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WEP 12: Eyes of the Insane PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hieno Mies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and joel edmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hieno Mies!
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, joel edmond!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mies closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming edmond to the mat! edmond manages to get full guard.
edmond wants to stand up but Mies is controlling him.
Mies wants to stand but edmond is controlling his posture from full guard.
edmond wants to get back to his feet but Mies is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mies stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. edmond swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mies controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mies stops edmond from standing up.
edmond wriggles free and stands up.
Mies shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says edmond as he avoids it easily.
Mies has managed to clinch.
Mies blocks the elbow strike.
Mies lands a knee to the head.
It looks like joel edmond has been cut.
edmond looking to throw knees to the head but Mies is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
edmond tries to land a knee to the head but Mies blocks with his arms.
Mies has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. edmond is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
edmond landing knees to the head.
edmond tries to land a knee to the head but Mies blocks with his arms.
edmond looking to throw knees to the head but Mies is blocking nicely.
edmond looks gassed!
Mies managing to block the knees to the body from edmond.
Mies connects with a knee to the head.
Mies breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
joel edmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
edmond tries to clinch
and Mies holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mies lands a hook that snaps the head of edmond backwards.
Mies breaks the clinch.
edmond misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mies clinches with his opponent.
edmond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mies tries to clinch up.
edmond wants to clinch
and Mies counters with a two punch combo.
Mies explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horrible takedown by Mies or perhaps it was just good defense by edmond which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hieno Mies. That's going to take a lot out of him.
edmond throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mies lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mies rushes edmond and presses him up against the cage.
Mies breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mies fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with edmond, pushing him back against the cage.
Mies is trying to work for a single leg takedown but edmond pulls him back up using the underhooks.
edmond using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mies has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mies crunches a lovely knee into edmond's ribcage.
A nice left hand lands by Mies.
Mies landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mies blocks an elbow strike.
edmond tries to land a knee to the head but Mies blocks with his arms.
Mies is pressed up against the cage. edmond has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mies down to the mat. Mies avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mies shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with edmond but edmond pushes him off and we're back to square one.
edmond wants to clinch but Mies slips to the side
and Mies holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mies lands a right hand.
Knees to the body from Mies.
Mies connects with a nasty looking knee right to edmond's face.
edmond goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mies prevents it.
Mies decides to pull guard.
edmond won't allow Mies to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mies not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
edmond gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
edmond fails with an attempt to clinch.
edmond tries to clinch but Mies moves away
and Mies counters with a single leg into guard. edmond didn't expect that.
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!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
edmond has his feet on Mies's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Mies fails with the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
edmond goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mies lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hieno Mies dominated that round.
The cut man is working on joel edmond's cut.
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.
edmond tries to clinch up
and Mies moves into the clinch.
Mies lands with a short head shot on the inside.
edmond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
edmond with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mies fails to pull the fight into his guard.
edmond tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mies breaks the clinch.
Mies clinches.
Mies drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
edmond tries a knee to the head but Mies blocks it.
edmond prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hieno Mies. That's going to take a lot out of him.
edmond throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mies blocks it with crossed arms.
Mies wants a takedown but no success here.
A knee to the head by edmond.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mies breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
edmond lands a high kick!
Mies moves into the clinch.
edmond lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mies.
Mies breaks from the clinch.
Mies moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mies avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mies moves out of range as edmond throws a body kick.
Mies moves into range and clinches up with edmond.
edmond tries for a takedown but Mies manages to get underhooks.
Mies blocks an elbow strike from edmond.
edmond misses with an elbow strike.
edmond misses with a knee to the head.
Mies gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from edmond.
Mies drops to a knee looking for a takedown but edmond gets the underhooks and prevents it.
edmond scores with a shoulder strike.
Mies is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mies lands a shot to the body.
edmond landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mies is trying to maintain a safe position but edmond gets an underhook and turns Mies into the cage.
edmond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mies fails to pull the fight into his guard.
edmond missing with knees to the body.
edmond tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by edmond.
edmond using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mies has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
edmond misses with a knee to the head.
Mies breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mies shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says edmond as he avoids it easily.
edmond wants to clinch.
edmond closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mies counters by clinching up.
edmond missing with knees to the body.
Mies gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mies escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mies darts in and clinches edmond up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from edmond.
Mies tries for a takedown but edmond manages to get underhooks.
edmond lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mies looking for a takedown.
edmond stops a takedown attempt from Mies.
edmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
edmond misses with a two punch combination.
edmond wants to clinch
and Mies counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
edmond makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
edmond wants to clinch
and Mies finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mies tries to close the distance and clinch up but edmond swats him away and circles back towards the center.
edmond misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
edmond tries to clinch but Mies is having none of it.
Mies throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mies moves into range and clinches up with edmond.
Mies tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
edmond misses with an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
edmond lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mies changes levels and goes for a takedown here. edmond fights it off and pushes away nicely.
edmond has a takedown stuffed.
Mies fails with an attempt to clinch.
edmond clinches but Mies breaks the clinch
and Mies moves into the clinch.
Mies takes an elbow to the temple.
edmond misses with a knee to the head.
Mies using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mies fails to pull the fight into his guard.
edmond throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mies blocks it with crossed arms.
edmond tries a knee to the head but Mies blocks it.
edmond with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mies with a knee to the head.
edmond tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
edmond using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mies has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mies breaks from the clinch.
Mies throws a head kick but edmond moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hieno Mies dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on joel edmond's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mies looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? edmond is fending him off so far but Mies persists. Nope, edmond circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from edmond. No joy for Mies on that attempt.
edmond tries to clinch up.
edmond throws a lazy body kick
and Mies holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
edmond blocks an elbow strike.
Mies has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. edmond is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hieno Mies. That's going to take a lot out of him.
edmond wants to break the clinch but can't.
edmond breaks from the clinch.
edmond is looking to clinch.
edmond moves into range and clinches up with Mies.
edmond landing knees to the head.
edmond tries to land knees in the clinch but Mies avoids the damage to the body.
edmond misses with a knee strike.
Mies connects with a knee to the head.
Mies connects with a knee to the head.
Mies working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mies looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
edmond pushes Mies back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
edmond with a knee to the head.
Mies with a knee to the head.
The is referee keeping an eye on Mies - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
edmond scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
edmond tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
edmond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mies tries to stall but edmond uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mies tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. edmond just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mies misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from edmond.
edmond lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
edmond misses with a knee to the head.
Mies fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mies landing knees to the head.
edmond tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hieno Mies has scored more points in the clinch so far.
edmond with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mies lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mies has edmond pressed against the cage.
edmond managing to block the knees to the body from Mies.
A knee to the head by edmond.
edmond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mies using the Thai plumb to throw knees but edmond has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mies on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mies manages to break the clinch.
edmond doesn't manage to clinch there - Mies circles away.
Mies has a takedown stuffed.
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.
Mies clinches with his opponent.
edmond tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mies connects with a nasty looking knee right to edmond's face.
Mies breaks from the clinch.
edmond wants to clinch but Mies slips to the side
and Mies counters with a good, hard body kick but edmond shrugs it off.
No joy there for edmond, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
edmond pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
edmond tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mies holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
edmond tries to land a knee to the head but Mies blocks with his arms.
Mies has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. edmond is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mies is working edmond over against the cage.
edmond lands a knee to the head.
edmond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
edmond with an attempt at a knee that misses.
edmond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mies just leaning against edmond, taking a breather.
Mies managing to block the knees to the body from edmond.
edmond breaks from the clinch.
edmond looks to clinch
and Mies counters with a thumping low kick.
Mies has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
edmond tries to clinch but Mies moves away
and Mies counters with an outside leg kick.
edmond closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mies counters with a thumping low kick.
Mies shoots for a takedown but edmond saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mies missing with a left hand there. edmond was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
edmond closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
edmond lands an elbow just above Mies 's eye.
Mies goes for a takedown attempt but edmond pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
edmond swats away the attempt to clinch by Mies.
Mies misses with a wild combination.
edmond instigates a clinch.
edmond can't break the clinch.
Mies with a knee to the head.
Mies drops to a knee looking for a takedown but edmond gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
edmond scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mies blocks an elbow strike.
Mies stalling.
edmond tries to land a knee to the head but Mies blocks with his arms.
Mies escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mies shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has edmond pinned against the cage. edmond gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
edmond moves in looking to clinch but Mies pushes him off.
Mies shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has edmond pinned against the cage. edmond gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
edmond throws a nice looking combination but Mies bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mies clinches.
edmond looking to throw knees to the head but Mies is blocking nicely.
Mies scores with an uppercut up the middle.
joel edmond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
edmond gets underhooks to prevent Mies's takedown attempt.
Mies jumps guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to joel edmond.
Well Mies 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hieno Mies!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dick Tracy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price has chosen Twisted Sister - The Price as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dick Tracy!
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, Sean Price!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Price jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Price throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tracy.
Tracy has managed to clinch.
Tracy tries to break the clinch but Price is controlling the position.
Price wants to get back to striking at distance but Tracy won't allow it.
Price wants to break free but Tracy has control.
Price wants to break the clinch but can't.
Price has had enough of the clinch but Tracy keeps him there for the moment.
Tracy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Price cracks Tracy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Price misses the target.
Tracy blocks a head kick by Price.
Price misses with the combination.
Tracy is looking to clinch.
Price throws a hook to the side of Tracy's head but Tracy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tracy is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tracy.
Price stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tracy.
Price swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Price swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tracy has a takedown stuffed.
Danga de danga de dang - Price scores with a four punch combination!
Tracy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tracy fails to land with a series of punches.
Price throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tracy counters with a nice body shot.
Price looks to land a combination but Tracy avoids it well.
Price looks gassed!
Tracy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tracy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tracy throws a combination. Price tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Price falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tracy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tracy scores with a push kick.
Tracy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Price tries to bum rush Tracy with a series of wild strikes but Tracy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tracy clinches with his opponent.
Tracy manages to break the clinch.
Tracy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Price swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tracy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tracy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Price.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tracy counters by moving into the clinch.
Tracy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Price backwards.
Tracy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tracy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Price is trying to break free.
Tracy is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Price can't fight it off and eventually Tracy manages to take the fight to the floor. Price looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tracy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tracy is looking to work some ground and pound but Price has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tracy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tracy looking to sit in guard and control but Price gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tracy keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.
Tracy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Tracy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Price scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tracy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Price misses with a hook to the body
so Tracy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tracy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Price trying to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Price looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Price has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tracy is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Price.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Price is looking to reverse the position.
Tracy staying calm.
Tracy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
Tracy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Price for as long as he can get away with.
Tracy wants to control but Price is keeping him busy.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Dick Tracy just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Price looks to land a combination but Tracy avoids it well.
Price lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Price throws a series of strikes that have Tracy backpedaling.
Price feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tracy's calf.
No joy there for Price, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price throws a right hand that Tracy ducks under and follows up with a left that Tracy also avoids with ease.
Tracy fails with the takedown.
Price pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Price throws the left hand but Tracy avoids the punch easily.
Tracy tries to clinch there but Price circles away.
Price misses with a looping left.
Price throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tracy counters by moving into the clinch.
Tracy drags the fight down to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tracy is on top in guard.
Tracy sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tracy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Price keeping moving, preventing Tracy from controlling successfully.
Tracy wants to pass the guard but Price is keeping the position.
Price has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Tracy dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Price falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tracy counters by clinching up.
Price wants to break free but Tracy has control.
Tracy breaks from the clinch.
Price cracks Tracy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Price throws a jab when Tracy was well out of range.
Price keeps the fight on the outside.
Tracy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Price.
Sean Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Price misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tracy tries to close the distance and clinch but Price swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Price pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tracy slips a straight right by Price.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price scores with a jab to the head.
Tracy clinches with his opponent.
Tracy manages to break the clinch.
Tracy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Price as he jumps to the side.
Some wild striking there from Price.
Tracy pushes Price up against the cage in a clinch.
Price wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tracy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tracy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Price.
Price falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tracy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tracy tries for a takedown but Price manages to get underhooks.
Price escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tracy avoids the head kick by Price.
Tracy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Price counters with a straight right hand.
Dick Tracy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Price fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tracy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big left from Price misses.
Price misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tracy tries to clinch but Price moves away
and Price counters with a nice uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tracy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Tracy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tracy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Price.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tracy is looking to clinch.
A jab from Price misses.
Tracy is looking to clinch.
Price is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Price throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Price throws a series of punches but Tracy moves out of range.
Tracy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Price.
Price connects with a high kick.
Price misses with a straight left.
Tracy feints and as Price raises his hands in defense, Tracy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tracy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tracy looking to pass the guard.
Tracy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sean Price has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tracy trying to control but Price is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Tracy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tracy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Tracy!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory Araujo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charlie Gunn!
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, Cory Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araujo gets the takedown into side control.
Araujo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gunn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Araujo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gunn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Araujo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Araujo has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Araujo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo wants to finish this one by submission but Gunn is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Araujo.
Gunn takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Araujo looks gassed!
Gunn is squirming around, avoiding Araujo's attempts to control the action.
Araujo is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gunn looks like he's trying to stand up.
Araujo is trying to work for a kimura but Gunn is defending well.
Araujo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gunn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Araujo is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Gunn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gunn is pressing down on Araujo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gunn is looking to stand up but Araujo isn't so interested in that idea.
Gunn keeping full guard, as Araujo tries to pass.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gunn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Araujo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gunn tries to close the distance and clinch but Araujo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gunn tries to clinch up.
Gunn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Araujo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gunn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Araujo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gunn tries to clinch up.
Gunn lands a head kick!
Gunn has managed to clinch.
Gunn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gunn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gunn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gunn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Araujo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gunn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gunn is trying to stall.
Gunn is trying to break the clinch but Araujo has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory Araujo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Araujo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Araujo is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Gunn is in real trouble.
Araujo has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Gunn is in real trouble here. Araujo gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Gunn is tapping out! Araujo wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cory Araujo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimbo Malac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Severino de Jesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). de Jesus has chosen Ace of Spades as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimbo Malac!
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, Severino de Jesus!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
de Jesus wants to clinch up but Malac keeps it at a distance.
Malac will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Malac fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Malac shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says de Jesus as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimbo Malac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
de Jesus stuffs the takedown attempt from Malac. Malac gets slowly back to his feet.
de Jesus lands a front kick.
Crunch! de Jesus slams his shin into Malac's torso.
Malac is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - de Jesus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Malac avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
de Jesus drops Malac with a beautiful combination! Malac stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - de Jesus is looking for the KO!
Malac is rocked!
It looks like Jimbo Malac has been cut.
de Jesus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malac swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oh Malac is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Malac. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
de Jesus lands with a right and another and another! Malac is in big trouble! de Jesus lands again and this time it's lights out for Malac! A quality knockout there for de Jesus.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Severino de Jesus!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Ricardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Ante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricardo comes to the cage accompanied by ~Love Story~. Ante is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Da Mystery of Chessboxin'. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Ricardo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dirk Ante!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ante misses with a few strikes there.
Ante takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Dirk Ante has been cut.
Ricardo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ante.
Ante smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ricardo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ante counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ricardo thinking.
Dirk Ante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ante tries to bum rush Ricardo with a series of wild strikes but Ricardo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ricardo throws a combination that misses
and Ante counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ricardo is rocked!
Ante throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ricardo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ante's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ricardo landing with the ground and pound.
Ricardo wants to control from the top but Ante keeps moving.
Ante is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ricardo wants to get up but he can't break Ante's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ante wriggles free and stands up.
Ante looks to land a right hand but Ricardo moved out of range.
Ante fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Ante.
Ricardo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ante counters with a series of strikes. Ricardo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ante misses with a wild combination.
Ricardo has a takedown stuffed.
Ante tries to land a leg kick but Ricardo saw it coming and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ante is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Ricardo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ante wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ricardo has control of Ante's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ante regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ricardo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ante looks a forlorn figure.
Ricardo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ante is trying desperately to improve position.
Ricardo has hold of Ante's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ante manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ricardo won't let Ante get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Ante is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ricardo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ante because Ricardo loaded up on that one.
Ricardo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ante is looking to escape.
Ricardo prevents Ante from getting the reversal.
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.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ricardo landing shots from mount.
Ante squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Ante really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ricardo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ante is on top in guard.
Ante gets to his feet - Ricardo follows without any prompting.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ricardo misses with a looping left.
Ante takes one to the side of the head.
Ricardo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ante backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Ricardo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dirk Ante's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A punch combination from Ricardo misses.
Ante throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ricardo counters with a one-two to the body.
Ante swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ricardo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short left from Ante.
Ante is looking to control Ricardo's arms but Ricardo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ante has his back to the cage.
Ricardo misses with a knee strike.
Ricardo stalling in the clinch but Ante improves position.
Ante has had enough of the clinch but Ricardo keeps him there for the moment.
Ricardo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ante trying to stall but Ricardo improves his position.
Ricardo trying to stall but Ante improves his position.
Ante letting Ricardo take a breather here.
Ante throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ante is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ante breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good shot there by Ante.
Ante tries to bum rush Ricardo with a series of wild strikes but Ricardo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ante takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ante misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ante misses with a series of wild punches.
Ricardo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Ante there.
Ricardo throws a series of punches but Ante avoids them all with ease.
Ricardo tries to close the distance and clinch but Ante swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ante misses the shot to the body.
Ante misses with a two punch combination.
Ricardo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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.
Ante scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ante lands a jab to the head.
Ricardo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ante circles away.
Ante buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good work by Ricardo as he checks the leg kick.
Ante throws a one two combo.
Ricardo misses with a few strikes there.
Ante throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ricardo counters with a shoot takedown. Ante fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ante pushes Ricardo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A punch combination from Ante misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo misses with a two punch combination.
Ante goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ricardo shoots in for a takedown but Ante shows good takedown defense.
Ricardo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ante but Ante pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Ricardo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ante fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ante fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ricardo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ricardo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ricardo tries a head kick but it misses.
Ante lands a slapping body shot.
Ante misses with a combination
and Ricardo counters with a takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ante sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ricardo tries to pass to full mount but Ante defends it.
Ante wants to get back to full guard.
Ricardo wants to pass the guard but Ante is defending well.
Ante is staying active underneath Ricardo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ricardo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ricardo trying to pass the guard but Ante defending well.
Ante makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ricardo Ricardo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dirk Ante's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ricardo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ante counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch combination from Ante misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ante.
Ante looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ante tries a head kick but it misses.
Ricardo misses with a straight right.
Ante tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ricardo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ante counters with a stiff right hand.
Ante lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ante takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ante throws a series of punches but Ricardo avoids them all with ease.
Ricardo looks to land a right hand but Ante moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Ante.
Ante throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice takedown defense from Ante. No joy for Ricardo on that attempt.
Ante tests Ricardo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Ante scores with a four punch combination!
Oh Ricardo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ante swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ricardo seems to have got his legs back now.
Dirk Ante is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ricardo throws a push kick but Ante slaps the foot to one side.
Ricardo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ante throws out the jab.
Ricardo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ante's waist but Ante gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ricardo off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ante with a nice cross.
Ante scores with a jab to the body.
Ricardo wants to clinch.
Ante swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ante throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ricardo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Ante to counter with a crisp jab.
Ricardo looks to land a left hand but Ante moved out of range nicely.
A nice combination there by Ante.
Ante scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ante connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ricardo momentarily.
Ricardo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ricardo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ante. Ante obviously looking to wear him down.
Ante looks to land a combination but Ricardo avoids it well.
Ante throws an overhand right that lands on Ricardo's shoulder, as Ricardo tries to avoid the shot.
Ricardo throws a combination that misses
and Ante counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dirk Ante seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ante misses with a series of wild punches.
Ante takes one to the side of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ricardo.
Ricardo throws a series of strikes that have Ante backpedaling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick by Ricardo misses
and Ante counters with a two punch combo.
A head kick by Ante misses
and Ricardo moves into the clinch.
Ante wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ante breaks from the clinch.
Ricardo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ante counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ante lands with a hook. Ricardo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ricardo throws a combination that misses
and Ante counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ricardo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ante throws a nice looking combination but Ricardo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ricardo Ricardo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ante throws a combination that misses
and Ricardo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ricardo thows a huge punch but Ante dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Ante really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dirk Ante's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ricardo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ricardo misses with a takedown attempt
letting Ante counter with a right hand.
Ricardo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Ante counter with a right hand.
Ante scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ricardo moves in looking to clinch but Ante pushes him off.
Ante fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ante throws a low kick but Ricardo avoids it.
Ante throws a series of punches but Ricardo avoids them all with ease.
Ante throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ricardo misses with an uppercut. Ante saw that one coming.
Ante tries to bum rush Ricardo with a series of wild strikes but Ricardo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ante pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ricardo is out of range and Ante settles back down.
Ricardo throws a head kick that misses
and Ante counters with a low kick, right behind Ricardo 's knee.
Ricardo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ante wants to get back to his feet.
Ricardo tries to pass to full mount but Ante defends it.
Ricardo is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo wants to work for an arm triangle but Ante is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ante kicks Ricardo off and gets back to his feet.
Ante misses with a combination
letting Ricardo counter with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Ricardo.
Ante lands a two punch combo.
Ante throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ricardo counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo takes one to the chin there.
Ante lands the left hand.
Ricardo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ricardo misses with a double jab
and Ante counters with a one-two to the body.
Ante explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ante lunges at Ricardo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ricardo's hand.
Ante throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ricardo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ante's guard.
Ricardo stops Ante from standing up.
Ricardo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo trying to control but Ante is working from the bottom.
Ricardo stops Ante from standing up.
Ricardo wants to pass the guard but Ante is keeping the position.
Ricardo wants to control from the top but Ante keeps moving.
Ricardo thows a big elbow that misses.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ante on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ricardo Ricardo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dirk Ante's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ante scores with a body shot.
Ante throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ricardo counters with a low kick, right behind Ante 's knee.
Ricardo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ante.
Ricardo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ante lands with an overhand left.
Ricardo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ante throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ante throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ricardo connects with a crisp jab.
Ricardo avoids the body shot from Ante.
Ante is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ante misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ante moves out of range as Ricardo strikes.
Ante avoids the head kick by Ricardo.
A head kick misses from Ricardo.
A right-left combo lands from Ante.
Ricardo slips a straight right by Ante.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ante.
Ricardo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ante fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ricardo wants to clinch
and Ante counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick by Ante misses
and Ricardo counters with a good, hard body kick but Ante shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ricardo scores with a spinning back kick!
Ricardo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ante lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ante.
A jab from Ricardo misses.
Ricardo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
No joy there for Ante, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ricardo misses with a hook.
Ricardo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ante counters with a good, hard body kick but Ricardo shrugs it off.
Ricardo lands with a kick to the ribs.
A punch combination from Ante misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ante misses with a shot to the body
and Ricardo counters with a two punch combo.
No joy there for Ricardo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ricardo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ricardo looks to land a combination but Ante avoids it well.
Ricardo fails to land the takedown.
Ante throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ricardo.
Ricardo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ante misses with a wild body shot.
Ante misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ricardo.
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.
Ricardo looks to land a combination. Ante sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ricardo slips under a jab from Ante.
Ricardo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ricardo throws a combination that misses
and Ante counters with a straight right hand.
Ante lands a jab-cross combination.
Dirk Ante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ricardo throws a right hand that Ante ducks under and follows up with a left that Ante also avoids with ease.
Ricardo misses with a wild combination.
Ante with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ante misses with a series of wild punches.
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 Ricardo Ricardo.
I think Ricardo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 49:47
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 49:46
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Ricardo!
Ricardo Ricardo is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Pounder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Smith could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jim Pounder's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Smith!
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, Jim Pounder!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pounder swivels and escapes.
Smith looks for a takedown but Pounder sprawls well.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pounder is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Pounder circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pounder's waist but Pounder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Pounder is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pounder is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pounder manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pounder trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Pounder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pounder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pounder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pounder looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith has gone for a leg lock! Pounder slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard.
Smith wants to sweep here but Pounder controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pounder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pounder has passed into side control.
Pounder tries to advance to mount but Smith denies him.
Smith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pounder tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Pounder is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith is keen to just control but Pounder is a slippery customer.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pounder is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Pounder is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smith trying to control the action but Pounder is working from the bottom.
Smith wants to stand up but Pounder is controlling the position.
Pounder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Pounder defending well.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pounder defending well though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pounder is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Pounder circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Smith will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pounder manages to avoid it.
John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Pounder, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Pounder against the cage but Pounder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Pounder sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pounder as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pounder but Pounder pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Pounder sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Pounder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pounder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Pounder, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Pounder against the cage but Pounder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Pounder 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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Smith looks for a takedown but Pounder sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Jim Pounder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith tries for a takedown but Pounder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith shoots in but Pounder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Pounder sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pounder but Pounder pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Pounder sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pounder's waist but Pounder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pounder as he jumps to the side.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pounder is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Pounder circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
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.
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pounder has an active guard here but Smith has managed to pass into half guard.
Pounder is trying to control but can't.
Pounder is looking to improve his position.
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Pounder defends the submission attempt.
Pounder gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pounder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith thows a big elbow that misses.
Smith wants to control from the top but Pounder keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Pounder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pounder has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Pounder!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yuka Brasil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Rappenecker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brasil comes to the cage accompanied by Gang Starr - Work. Rappenecker has chosen Burial - Untrue as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Tom Rappenecker enters the cage!
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194 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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185 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yuka Brasil!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Rappenecker!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rappenecker scores with a leg kick.
Rappenecker has Brasil up against the cage in a clinch.
Rappenecker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brasil keeps the fight on the outside.
Brasil misses with a wild combination.
Brasil wants to clinch but Rappenecker slips to the side
and Rappenecker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rappenecker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brasil.
Brasil is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rappenecker.
Brasil misses with a body kick.
Rappenecker clinches but Brasil breaks the clinch
and Brasil counters with a shoot takedown. Rappenecker fights it but they end up in guard.
Brasil drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rappenecker manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brasil has Rappenecker in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rappenecker trying to control but Brasil is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rappenecker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Brasil's guard.
Brasil wants to sweep here but Rappenecker controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brasil throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rappenecker escapes and throws Brasil's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Rappenecker trying to control the action but Brasil is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rappenecker misses with a takedown attempt
and Brasil counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rappenecker is looking to break free of the clinch but Brasil has double underhooks.
Rappenecker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Brasil drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rappenecker manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brasil has Rappenecker in his guard.
Rappenecker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rappenecker wants to stand but Brasil has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Brasil wants to sweep here but Rappenecker controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rappenecker trying to control but Brasil is working from the bottom.
Brasil looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brasil escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rappenecker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brasil is breathing heavily.
Brasil trying to strike off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brasil is on top in guard.
Brasil decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rappenecker, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rappenecker.
Brasil is looking to regain half guard here but Rappenecker keeps moving and retains side control.
Rappenecker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brasil is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rappenecker off and has taken his back!
Brasil is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rappenecker knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rappenecker for a finish.
Rappenecker has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yuka Brasil will probably get the nod.
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.
Rappenecker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brasil swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rappenecker loads up on a big right hand but Brasil slips the punch.
Rappenecker clinches up with Brasil and pushes him back against the cage.
Rappenecker breaks the clinch.
Brasil shoots for a takedown but Rappenecker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brasil stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rappenecker.
Yuka Brasil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rappenecker misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brasil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rappenecker moves away.
Rappenecker tries to clinch but Brasil is having none of it.
Rappenecker throws a head kick but Brasil moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brasil wants to clinch up but Rappenecker keeps it at a distance.
Brasil takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Horrible takedown by Rappenecker or perhaps it was just good defense by Brasil which made him look bad.
Rappenecker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rappenecker throws a series of punches but Brasil avoids them all with ease.
Rappenecker cracks the inside of Brasil's front leg.
Rappenecker wants to clinch.
Brasil clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rappenecker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rappenecker breaks from the clinch.
Brasil wants to clinch.
Rappenecker swinging wilding here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brasil looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rappenecker darts in and clinches Brasil up against the cage.
Rappenecker wants to get back to striking at distance but Brasil won't allow it.
Rappenecker breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brasil looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Rappenecker!
You get the feeling that Rappenecker really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Rappenecker tries to hold on but Brasil postures up.
Rappenecker is trying to stand.
Rappenecker working to try and regain half guard.
Rappenecker is breathing heavily.
Brasil jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rappenecker manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Rappenecker is not content to let Brasil control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brasil tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brasil goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rappenecker has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Brasil but great work by Rappenecker.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rappenecker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brasil is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yuka Brasil will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Brasil blocks the body kick.
Brasil throws a lazy head kick
and Rappenecker counters with a solid body kick.
Rappenecker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brasil but Brasil pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brasil is looking to clinch.
Good exchange - Brasil coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rappenecker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brasil tries to avoid it but Rappenecker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brasil to the ground. Brasil escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brasil tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rappenecker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rappenecker fails with the takedown
and Brasil counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Yuka Brasil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Rappenecker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brasil looking for a takedown.
Rappenecker is looking to break free of the clinch but Brasil has double underhooks.
Rappenecker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rappenecker shoots in and drives through. Brasil sprawls well.
Rappenecker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick by Brasil misses
and Rappenecker counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rappenecker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rappenecker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brasil shoots in but Rappenecker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brasil wants to clinch but Rappenecker slips to the side
and Rappenecker counters with a left and a right that stings Brasil.
Brasil closes the distance and clinches.
Brasil tries to score a body lock takedown but Rappenecker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rappenecker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rappenecker fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brasil circles away from the clinch attempt
and Brasil counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Brasil is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rappenecker trying to hold on to Brasil's head to control him but Brasil postures up.
Rappenecker is controlling Brasil's trapped leg to prevent Brasil from advancing to side control.
Brasil wants to work for an arm triangle but Rappenecker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rappenecker is looking to control Brasil's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rappenecker avoid being mounted?
Brasil is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Rappenecker still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Rappenecker has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Rappenecker is looking to take a break and control but Brasil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rappenecker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rappenecker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brasil is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rappenecker tries to move into full mount but can't pass Brasil's legs.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Brasil closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rappenecker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Tom Rappenecker just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brasil wants to clinch
and Rappenecker counters by clinching up.
Rappenecker breaks the clinch.
Brasil throws a right hand that Rappenecker ducks under and follows up with a left that Rappenecker also avoids with ease.
Rappenecker stuffs the takedown attempt from Brasil. Brasil gets slowly back to his feet.
Rappenecker misses with a double jab.
Brasil takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brasil misses with a takedown
and Rappenecker counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Brasil is lucky that one didn't land flush.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Rappenecker gets the takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rappenecker happy to just control the position for now.
Brasil tries to buck Rappenecker off but Rappenecker is having none of it.
Rappenecker decides to stand back up. Rappenecker steps back and let's Brasil get back to his feet.
Rappenecker wants to clinch up but Brasil keeps it at a distance.
Yuka Brasil is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rappenecker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brasil's guard.
Brasil is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brasil looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rappenecker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rappenecker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rappenecker would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Brasil doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brasil looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rappenecker is one step ahead there.
Brasil keeping moving, preventing Rappenecker from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rappenecker clinches.
Brasil wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuka Brasil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rappenecker pulls guard successfully.
Rappenecker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tom Rappenecker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rappenecker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rappenecker trying to control the position here.
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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brasil accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brasil advances to half guard.
Rappenecker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rappenecker.
Brasil tries to free his leg and advance position but Rappenecker is retaining full guard.
Rappenecker looking to control.
Brasil stops Rappenecker from standing up.
Brasil sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rappenecker's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Rappenecker dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rappenecker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Brasil tries to clinch up
and Rappenecker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good leg kick by Rappenecker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brasil tries to clinch
and Rappenecker counters with an inside leg kick.
Rappenecker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brasil swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Brasil there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rappenecker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brasil has him pressed against the cage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rappenecker pulls guard.
Brasil trying to control but Rappenecker is working from the bottom.
Brasil cracks Rappenecker with a solid left hand.
Brasil tries to free his leg and advance position but Rappenecker is retaining full guard.
Brasil passes Rappenecker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brasil looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rappenecker wants to control but Brasil is keeping busy.
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.
Brasil is looking for a kimura here.
Brasil is working for a kimura but Rappenecker is defending it quite comfortably.
Brasil is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rappenecker is just riding it out for now. Brasil eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rappenecker tries for a takedown but Brasil sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rappenecker, right into the meat.
Brasil tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rappenecker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brasil tries to avoid it but Rappenecker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brasil to the ground. Brasil escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yuka Brasil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Rappenecker.
Rappenecker tries to score with a low kick but Brasil moves his leg out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brasil tries to clinch up
and Rappenecker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brasil won't be happy with that.
Brasil is trying to work for a sweep but Rappenecker has mounted him!
Brasil looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Will Rappenecker go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Brasil breaks Rappenecker's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Brasil stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rappenecker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rappenecker wants to sweep here but Brasil controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Rappenecker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rappenecker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 45:50
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tom Rappenecker!
Tom Rappenecker is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jung Hoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruffin Farley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruffin Farley is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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196 lbs
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191 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jung Hoi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ruffin Farley!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoi with a hook.
Hoi misses with the combination.
Hoi misses the shot to the body.
Farley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hoi pulls Farley in close to prevent any damage.
Hoi is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Farley frees his head nicely. Oh but Hoi has switched to an armbar! Farley is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jung Hoi!
Jung Hoi is the new middleweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douglas McDuff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Pato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Pato has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Douglas McDuff's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Douglas McDuff!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Pato!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pato feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Pato preventing the sweep.
McDuff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pato trying to control but McDuff is working from the bottom.
Pato looking to pass the guard.
Pato seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pato trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pato is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McDuff looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McDuff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pato.
McDuff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDuff throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for McDuff.
Pato works over McDuff's head and body with a nice combination.
Pato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDuff.
Pato defending well as McDuff loads up on a big left hand.
McDuff lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pato slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDuff lands a body shot.
Pato closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McDuff is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDuff is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pato is looking for a kimura but McDuff is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pato to get the leverage.
Pato trying to pass the guard but McDuff defending well.
McDuff trying to control but Pato postures up.
Pato missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pato is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pato thows a huge punch but McDuff dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pato is tying to control. McDuff wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pato is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McDuff has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pato is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McDuff throws a body punch but Pato moves out of range.
Douglas McDuff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDuff misses with a double jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McDuff!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pato looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pato scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pato sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McDuff defending well though.
McDuff on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McDuff tries to get out of the position.
Pato wants to pass the guard but McDuff is defending well.
Pato throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pato is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pato seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alex Pato will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McDuff lands with a cross.
McDuff scores with a shot to the body.
Pato will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McDuff lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Pato sprawling to the canvas. McDuff follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Pato hang on?
Pato is rocked!
McDuff is pressing down on Pato's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pato is holding on for now.
Pato is still in real trouble! Can McDuff finish him?
McDuff controlling the action here.
Pato seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pato trying to control here.
Pato makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pato.
Pato wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pato is on top in guard.
Pato tries to free his leg and advance position but McDuff is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pato trying to control but McDuff is working from the bottom.
McDuff keeping full guard, as Pato tries to pass.
McDuff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pato is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pato trying to control the position from guard on top but McDuff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDuff keeping full guard, as Pato tries to pass.
McDuff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pato is one step ahead there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McDuff throws a lazy right hand but Pato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDuff stalks Pato and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pato's face. Pato staggers backwards, shaken.
McDuff throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pato closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDuff wants to get back to striking at distance but Pato won't allow it.
Pato jumps guard.
Pato looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McDuff passes into half guard.
Pato is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McDuff's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McDuff's back!
Pato has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, McDuff has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
McDuff is covering up but some of the strikes from Pato are getting through and doing damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas McDuff dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McDuff will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McDuff lands an overhand right.
Pato slips a jab and a cross from McDuff.
Pato closes the distance and clinches.
Pato is working for takedown but McDuff is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pato fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pato drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Douglas McDuff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Pato.
Pato lands a nice knee to the body.
McDuff wants to get back to striking at distance but Pato won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pato lands a takedown into guard.
McDuff keeping full guard, as Pato tries to pass.
McDuff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pato connects with a couple of short punches.
Pato 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.
Pato tries to free his leg and advance position but McDuff is retaining full guard.
Pato stands up over McDuff, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pato wants to control from the top but McDuff keeps moving.
Pato might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McDuff kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pato slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pato postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
McDuff tries to buck Pato off but Pato is having none of it.
McDuff can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pato trying to control the action but McDuff is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McDuff misses with a combination
and Pato counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pato trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pato trying to control but McDuff is working from the bottom.
Pato throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pato landing with the ground and pound.
Pato passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDuff is trying to control Pato's posture but Pato avoids it.
Pato is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McDuff knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pato wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McDuff, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Pato really 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.
McDuff tries to bum rush Pato with a series of wild strikes but Pato uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pato blocks a jab.
Pato shoots in but no luck this time.
McDuff looks to land a combination but Pato avoids it well.
Pato showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDuff.
Douglas McDuff is winning the standup battle so far.
McDuff tests Pato's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDuff misses with an uppercut.
McDuff lands a jab to Pato's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by McDuff.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pato.
Pato closes the distance and clinches up with McDuff, looking for a takedown. Pato pushes McDuff against the cage but McDuff circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Douglas McDuff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Pato.
McDuff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pato counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McDuff keeping moving, preventing Pato from controlling successfully.
Pato throws and elbow that misses. McDuff uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pato's guard. Nice move by McDuff!
McDuff avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDuff wants to control from the top but Pato keeps moving.
Pato is looking for a triangle but McDuff pushes his legs off easily.
McDuff preventing the sweep.
McDuff wants to control from the top but Pato keeps moving.
McDuff has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pato is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pato looking to control.
Pato looking for a guillotine here but McDuff defends easily.
Pato wants to sweep but no luck.
Pato had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. McDuff is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Pato Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take McDuff's back instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pato tightening his grip on McDuff, looking for the choke.
Pato tightening his grip on McDuff, looking for the choke.
Pato trying to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Pato dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McDuff throws a jab but it's blocked by Pato.
McDuff looks to score with a jab to the body but Pato is just out of range.
A left and a right from McDuff both land. Nice combination.
McDuff with a nice cross.
McDuff looks to score with a jab to the body but Pato is just out of range.
Pato fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McDuff works over Pato's head and body with a nice combination.
McDuff throws a hook but Pato blocks it.
Pato misses with a takedown attempt - McDuff sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pato.
Douglas McDuff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Pato.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pato takes a jab right on the kisser.
McDuff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDuff lands with a shot to the body.
Pato avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDuff throws out a loose jab but Pato uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDuff throws a body punch but Pato moves out of range.
Pato slips a jab and a cross from McDuff.
Pato drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pato tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pato has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pato trying to control the action but McDuff is working from the bottom.
McDuff is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pato goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McDuff has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pato but great work by McDuff.
Pato is not content to let McDuff control the position.
Pato manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pato is trying to work for a kimura but McDuff is defending well.
Pato looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Alex Pato has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Pato is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Douglas McDuff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDuff is staying active underneath Pato, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pato works his way into full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alex Pato.
I think Pato has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 47:49
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 47:49
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Pato! Alex Pato retains his light heavyweight title!
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