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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Hoppus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Addiction as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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209 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Hoppus!
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, Luis Silva!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoppus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Mark Hoppus has been cut.
Hoppus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Hoppus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hoppus lands a high kick!
Hoppus circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hoppus counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Silva throws a half hearted mid kick.
Silva swings for the body but Hoppus moves out of range.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Silva has eaten all the pies!
Hoppus drives through and clinches with Silva against the cage.
Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hoppus just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hoppus breaks from the clinch.
Silva lands a with a good body shot.
Hoppus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hoppus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Silva throws the left hand but Hoppus avoids the punch easily.
Silva tries to clinch up
so Hoppus counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoppus gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hoppus throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Hoppus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silva doesn't seem phased though.
Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
Silva breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva throws a body kick the misses
and Hoppus counters with an outside leg kick.
Hoppus shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hoppus showed some decent athleticism there.
Hoppus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hoppus lands strikes from half guard.
Hoppus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hoppus prevents Silva from improving his position.
Silva wants to control but Hoppus is keeping busy.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hoppus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hoppus uses his free foot to push down on Silva's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Silva wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Hoppus misses with an elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva showing good submission defense here.
Hoppus is breathing heavily.
Hoppus lands shots from the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva rolls, trying to escape but Hoppus keeps control of the position.
Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva trying to control the hands but Hoppus won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is covering up but some of the strikes from Hoppus are getting through and doing damage.
Silva is trapped and Hoppus is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Hoppus patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hoppus connects with a big shot to the side of Silva's head.
Silva turns into Hoppus and is now in his guard.
Hoppus is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Silva scoring with some ground and pound.
Hoppus striking off his back but it's not causing Silva any problems.
Hoppus looking to control.
Hoppus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva manages to get himself to full guard.
Hoppus lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoppus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hoppus trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoppus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Silva is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hoppus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hoppus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Silva's head.
Hoppus tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Hoppus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoppus stands up and waves to Silva to follow him.
Hoppus scores with a takedown into Silva's guard.
Hoppus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoppus is pushing down on Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Hoppus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hoppus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Hoppus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Hoppus's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hoppus tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hoppus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hoppus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Mark Hoppus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoppus lands with a kick to the ribs.
Silva misses with a leg kick
and Hoppus counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Silva is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hoppus keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoppus wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Hoppus closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silva to the mat! Silva manages to get full guard.
Hoppus decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Silva misses with a leg kick
and Hoppus counters with a nice leg kick.
Hoppus has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Silva throws a sloppy body shot
and Hoppus counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hoppus.
Hoppus is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoppus moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoppus is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hoppus working the ground and pound.
Hoppus working the head with strikes.
Hoppus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hoppus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hoppus trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoppus working the ground and pound but Silva is defending the strikes.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hoppus's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hoppus wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
Hoppus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hoppus is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.
Hoppus trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Hoppus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hoppus decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoppus tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Hoppus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hoppus has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Hoppus keeps him there for the moment.
Silva fails to pull guard.
Hoppus breaks the clinch.
Hoppus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hoppus gets the takedown into side control.
Hoppus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hoppus moves into full mount!
Hoppus cracks Silva with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hoppus connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hoppus moves to take his opponent's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoppus has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Silva! Can he survive? No! He's out! Hoppus gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mark Hoppus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zack Hitana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lou Capalatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zack Hitana has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zack Hitana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lou Capalatti!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitana misses with a straight left.
Hitana throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Capalatti.
Capalatti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hitana.
Zack Hitana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Capalatti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Hitana. No joy for Capalatti on that attempt.
Capalatti shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hitana controls Capalatti momentarily but Capalatti frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Capalatti thows a big elbow that misses.
Capalatti stands and throws Hitana's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Capalatti tries to score with some ground and pound. Hitana controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hitana knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Capalatti on the ground.
Hitana defending against the ground and pound.
Hitana takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitana manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hitana blocking the ground and pound attempt from Capalatti.
Hitana keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Capalatti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Capalatti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Capalatti thows a huge punch but Hitana dodges it nicely.
Capalatti throwing shots but Hitana is blocking nicely.
Hitana keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Capalatti is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hitana.
Hitana works over Capalatti's head and body with a nice combination.
Capalatti tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hitana swivels and escapes.
Zack Hitana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Capalatti.
Capalatti looks gassed!
Hitana looks to land a combination but Capalatti avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitana misses with a wild body shot.
Hitana tries to clinch but Capalatti moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Hitana.
Hitana misses with a body shot.
Capalatti looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hitana is fending him off so far but Capalatti persists. Nope, Hitana circles away and we're back to standing.
Capalatti drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hitana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Capalatti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hitana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capalatti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hitana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Capalatti lands a couple of digs.
Hitana managing to control the position.
Capalattiis looking to pass into half guard but Hitana pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hitana is in guard.
Capalatti 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.
Capalatti throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Capalatti throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Capalatti looking for a sweep. Not yet Capalatti, not yet.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Capalatti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hitana.
Hitana throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hitana throws a combination. Capalatti tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Capalatti fails to land the takedown.
A shot to de liver by Hitana. Beautiful body shot.
Hitana lands with a hook. Capalatti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lou Capalatti will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hitana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Capalatti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Capalatti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hitana circles away.
Hitana fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hitana is looking to clinch but Capalatti is avoiding it.
Capalatti moves out of range of the body kick from Hitana.
Capalatti shoots in for a double leg but Hitana sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hitana throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Hitana, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hitana misses with a few strikes there.
Nice sprawl there from Hitana as Capalatti shoots in.
Zack Hitana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Capalatti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Capalatti moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hitana cracks a nice hook into Capalatti's ribs.
Hitana keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hitana is looking to clinch.
Hitana lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hitana cracks Capalatti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hitana is looking to wear down Capalatti with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hitana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Capalatti moves away.
Capalatti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Capalatti looks for a takedown but Hitana sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitana wants to clinch.
Hitana looks to land a combination. Capalatti sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hitana punishes Capalatti's body with a nice straight punch.
Hitana cracks Capalatti with a right hand to the side of the head.
Capalatti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hitana swings for the body but Capalatti moves out of range.
Hitana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitana takes a swing at Capalatti's ribcage but misses.
Hitana lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Capalatti at a distance.
Hitana scores with a shot to the body.
Hitana misses with a wild body shot.
Hitana throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hitana lands with a slapping head kick.
Hitana lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hitana lands with a shot to the body.
Hitana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Capalatti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some wild striking there from Hitana.
Hitana throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitana misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Capalatti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hitana.
Hitana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Capalatti.
Hitana stalks Capalatti and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Capalatti's face. Capalatti staggers backwards, shaken.
Hitana lands the left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hitana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Capalatti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hitana.
Capalatti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hitana tries to avoid it but Capalatti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hitana to the ground. Hitana escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Hitana dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hitana comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A head kick from Hitana lands but Capalatti takes it in his stride.
Capalatti is rocked!
Hitana looks to land a combination but Capalatti avoids it well.
Hitana throws a series of punches but Capalatti avoids them all with ease.
Hitana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hitana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No joy there for Hitana, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hitana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitana thows a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hitana fails to land with a series of punches.
Hitana tries to bum rush Capalatti with a series of wild strikes but Capalatti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitana wants to clinch up but Capalatti keeps it at a distance.
Hitana tries to clinch up.
Hitana stuffs the takedown attempt from Capalatti. Capalatti gets slowly back to his feet.
Hitana scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hitana misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hitana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to de liver by Hitana. Beautiful body shot.
Capalatti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hitana tries to avoid it but Capalatti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hitana to the ground. Hitana escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for Capalatti with that takedown attempt.
Zack Hitana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Capalatti.
Capalatti slips a jab and a cross from Hitana.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hitana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Capalatti drops his hands momentarily and Hitana takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Capalatti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Capalatti avoids a kick to the body.
Capalatti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hitana goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hitana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Capalatti slips a straight right by Hitana.
Capalatti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zack Hitana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Capalatti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Capalatti slips a jab and a cross from Hitana.
Capalatti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hitana is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hitana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hitana looks to land a body kick but Capalatti moved away.
Hitana lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hitana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Capalatti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Capalatti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hitana throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hitana looks for the body kick but Capalatti saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Hitana.
Hitana misses with a wild combination.
Hitana gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Capalatti passes into half guard.
Hitana is controlling Capalatti's trapped leg to prevent Capalatti from advancing to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zack Hitana.
I think Hitana 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zack Hitana!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mieszko Maksymilian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Rosseti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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187 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mieszko Maksymilian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitor Rosseti!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maksymilian lands a head kick. Rosseti smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Maksymilian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maksymilian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maksymilian throws a right hand that Rosseti ducks under and follows up with a left that Rosseti also avoids with ease.
Maksymilian tries a head kick but it misses.
Maksymilian misses with a few strikes there.
Maksymilian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maksymilian throws a right and a left that Rosseti avoids nicely.
Maksymilian moves into the clinch successfully.
Rosseti pulls guard successfully.
Rosseti has his foot on Maksymilian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maksymilian works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rosseti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maksymilian avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maksymilian has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rosseti is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosseti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maksymilian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maksymilian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rosseti had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Maksymilian is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Rosseti Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Maksymilian's back instead.
Rosseti is persistently looking for the submission but Maksymilian is defending it well.
Rosseti looks gassed!
Maksymilian is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosseti seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Maksymilian's chin but Maksymilian turns very nicely into Rosseti's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Maksymilian.
Maksymilian wanted to stand there but Rosseti had control of the position.
Rosseti has his foot on Maksymilian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maksymilian works his way back into a safe position though.
Maksymilian wanted to stand there but Rosseti had control of the position.
Rosseti looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Maksymilian is defending well. Rosseti quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Maksymilian has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rosseti celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vitor Rosseti!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georges Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Garza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hughes comes to the cage accompanied by A Country Boy Can Survive. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Georges Hughes!
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, Dante Garza!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hughes.
Garza throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hughes counters with a two punch combo.
Hughes connects with a solid leg kick.
Hughes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hughes throws a head kick but Garza moves out of range.
Georges Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Garza counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hughes won't be happy with that.
Garza is looking to take a break and control but Hughes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hughes is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Garza asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hughes struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hughes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Garza trying to control the position but Hughes is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hughes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hughes trying to control but Garza postures up.
Hughes won't allow Garza to pass to mount.
Hughes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hughes.
Hughes controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes controls Garza momentarily but Garza frees himself.
Garza wants to stand but Hughes is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hughes has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Garza off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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.
Good exchange - Hughes coming out on top.
Garza drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Georges Hughes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garza misses with a takedown attempt
and Hughes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hughes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Garza has him pressed against the cage.
Hughes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Garza has him pressed against the cage.
Hughes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hughes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garza with a poor takedown
and Hughes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hughes.
Hughes is trying to break the clinch but Garza has him pressed against the cage.
Hughes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hughes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Garza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Georges Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Garza.
Hughes gets underhooks to prevent Garza's takedown attempt.
Garza looks gassed!
Hughes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hughes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hughes is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Hughes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Garza has his takedown stuffed
and Garza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hughes swats away the attempt to clinch by Garza.
Hughes throws a lazy head kick
and Garza counters with a single leg into guard. Hughes didn't expect that.
Hughes pushes Garza off and scrambles back to his feet.
Garza gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hughes counters with a left and a right that stings Garza.
Nice body punch from Hughes.
Hughes misses with the combination.
Hughes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hughes lands with a nice combination. Garza backs away looking to recover.
Garza is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Hughes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hughes scores with a head kick.
Hughes connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garza fails with the takedown
and Hughes counters by moving into the clinch.
Hughes breaks from the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hughes.
Hughes misses with a combination
and Garza counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Garza throwing shots but Hughes is blocking nicely.
Hughes is looking to improve his position.
Hughes has one foot on Garza's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hughes swinging wilding here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garza misses with a takedown attempt
and Hughes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Georges Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Garza.
Garza is trying to break the clinch but Hughes has him pressed against the cage.
Hughes gets underhooks to prevent Garza's takedown attempt.
Hughes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Garza wants to stall.
Hughes manages to break the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hughes!
Garza scores with a nice strike.
No joy there for Hughes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Hughes as Garza shoots in.
Hughes circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch combination from Hughes misses.
Hughes throws a sloppy head kick and Garza moves out of range easily.
Garza with a poor takedown
and Hughes counters with a left and a right that stings Garza.
Garza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hughes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hughes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hughes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Hughes both land. Nice combination.
Garza misses with the body kick
and Hughes counters with a series of strikes. Garza will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hughes moves into the clinch successfully.
Hughes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hughes swinging wilding here.
Hughes swats away the attempt to clinch by Garza.
Hughes swinging wilding here.
Hughes lands a head kick. Garza smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hughes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes throws the left hand but Garza avoids the punch easily.
Hughes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garza avoids the head kick by Hughes.
Garza fails with the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Hughes.
Georges Hughes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hughes looks to land a body kick but Garza moved away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hughes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick misses from Hughes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Hughes 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!
Hughes throws a series of punches but Garza avoids them all with ease.
Hughes throws a right and a left that Garza avoids nicely.
Garza tries to clinch up.
Hughes throws a sloppy head kick and Garza moves out of range easily.
Hughes moves in looking to clinch but Garza pushes him off.
Garza has his takedown stuffed
and Hughes counters with a series of strikes. Garza will be more careful next time no doubt.
Garza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hughes counters with a flying knee. Nice.
No joy there for Hughes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes throws a right and a left that Garza avoids nicely.
Hughes closes the distance and clinches.
Hughes is trying to break free.
Hughes breaks the clinch.
Garza shoots and misses
and Hughes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Georges Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Garza.
Hughes misses with a head kick.
Garza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Garza.
Hughes misses with a combination
and Garza counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hughes's guard now.
Garza showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Garza from controlling successfully.
Hughes wriggles free and stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes throws a head kick that misses
and Garza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hughes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Garza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hughes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hughes tries to close the distance and clinch but Garza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hughes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Garza counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes kicks Garza off and gets to his feet.
Hughes throws a nice looking combination but Garza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hughes moves into the clinch successfully.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Garza just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hughes's brow.
Hughes wants to break free but Garza has control.
Hughes can't break the clinch.
Hughes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Garza has him pressed against the cage.
Garza manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Hughes misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes misses with a wild combination.
Hughes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Garza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hughes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Garza backs up against the cage.
Hughes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Garza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hughes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Garza counters with a head kick.
Hughes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Garza counters with a body kick that stops Hughes in his tracks momentarily.
Garza has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Garza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hughes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Garza counters with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garza has his takedown stuffed
and Hughes counters with a three punch combo that has Garza backing up. Garza nods at Hughes to acknowledge the strikes.
Hughes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Garza backs up against the cage.
Hughes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice combination there by Hughes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hughes, right into the meat.
Hughes is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hughes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garza, pushing him back against the cage.
Hughes is trying to break the clinch but Garza has him pressed against the cage.
Hughes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Garza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hughes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garza slips a jab and a cross from Hughes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes scores with a shot to the body.
Hughes throws a sloppy head kick
and Garza counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dante Garza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hughes pulls Garza in to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dante Garza.
I think Hughes 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georges Hughes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Brecht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Acton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brecht kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Dropkick Murphys - Warriors Code. Patrick Brecht has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patrick Brecht!
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, Joe Acton!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acton gets the takedown into side control.
Brecht manages to work his way to half guard, despite Acton's best efforts.
Brecht trying to control from the bottom.
Acton is looking to advance position but Brecht won't allow it.
Acton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brecht doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Acton.
Acton trying to control from half guard but Brecht is working away.
Brecht tries to roll over but Acton keeps him under control.
Acton is pressing down on Brecht's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brecht is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Brecht tries for a takedown but Acton circles away easily
and Acton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brecht is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Acton pulls his head out easily.
Brecht trying to control from the bottom.
Acton slips a nice elbow through Brecht's hands, connecting with Brecht's forehead.
Acton seems to be looking for submissions.
Acton content to control rather than advance.
Acton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brecht with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Acton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brecht regains full guard. Nicely done.
Acton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brecht works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Acton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brecht has his foot on Acton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Acton works his way back into a safe position though.
Brecht looking for a sweep. Not yet Brecht, not yet.
Acton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brecht swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Acton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brecht looking to control.
Brecht is breathing heavily.
Acton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Acton shoots in and bounces Brecht off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Acton thows a big elbow that misses.
Brecht keeping moving, preventing Acton from controlling successfully.
Acton tries to free his leg and advance position but Brecht is retaining full guard.
Brecht working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Acton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Acton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brecht keeping full guard, as Acton tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acton trying to control but Brecht is working from the bottom.
Acton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brecht is keeping the position for now.
Brecht looking to control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Brecht has his takedown stuffed
and Acton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Acton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brecht defends it well.
Brecht slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acton pushing down on Brecht's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Acton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brecht doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Acton.
Brecht pushes Acton off and gets back to his feet.
Brecht feints and then cracks Acton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Acton down.
Acton misses with a takedown attempt
and Brecht decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Acton's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brecht trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Acton keeping moving, preventing Brecht from controlling successfully.
Acton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brecht gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Acton 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.
Brecht tries for a takedown but Acton circles away easily
and Acton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Acton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Acton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brecht is just riding it out for now. Acton eventually gives up the hold.
Acton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Acton is working for a kimura but Brecht is defending it quite comfortably.
Acton drops an elbow to the side of Brecht's head.
Brecht is in trouble now - Acton has advanced to mount!
Acton jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Brecht is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Brecht and Acton has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brecht knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Acton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brecht keeps working.
Acton tries for a kimura but Brecht is defending well.
Acton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brecht is looking for a sweep.
Brecht gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brecht is trying to get back to full guard.
Acton is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Brecht has managed to free his arm - good work.
Acton should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Brecht slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Acton pushes down on Brecht's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Brecht works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brecht is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Acton lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acton wants to control from the top but Brecht keeps moving.
Acton pushes down on Brecht's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Acton works his foot free and advances to mount.
Brecht is trying to escape the mount.
Acton goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Brecht turns into him and now he's in Acton's guard.
Brecht won't allow Acton to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Acton uses his free foot to push down on Brecht's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Brecht.
Acton is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Brecht is in real trouble.
Acton controlling from the back.
Acton has got one arm under Brecht's chin. This could be trouble... Brecht trying to control the other hand but Acton gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Brecht has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Acton!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlito Montoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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212 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlito Montoya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitor Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montoya loads up on a big right hand but Belfort slips the punch.
Montoya lands a hook that stumbles Belfort back into the cage. Montoya follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Belfort to the canvas! Montoya pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Belfort has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Carlito Montoya!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dilbert Pickles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garry Zimmermann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dilbert Pickles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Garry Zimmermann!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zimmermann shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pickles's guard.
Zimmermann avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zimmermann trying to control the position from guard on top but Pickles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pickles isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Zimmermann stacks Pickles on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Zimmermann!
Pickles is breathing heavily.
Zimmermann trying to control the action but Pickles is working from the bottom.
Zimmermann looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pickles tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zimmermann wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zimmermann is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pickles knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zimmermann wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pickles, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pickles sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Zimmermann is trying to control the action in half guard but Pickles is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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.
Zimmermann throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zimmermann prevents Pickles from improving his position.
Zimmermann tries to pass to full mount but Pickles defends it.
Zimmermann is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Pickles has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zimmermann works his way into full mount!
Pickles is trying desperately to improve position.
Zimmermann with good strikes from the mount here!
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.
Pickles tries to reverse the position but Zimmermann maintains control.
Zimmermann can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pickles is looking to escape.
Pickles tries to reverse the position but Zimmermann maintains control.
Pickles regains half guard.
Pickles works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zimmermann wants to control from the top but Pickles keeps moving.
Zimmermann has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Pickles to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Zimmermann is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Pickles pulls down on the head and he's put Zimmermann to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dilbert Pickles!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marco Rudirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and O Kai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rudirez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Going to Brazil - Motorhead. Kai has chosen Kaleohano as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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172 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marco Rudirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, O Kai!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Kai.
Rudirez cracks the inside of Kai's front leg.
Kai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kai waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Rudirez.
Kai misses with the combination.
Rudirez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kai is fending him off so far but Rudirez persists. Nope, Kai circles away and we're back to standing.
Kai throws a series of punches but Rudirez avoids them all with ease.
Kai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kai throws a nice looking combination but Rudirez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rudirez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rudirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kai is keeping the position for now.
Kai wants to stand up but Rudirez is controlling him.
Rudirez throws a big right hand that misses.
Rudirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Kai is retaining full guard.
Kai keeping moving, preventing Rudirez from controlling successfully.
Rudirez is looking to work some ground and pound but Kai has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A big right from Kai misses.
Kai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rudirez backs up against the cage.
Kai with a nice cross.
Rudirez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kai is out of range.
Kai scores with a nice strike.
Rudirez is rocked!
Nice body kick there by Rudirez.
Rudirez scores with a leg kick.
O Kai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rudirez doesn't manage to clinch there - Kai circles away.
Rudirez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kai tries to avoid it but Rudirez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kai to the ground. Kai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kai throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rudirez.
Kai blocks a head kick by Rudirez.
Rudirez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kai missing with a left hand there. Rudirez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rudirez.
A big right from Kai misses.
Rudirez lands with a kick to the temple. Kai shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rudirez missing with a left hand there. Kai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rudirez gets a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rudirez postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kai to stand up.
Rudirez gets a clinch.
Kai blocks the elbow strike.
Rudirez lands an elbow just above Kai 's eye.
Kai can't break the clinch.
Rudirez manages to break the clinch.
Rudirez throws a leg kick that misses.
Rudirez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Kai as Rudirez shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Rudirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Rudirez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Rudirez 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.
Rudirez is looking to slow Kai down with leg kicks.
Kai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rudirez's head.
Kai misses with a double jab
and Rudirez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rudirez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rudirez stalling.
Rudirez is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Kai has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai is trying to stand.
Rudirez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rudirez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rudirez trying to control the action but Kai is working from the bottom.
Rudirez stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
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.
Rudirez walks into a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Rudirez.
Kai looks to throw the jab but Rudirez is out of range.
Rudirez walks into a left hand.
Kai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Kai misses.
Kai might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rudirez is looking to slow Kai down with leg kicks.
Rudirez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kai finds it's way round the side to connect with Rudirez's head.
Kai misses with a combination
and Rudirez counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Kai.
Rudirez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rudirez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kai has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rudirez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kai, who protects the arm well.
Rudirez prevents Kai from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rudirez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kai knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kai wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rudirez has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Rudirez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kai is on top in guard.
Rudirez wants to get back to his feet but Kai is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Rudirez 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!
Rudirez drives through and clinches with Kai against the cage.
Kai has had enough of the clinch but Rudirez keeps him there for the moment.
Kai takes an elbow to the temple.
Rudirez manages to break the clinch.
Kai misses with the combination.
Kai misses with a combination
and Rudirez counters with a one-two to the body.
Rudirez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rudirez.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rudirez. That's going to slow Kai down.
Kai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kai moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rudirez counters with an outside leg kick.
Kai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rudirez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kai.
O Kai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rudirez.
Rudirez scoring well with a low kick there.
Rudirez ducks under a wild hook from Kai.
Marco Rudirez is winning the standup battle so far.
Kai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Both fighters circling a little - Rudirez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Some wild striking there from Kai.
Kai lands with an uppercut that bounces Rudirez off the cage and back into rage.
O Kai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rudirez scores with a nice right hand.
Rudirez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kai.
Kai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kai lands a jab to the nose.
Rudirez throws a head kick that misses.
Rudirez throws a low kick, looking for Kai's leg but Kai calmly moves out of range.
Rudirez looks to land a left hand but Kai moved out of range nicely.
Kai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rudirez counters with an inside leg kick.
Rudirez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rudirez staying out of range there.
Rudirez ducks under a wild hook from Kai.
Kai scores with a jab. Rudirez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rudirez feints and then cracks Kai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kai down.
Kai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rudirez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rudirez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rudirez prevents Kai from getting back to his feet.
Rudirez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kai looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kai looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kai!
Rudirez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kai has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rudirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rudirez is trying to get back to half guard.
Rudirez tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kai presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Kai prevents Rudirez from getting the reversal.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kai is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rudirez is surviving well by controlling Kai's body position as best he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Rudirez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rudirez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 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... Marco Rudirez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Adenhart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Brava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Nick Adenhart has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Adenhart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Damien Brava!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brava clinches.
Brava pushes Adenhart back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Adenhart drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brava gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Adenhart has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brava is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Adenhart goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brava prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Adenhart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brava using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Brava using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Brava.
Brava will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Adenhart up against the cage.
Brava jumps guard.
Adenhart thows a big elbow that misses.
Brava is trying to control the position but Adenhart postures up.
Adenhart postures up in Brava's guard and throws a big left but Brava blocks it.
Adenhart avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adenhart wants to get up but he can't break Brava's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Adenhart's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Adenhart knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brava on the ground.
Brava managing to control the position.
Adenhartis looking to pass into half guard but Brava pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Brava is in guard.
Brava pushes down on Adenhart's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Adenhart wants to get back to full guard.
Adenhart won't allow Brava to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brava keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Adenhart is looking to improve his position.
Adenhart has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brava is working away from the top position though.
Adenhart is looking to escape.
Adenhart is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Adenhart looks to clinch
and Brava counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brava clinches.
Brava unloads a knee to the mid-section. Adenhart lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Brava lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adenhart wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brava stalling the fight.
Adenhart is working for takedown but Brava is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brava lands a body shot.
Brava landing knees to the body.
Adenhart wants a takedown.
Brava's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Brava misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalling in the clinch from Brava.
Adenhart is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brava gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Adenhart looking for a takedown.
Brava using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Brava drags the fight down to the ground.
Brava has his foot on Adenhart's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Adenhart works his way back into a safe position though.
Brava keeping moving, preventing Adenhart from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brava is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brava is pulling down on Adenhart's head. It's preventing any offense from Adenhart, at least for the moment.
Adenhart postures up and lands a big shot to Brava's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brava seems keen to control Adenhart's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Brava dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brava gets caught flat footed, as Adenhart shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Adenhart is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Adenhart is looking to work some ground and pound but Brava has wrist control.
Brava wants to stand up but Adenhart is controlling him.
Adenhart postures up in Brava's guard and throws a big left but Brava blocks it.
Adenhart looking to pass the guard.
Brava controls Adenhart momentarily but Adenhart frees himself.
Brava is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Adenhart trying to control but Brava is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adenhart slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Adenhart has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Adenhart shoots and misses
and Brava counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Adenhart!
Adenhart has given up his back here. Will Brava look for the submission or keep pounding away?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brava has the hooks in. Adenhart is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Adenhart trying to control the position but Brava manages to sink in the hooks.
Adenhart breaks Brava's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adenhart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adenhart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Adenhart wants to control from the top but Brava keeps moving.
Brava is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
An inside leg kick from Brava misses.
Adenhart shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Brava really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Adenhart throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Brava tries to reverse the position but Adenhart maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adenhart is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Brava can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Adenhart thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Adenhart working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Brava tries to lock up and control but Adenhart gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brava is trying to escape the mount.
Adenhart wants to control the pace but Brava is squirming around nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brava can do anything to dispel that myth.
Adenhart is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Brava can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Adenhart postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Brava looks a forlorn figure.
Adenhart throws some wild stikes that Brava manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brava holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Adenhart tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Adenhart thowing shots but they're missing.
Adenhart scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Adenhart looking to finish with strikes here!
Brava regains half guard.
Brava is controlling Adenhart's trapped leg to prevent Adenhart from advancing to side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Adenhart thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brava's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Adenhart 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. This is the final round!
Adenhart fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brava sprawls well initially but Adenhart persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Brava preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Brava avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Adenhart.
Adenhart trying to control the action but Brava is working from the bottom.
Adenhart missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brava is trying to control but can't.
Nick Adenhart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brava works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brava looking to control.
Adenhart thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brava keeping full guard, as Adenhart tries to pass.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Brava gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Adenhart counters with a takedown into side control.
Brava explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Adenhart gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brava counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brava circles away from the clinch attempt
and Brava counters by clinching up.
Adenhart is trying to break free.
Brava tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adenhart's elbow.
Adenhart wants to break free but Brava has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brava using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Adenhart has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brava avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brava trying to land knees to the body.
Brava landing knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Brava.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brava trying to land knees to the body.
Brava leaning against his opponent.
Brava pulls guard.
Adenhart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brava trying to control the position.
Brava might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Adenhart kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Adenhart throws a big right hand that misses.
Brava working for a triangle but Adenhart defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adenhart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brava swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Adenhart is working hard here to advance position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Brava tries to clinch but Adenhart moves out of range.
Brava doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Adenhart decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brava's guard.
Adenhart throws a big right hand that misses.
Adenhart content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adenhart throws and elbow that misses. Brava uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Adenhart's guard. Nice move by Brava!
Adenhart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brava is one step ahead there.
Brava sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Adenhart's guard.
Adenhart manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Brava fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Adenhart showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Adenhart 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Adenhart!
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