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AFC 34 - Hammar vs. Sting PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarmo Ek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rami Raakalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ek might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pixies - Tame. Rami Raakalainen told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jarmo Ek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rami Raakalainen!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Ek. No joy for Raakalainen on that attempt.
Ek blocks a head kick by Raakalainen.
Raakalainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ek gets caught flat footed, as Raakalainen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Raakalainen slips nicely into half guard.
Raakalainen throws a strike but Ek avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Raakalainen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Raakalainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Raakalainen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Raakalainen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Raakalainen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ek is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Raakalainen looks gassed!
Raakalainen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Raakalainen with the ground and pound but Ek regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Ek trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raakalainen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Raakalainen looks to land a strike but Ek avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Raakalainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raakalainen drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Raakalainen as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Ek screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Raakalainen! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Rami Raakalainen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andy Silverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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186 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andy Silverson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silverson has managed to clinch.
Andersson wants to stall.
A knee to the head by Silverson.
Silverson tries to work over Andersson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silverson connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Dan Andersson has been cut.
Silverson tries to land a knee to the head but Andersson blocks with his arms.
Silverson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silverson connects with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silverson.
Silverson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Andersson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Silverson is keeping busy.
Silverson misses with a knee strike.
Silverson tries to land a knee to the head but Andersson blocks with his arms.
Andersson wants a takedown but no success here.
Andersson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Andersson can't break the clinch.
Andersson wants to stall.
Andersson pulls Silverson into guard.
Silverson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Silverson drops back looking for a leg! Andersson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Andersson manages to kick Silverson off! Silverson jumps back into Andersson's guard.
Andersson has his foot on Silverson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silverson works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverson landing with the ground and pound.
Andersson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silverson.
Andersson trying to control the position.
Silverson is looking to advance position but Andersson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Andersson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Silverson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Silverson is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Silverson has worked his arm free - good work by Silverson!
Silverson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Andersson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson tries for a kimura but Silverson is defending well.
Andersson looks gassed!
Silverson gets back to half guard.
Silverson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Andersson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Andersson's back!
Silverson is landing with strikes from the back.
Andersson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Andersson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Silverson.
Andersson breaks Silverson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Andersson preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andersson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silverson is looking for a triangle but Andersson pushes his legs off easily.
Andersson pushing down on Silverson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silverson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silverson is looking for a triangle but Andersson pushes his legs off easily.
Silverson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Andersson 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.
Andersson is looking to work some ground and pound but Silverson has wrist control.
Silverson 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.
Silverson keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silverson is looking to sinch up a triangle. Andersson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Silverson's body to avoid the submission. Silverson has instead reached around Andersson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Silverson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Andy Silverson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Pesonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance McBruce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Seppo Pesonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lance McBruce!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pesonen shoots in but McBruce avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McBruce keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pesonen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seppo Pesonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pesonen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McBruce as he avoids it easily.
Pesonen fails to land the takedown.
McBruce avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McBruce scores with a takedown into Pesonen's guard.
McBruce looking to pass the guard.
McBruce working some strikes from top position.
Pesonen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McBruce.
Pesonen keeping full guard, as McBruce tries to pass.
McBruce showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pesonen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pesonen had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. McBruce is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Pesonen Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take McBruce's back instead.
McBruce rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
McBruce has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McBruce is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pesonen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pesonen's back!
McBruce softening up his opponent with strikes here.
McBruce is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
McBruce lands a shot to the head.
Pesonen is really stuck here.
Pesonen is breathing heavily.
McBruce working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
McBruce is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if McBruce gets his way!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McBruce is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pesonen defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
McBruce has the hooks in. Pesonen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McBruce is looking for the choke from the back position but Pesonen is controlling his hands well.
Pesonen manages to reverse the position and now he's in McBruce's guard. Nice work there by Pesonen.
Pesonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pesonen could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
McBruce working a defensive guard here.
McBruce looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen looking to pass the guard.
McBruce lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pesonen!
Pesonen is desperately trying to improve his position but McBruce has a good base and remains in mount.
McBruce wants to finish this one by submission but Pesonen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McBruce.
A nice elbow there by McBruce.
McBruce working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McBruce is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Pesonen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Pesonen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBruce controlling his opponent.
McBruce working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
A nice elbow there by McBruce.
McBruce has hold of Pesonen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pesonen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Pesonen is in a horrible position here. McBruce smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McBruce content just to control the position here.
McBruce is working for a guillotine from mount but Pesonen frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance McBruce dominated that round.
That's time! Pesonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McBruce closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pesonen to the mat! Pesonen manages to get full guard.
McBruce sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pesonen's guard.
Pesonen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McBruce wants to take a breather but Pesonen is having none of it.
McBruce performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McBruce is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pesonen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McBruce has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Pesonen defend it? McBruce steps over the head and cranks it - Pesonen is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for McBruce!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lance McBruce!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andy A (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demetrius Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). A comes to the cage accompanied by Drowning Pool - All over me. Demetrius Silva will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andy A!
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, Demetrius Silva!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from A. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
A closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
A decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Silva fails with the takedown
and A counters with a single leg into guard. Silva didn't expect that.
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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!
A is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Silva working for a triangle but A defends it easily.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
A tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but A can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva looks gassed!
A gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A moves into the clinch.
Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but A pulls his leg out and moves away.
Andy A has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrius Silva.
A gets a takedown into half guard.
A scoring with strikes to the body and head.
A not doing much here.
Silva wants to improve his position but A is controlling well.
Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but A is one step ahead there.
A tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
A is posturing up here but Silva has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! A tries to roll out but it's too tight and A has to tap! Slick submission there by Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Demetrius Silva!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Agressão/Repressão. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Felipe Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie gets a takedown into half guard.
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.
Silva is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount!
BOOM! Gracie connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Silva tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Silva is having none of it.
Gracie looks gassed!
Silva is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gracie 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.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Silva.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva's back!
Silva showing good submission defense here.
Silva is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is controlling the position but Silva somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Silva gets back to full guard.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Silva is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silva 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.
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
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.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Gracie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Silva kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gracie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Silva's guard.
Silva is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Silva has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie advances position into side control!
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva, who protects the arm well.
Gracie has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Silva!
Gracie looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gracie wants to take Silva's back but he can't do it this time.
Gracie lands with some strikes.
A nice elbow there by Gracie.
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.
Gracie has control of Silva's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Silva regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Silva is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie working for a submission but Silva is keeping him at bay.
Gracie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Silva is surviving well by controlling Gracie's body position as best he can.
Silva is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Gracie has taken his back.
Gracie working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Silva defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gracie looking for the RNC.
Gracie looking for the choke but no joy.
Royce Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie working for a choke but Silva is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for the choke from the back.
Silva prevents Gracie from getting a body triangle.
Gracie is looking for the choke from the back position but Silva is controlling his hands well.
Silva showing good submission defense here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Silva turns into Gracie and is now in his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva advances to half guard.
Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Silva scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Silva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Silva!
Gracie is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Silva has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Silva!
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie has his feet on Silva's thighs here. He's pushed Silva off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Silva screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Royce Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jos Bos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Pernambucano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pernambucano is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Samba Rio de Janeiro. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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187 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Big right hand |
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jos Bos!
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, Anderson Pernambucano!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bos scores with a nice head shot.
Pernambucano moves out of range of the strikes.
Pernambucano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pernambucano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A shot to de liver by Bos. Beautiful body shot.
Pernambucano ducks under a wild hook from Bos.
Pernambucano closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bos to the mat! Bos manages to get full guard.
Pernambucano trying to control the position from guard on top but Bos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pernambucano on the ground.
Pernambucano drops back looking for a leg! Bos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bos manages to kick Pernambucano off! Pernambucano jumps back into Bos's guard.
Pernambucano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pernambucano wants to pass the guard but Bos is keeping the position.
Bos uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Pernambucano moves forwards but Bos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bos dodges the punch combination from Pernambucano.
Pernambucano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bos but Bos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pernambucano looks gassed!
Bos lands with a cross.
Pernambucano tries for a takedown but Bos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jos Bos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Pernambucano.
Pernambucano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pernambucano's hands.
Bos connects with a body shot.
Pernambucano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bos stuffs the takedown attempt from Pernambucano. Pernambucano gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice body punch from Bos.
Pernambucano shoots in looking for a takedown. Bos tries to sprawl out of it but Pernambucano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pernambucano takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bos tries to keep at a distance but Pernambucano has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pernambucano prevents Bos from breaking the clinch.
Pernambucano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pernambucano tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bos is trying to break free.
Pernambucano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bos tries to break the clinch but Pernambucano is controlling the position.
Bos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pernambucano has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pernambucano is working for takedown but Bos is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pernambucano.
Bos has had enough of the clinch but Pernambucano keeps him there for the moment.
Pernambucano has Bos pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pernambucano pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bos tumbling to the mat - Pernambucano dives into Bos's guard.
Bos pushes Pernambucano off and gets back to his feet.
Pernambucano has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pernambucano counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bos's guard now.
Bos is working an open guard so Pernambucano takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bos throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pernambucano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bos's waist but Bos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pernambucano off to one side.
Pernambucano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pernambucano counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bos!
Pernambucano is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Bos is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Bos flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Pernambucano anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Bos and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Pernambucano slips an arm under Bos chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Pernambucano has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Pernambucano is squeezing on Bos like an anaconda would it's prey. Bos fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anderson Pernambucano!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cripple Tron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Murakami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cripple Tron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renato Murakami!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tron fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murakami on the side of the head.
Tron jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tron misses with a hook.
Tron connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murakami momentarily.
A jab-cross combination lands for Tron and sends Murakami crashing to the mat! Tron follows him down to the mat - Murakami regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Murakami is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Murakami trying to control but Tron postures up.
Tron wants to control but Murakami is keeping him busy.
Murakami missing with punches from the bottom.
Tron is thwarting Murakami's attempts to control the position.
Murakami is trying to get back to full guard.
Murakami is defending against the submission attempts here by Tron.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tron scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tron uses his free foot to push down on Murakami's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Murakami.
Tron fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tron trying to control but Murakami is having none of it.
Tron tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tron can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Murakami is looking to escape.
Tron get's back to his feet.
Tron stuffs the takedown.
Tron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murakami takes one to the side of the head.
Tron is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Murakami hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cripple Tron!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akseli Hammar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scorpion Sting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammar comes to the cage accompanied by Matti ja Teppo - Näitä Polkuja Tallaan. Sting has chosen Boom Boom Pow as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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226 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Akseli Hammar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Scorpion Sting!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sting 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.
Hammar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hammar throws a nice looking combination but Sting bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hammar jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Scorpion Sting has been cut.
Hammar fails to land the takedown.
Sting ducks under a wild hook from Hammar.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sting looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sting tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Akseli Hammar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammar lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Sting falls backwards - clearly groggy! Hammar dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akseli Hammar!
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