by Beans.
Masilungan misses with a looping left.
Jesh Masilungan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Masilungan throws a leg kick which misses Beans's front leg but catches the back leg as Beans tries to avoid it.
Beans takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Masilungan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Beans shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masilungan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beans.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan misses with a low kick.
Beans fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Beans shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Masilungan as he jumps to the side.
Masilungan throws an overhand right that lands on Beans's shoulder, as Beans tries to avoid the shot.
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.
Masilungan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Masilungan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Beans shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Masilungan but Masilungan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masilungan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesh Masilungan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Beans fails with a takedown attempt.
Masilungan throws a looping overhand right but Beans ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Masilungan - that will leave a mark!
Beans fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beans tries for a takedown but Masilungan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jesh Masilungan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franks Beans.
Beans tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Masilungan swivels and escapes.
Masilungan lands an overhand right.
A solid body kick from Masilungan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beans has a takedown stuffed.
Masilungan swings for the body but Beans moves out of range.
Masilungan lands a high kick!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beans.
Masilungan misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Masilungan misses.
Beans changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Masilungan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Beans is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Masilungan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Beans tries for a kimura but Masilungan is defending well.
Beans is breathing heavily.
Masilungan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Beans tries for a kimura but Masilungan is defending well.
Masilungan is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Masilungan cracks Beans with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Beans misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesh Masilungan dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Horrible takedown by Beans or perhaps it was just good defense by Masilungan which made him look bad.
Masilungan scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masilungan scores with a sloppy right hand. Beans should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beans avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beans shoots in but Masilungan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Masilungan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Masilungan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Masilungan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Beans shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Masilungan pinned against the cage. Masilungan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jesh Masilungan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franks Beans.
Beans fails with the takedown.
Beans shoots in for a takedown but Masilungan shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beans shoots in but Masilungan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Beans tries for a takedown but Masilungan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Beans looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Masilungan is fending him off so far but Beans persists. Nope, Masilungan circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Beans closes this distance looking for a takedown but Masilungan circles away.
Beans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beans shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Masilungan as he jumps to the side.
A jab from Masilungan misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beans shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masilungan as he avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesh Masilungan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Masilungan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesh Masilungan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Palowakski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Fellows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Palowakski might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Burning Down the House. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fred Palowakski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Damien Fellows!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fellows shoots in for a double leg but Palowakski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fellows shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Palowakski wants to get back to his feet but Fellows is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fellows postures up and lands a big shot to Palowakski's brow.
Palowakski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fellows gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fellows looking to pass the guard.
Palowakski wants to sweep here but Fellows controlling him for the moment.
Fellows with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fellows thows a big elbow that misses.
Fellows stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Palowakski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fellows throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Palowakski trying to keep a closed guard but Fellows is proving a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Palowakski cracks Fellows with a good jab.
It looks like Damien Fellows has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fellows fails with a takedown attempt.
Fellows shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Fellows has eaten all the pies!
Fellows scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palowakski wants to get back to full guard.
Fellows uses his free foot to push down on Palowakski's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Palowakski.
Fellows looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Palowakski slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Palowakski trying to hold on to Fellows's head to control him but Fellows postures up.
Fellows wants to free his trapped foot but Palowakski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Palowakski is looking for a sweep. Fellows is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fellows is looking to advance position but Palowakski won't allow it.
Fellows not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Palowakski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Palowakski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Palowakski.
Palowakski working a defensive guard here.
Fellows in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fellows thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fellows is fighting to break Palowakski's control of his arms but Palowakski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Palowakski trying to strike off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fellows accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fellows with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fellows missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Palowakski digs a good hook to Fellows's body.
Fellows moves out of range as Palowakski strikes.
Fellows looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fred Palowakski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Fellows.
Horrible takedown by Fellows or perhaps it was just good defense by Palowakski which made him look bad.
Fellows looks gassed!
Palowakski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fred Palowakski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Palowakski lands with a hook. Fellows tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fellows avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fellows thows a body shot but no joy.
Palowakski takes a swing at Fellows's ribcage but misses.
Fellows looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Palowakski is fending him off so far but Fellows persists. Nope, Palowakski circles away and we're back to standing.
Palowakski misses with a straight left.
Palowakski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fellows manages to avoid it.
Fellows throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Palowakski's waist but Palowakski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fellows off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Fellows or perhaps it was just good defense by Palowakski which made him look bad.
Palowakski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Palowakski misses.
Palowakski lands a nice looking body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Palowakski there.
Fellows slips under a jab from Palowakski.
Fellows 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fellows throws a big right hand that misses.
Palowakski lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fellows!
Fellows takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fellows has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palowakski looking to control but Fellows is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Palowakski working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Palowakski prevents Fellows from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Palowakski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damien Fellows's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fellows takes one on the button.
Fellows ducks right into an uppercut from Palowakski.
Fellows is rocked!
Palowakski misses with a straight right.
Fellows is still on wobbly legs! Can Palowakski finish him?
Damien Fellows is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Palowakski looks to land a left hand but Fellows moved out of range nicely.
Fellows throws a body punch but Palowakski moves out of range.
Fellows seems to have recovered his senses.
Palowakski misses with an uppercut. Fellows saw that one coming.
Palowakski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palowakski thows a body shot but no joy.
Fellows uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Palowakski.
Palowakski slips a jab from Fellows.
Fellows gets the takedown into side control.
Palowakski is looking to regain half guard here but Fellows keeps moving and retains side control.
An elbow from Fellows crashes against the mat.
Fellows tries to move to full mount but Palowakski actually manages to regain half guard.
Palowakski trying to control but Fellows postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fellows is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fellows is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fellows is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Palowakski is just riding it out for now. Fellows eventually gives up the hold.
Fellows is breathing heavily.
Fellows tries to pass to full mount but Palowakski defends it.
Palowakski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fellows.
Palowakski is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fellows is thwarting Palowakski's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Palowakski stuffs the takedown.
Fellows misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fellows misses with a double jab.
Fellows slips under a jab from Palowakski.
Fellows throws an overhand right that lands on Palowakski's shoulder, as Palowakski tries to avoid the shot.
Palowakski lands a nice shot to the body.
Palowakski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fellows.
Fellows shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Palowakski but Palowakski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fellows closes the distance and clinches up with Palowakski, looking for a takedown. Fellows pushes Palowakski against the cage but Palowakski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fred Palowakski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Fellows.
Nice combo by Palowakski! Oh, that's hurt him - Fellows falls to the canvas and Palowakski follows him into side control.
That has opened up Damien Fellows's cut even more.
Palowakski cracks Fellows with a big right hand but Fellows just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Fellows manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fellows is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Palowakski is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Damien Fellows!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gavilan Barrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by When Will They Shoot. Barrera has chosen Ileso as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barry Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gavilan Barrera!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Barrera pushes him off.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Smith lands a left and a right that sends Barrera crashing to the canvas! Smith dives into mount looking to finish!
It looks like Gavilan Barrera has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Barrera is rocked!
Smith wants to control the pace but Barrera is squirming around nicely.
Barrera is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
Barrera seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith controlling from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Barrera has worked his arm free - good work by Barrera!
Smith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith laying and praying for a moment but Barrera takes advantage and regains half guard.
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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.
Barrera kicks off Smith and gets to his feet.
Smith avoids the head kick by Barrera.
Smith throws a series of punches but Barrera moves out of range.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barrera's waist but Barrera gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Barrera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith tries to clinch but Barrera moves out of range.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith wants to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barrera throws a series of strikes that have Smith backpedaling.
It looks like Barry Smith has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrera tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Barrera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Barrera misses with a combination
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Barrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barrera is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Smithis looking to pass into half guard but Barrera pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Barrera is in guard.
Smith is looking to stand up but Barrera isn't so interested in that idea.
Barrera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith is trying to keep Barrera in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrera preventing the sweep.
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barrera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barrera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith 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.
Smith wants to control from the top but Barrera keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Smith dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith tries to clinch there but Barrera circles away.
Barrera misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Barrera.
Barrera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Barrera is just out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
Barrera is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith tries to advance to mount but Barrera instead regains half guard.
Barrera is breathing heavily.
Smith wants to control but Barrera is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Barrera is defending the position.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barrera keeps working.
Smith passes to side control.
Smith trying to control the action but Barrera is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smith wants to control for a moment but Barrera uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Smith gets full guard.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barrera's guard.
Smith trying to control but Barrera is working from the bottom.
Barrera is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smith uses his free foot to push down on Barrera's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Barrera.
Smith looking to control but Barrera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith content just to control the position here.
Smith looking to secure an arm triangle but Barrera defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Barrera has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Barrera!
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barrera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith wants to sweep here but Barrera controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Smith dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there.
Barrera is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barrera regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Smith.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Barrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barrera working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Barrera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barrera's guard.
Barrera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith passes Barrera's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Smith is keen to just control but Barrera is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrera kicks Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Barrera misses with a wild combination.
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Smith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Smith wants to control but Barrera is keeping him busy.
Barrera is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Barry Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrera is not content to let Smith control the position.
Barrera takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Smith tries for a kimura but Barrera is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barrera can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smith trying to control the action but Barrera is working from the bottom.
Smith landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Smith!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stretch Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Tooreal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Armstrong might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Coal Chamber--Big Truck. The crowd seem to be enjoying Tooreal's choice of entrance music: Forever. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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271 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stretch Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dwayne Tooreal!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Armstrong or perhaps it was just good defense by Tooreal which made him look bad.
Armstrong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tooreal's waist but Tooreal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Armstrong off to one side.
Armstrong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tooreal is fending him off so far but Armstrong persists. Nope, Tooreal circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stretch Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Armstrong with that takedown attempt.
Armstrong has a takedown stuffed.
Armstrong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tooreal pinned against the cage. Tooreal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Armstrong closes the distance and clinches up with Tooreal, looking for a takedown. Armstrong pushes Tooreal against the cage but Tooreal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Tooreal. No joy for Armstrong on that attempt.
A nice combination there by Tooreal.
Armstrong is breathing heavily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tooreal breaks the clinch.
Tooreal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Armstrong.
Nice takedown defense from Tooreal. No joy for Armstrong on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tooreal as he jumps to the side.
Armstrong shoots in for a double leg but Tooreal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tooreal closes the distance and clinches.
Armstrong fails to pull guard.
Armstrong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tooreal is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Armstrong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tooreal smiles and moves away.
Armstrong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tooreal circles away.
Armstrong gets caught flat footed, as Tooreal shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armstrong has his foot on Tooreal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tooreal works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Armstrong is on top in guard.
Armstrong stands and throws Tooreal's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Armstrong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tooreal has escaped the position, nice work there.
Armstrong moves into full mount!
Tooreal is in all sorts of trouble here.
Armstrong wants to take Tooreal's back but he can't do it this time.
Tooreal defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Armstrong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tooreal tries to buck Armstrong off but he can't manage it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tooreal can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tooreal tries to lock up and control but Armstrong gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Armstrong is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tooreal is surviving well by controlling Armstrong's body position as best he can.
Armstrong unloads with some shots from mount but Tooreal bucks and avoids them well.
Armstrong trying to control but Tooreal is having none of it.
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.
Tooreal can't escape the position.
Armstrong pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Tooreal is working to get back to half guard.
Armstrong is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Tooreal is in real trouble.
Armstrong throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Tooreal 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.
Armstrong misses with a takedown
and Tooreal counters with a single leg into guard. Armstrong didn't expect that.
Armstrong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tooreal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Armstrong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Armstrong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Armstrong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Armstrong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Armstrong wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Armstrong 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.
Armstrong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tooreal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tooreal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tooreal has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Armstrong is proving hard to escape from.
Tooreal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tooreal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Armstrong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Armstrong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Armstrong working for a triangle but Tooreal defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong working for a triangle but Tooreal defends it easily.
Armstrong is looking for a triangle but Tooreal pushes his legs off easily.
Armstrong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Armstrong is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tooreal keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully.
Armstrong advances to half guard.
Armstrong is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Tooreal is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stretch Armstrong!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arjan Boudewijn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jackson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to wolf pack. Boudewijn has chosen The Search for the Holy Grail as his entrance music. 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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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Improved boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Denton Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arjan Boudewijn!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boudewijn with a jab.
Boudewijn swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Boudewijn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Arjan Boudewijn has been cut.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Boudewijn moves out of range easily.
Boudewijn slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Nice cross by Boudewijn.
Boudewijn throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Boudewijn cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Jackson is rocked!
Boudewijn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boudewijn misses with a looping left.
Boudewijn lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Jackson falls backwards - clearly groggy! Boudewijn dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arjan Boudewijn!
Arjan Boudewijn is the new light heavyweight champion!
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