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Holy Grail XV PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mich Sadler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach Acton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mich Sadler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zach Acton!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sadler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sadler has a takedown stuffed.
Sadler fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mich Sadler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Acton as Sadler shoots in.
Acton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Acton trying to control from Sadler's half guard. Sadler has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sadler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sadler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sadler looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Acton passes into side control.
Acton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sadler manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acton throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Acton looking for submissions off his back.
Sadler thows a huge punch but Acton dodges it nicely.
Acton gets full guard.
Acton looking to control.
Acton keeping full guard, as Sadler tries to pass.
Sadler passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sadler is breathing heavily.
Acton is trying to control Sadler's posture but Sadler avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Acton is looking to regain half guard here but Sadler keeps moving and retains side control.
Sadler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Acton has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Acton struggling a bit here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Acton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sadler struggling a bit here.
Acton in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acton working the body and head with strikes.
Acton controls the position.
Sadler looking for a sweep but Acton has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee warns Sadler that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sadler manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Acton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Acton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Acton prevents Sadler from improving his position.
Sadler is looking to control Acton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sadler avoid being mounted?
Acton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Acton is looking to take a break and control but Sadler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadler gets full guard.
Sadler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Acton won't allow Sadler to sweep him here.
Acton trying to control but Sadler is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Acton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Acton gets the takedown into side control.
Acton cracks Sadler with a big right hand but Sadler just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sadler is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Acton off and has taken his back!
Sadler trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Sadler is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Acton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Acton dominated that round.
That's time! Sadler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Acton shoots in for a takedown but Sadler shows good takedown defense.
Sadler misses with a takedown attempt
and Acton counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sadler!
Sadler regains half guard.
Acton is looking to take a break and control but Sadler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sadler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sadler.
Sadler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sadler looking for a guillotine here but Acton defends easily.
Acton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acton chips away with some ground and pound.
Acton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sadler is looking for a triangle but Acton pushes his legs off easily.
Sadler wants to sweep but no luck.
Sadler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Acton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Acton showed some decent athleticism there.
Zach Acton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sadler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Acton trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Acton is in close to Sadler's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Acton preventing the sweep.
Sadler looking to control.
Acton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sadler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sadler looking for a sweep. Not yet Sadler, not yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Acton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sadler regains full guard. Nicely done.
Acton is in close to Sadler's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sadler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Acton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Acton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Acton postures up.
Acton trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sadler is looking for a triangle but Acton pushes his legs off easily.
Acton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sadler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Acton pushing down on Sadler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sadler is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Acton.
Acton slows the pace down in half guard.
Sadler wants to improve his position but Acton is controlling well.
Sadler is staying active underneath Acton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Acton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Sadler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sadler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sadler prevents Acton from improving his position.
Sadler trying to pass the guard but Acton defending well.
Sadler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sadler is trying to control the action in half guard but Acton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sadler passes the guard and advances to mount!
Acton regains half guard.
Sadler prevents Acton from improving his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sadler trying to pass the guard but Acton defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadler is trying to work for a kimura but Acton is defending well.
Sadler is tying to control. Acton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sadler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Acton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sadler is working away from the top position though.
Sadler is trying to work for a kimura but Acton is defending well.
Sadler seems to be looking for submissions.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Acton gets the takedown into side control.
Acton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sadler struggling a bit here.
Sadler is trying to improve his position.
Sadler is trying to control Acton's posture but Acton avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acton has control of an arm but Sadler manages to advance to Acton's back!
Acton is landing with strikes from the back.
Sadler looking very determined here, making life difficult for Acton.
Acton avoiding Sadler 's attempts to control his hands.
Acton has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Sadler.
Acton just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Sadler is trying to stand back up.
Acton lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Sadler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sadler can't escape the position.
Acton punishes Sadler with strikes from the back mount.
Acton is hanging on to Sadler's back as he tries to escape.
Acton patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sadler turns into Acton and is now in his guard.
Acton lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sadler!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Acton trying to control but Sadler is having none of it.
Mich Sadler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sadler flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zach Acton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Acton 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zach Acton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Raul Hernadez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff McDaniel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDaniel has chosen The Prodigy: Warrior's Dance as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raul Hernadez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeff McDaniel!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDaniel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hernadez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hernadez throws a body kick that misses.
Hernadez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDaniel misses the shot to the body.
McDaniel moves out of range of the strikes.
McDaniel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hernadez.
Hernadez misses with a few strikes there.
Nice combo by McDaniel! Oh, that's hurt him - Hernadez falls to the canvas and McDaniel follows him into side control.
Hernadez is rocked!
It looks like Raul Hernadez has been cut.
McDaniel cracks Hernadez with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! McDaniel immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Hernadez is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by McDaniel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff McDaniel!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Duddy Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Rickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocky Rickson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duddy Anderson!
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, Rocky Rickson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Rickson saw that one coming.
Rickson throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rickson pulls Anderson into guard.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Rickson.
Anderson trying to control but Rickson is working from the bottom.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Rickson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rickson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Anderson has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rickson is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Anderson wants to stand but Rickson is controlling his arm.
Rickson is looking to regain half guard here but Anderson keeps moving and retains side control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Rickson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Anderson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rickson jumps into guard, dragging Anderson to the mat.
Anderson postures up.
Rickson is looking for a triangle here but Anderson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rickson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rickson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rickson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are battling for position here. Anderson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Anderson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rickson lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rickson tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Rickson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
Anderson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rickson looks gassed!
Rickson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Anderson wants to control the pace but Rickson is squirming around nicely.
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.
Anderson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rickson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Anderson unloads with some shots from mount but Rickson bucks and avoids them well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson wants to control the pace but Rickson is squirming around nicely.
Anderson is really struggling to control Rickson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
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 Duddy Anderson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Horrible takedown by Rickson or perhaps it was just good defense by Anderson which made him look bad.
Rickson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.
Rickson decides to stand up.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Rickson counters with a takedown into side control.
Rickson is breathing heavily.
Rickson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson struggling a bit here.
Rickson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Anderson is looking to reverse the position.
Rickson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Anderson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rickson wants to get back to full guard but Anderson has mounted him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Anderson tries to control but Rickson wriggling away.
Anderson working for a submission but Rickson is keeping him at bay.
Rickson is trying desperately to improve position.
Anderson trying to control but Rickson is having none of it.
Anderson avoids the attempt from Rickson to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rickson is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action.
Rickson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Rickson covering up well and avoiding damage.
Anderson has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Rickson! Can he survive? No! He's out! Anderson gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Duddy Anderson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jim Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrik Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jim Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henrik Larsson!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsson throws a head kick but Bang moves out of range.
Larsson swinging wilding here.
Bang tries to keep at a distance but Larsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Larsson smiles and moves away.
Bang dodges the punch combination from Larsson.
Larsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Larsson tries to clinch there but Bang circles away.
Bang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Larsson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bang wants to stand and escape but Larsson is having none of it.
Bang manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Larsson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bang cracks Larsson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bang sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bang really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Larsson tries to reverse the position but Bang maintains control.
Bang throwing strikes here but Larsson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Larsson is working to get back to half guard.
Larsson tries to lock up and control but Bang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Larsson gets back to half guard.
Larsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bang tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Larsson.
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.
Bang missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Larsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Larsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Larsson looks gassed!
Bang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bang trying to pass the guard but Larsson defending well.
Bang is looking to stall here but Larsson recovers full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Larsson has closed the distance and engaged Bang in a clinch.
Larsson jumps guard.
Larsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Larsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Bang is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Larsson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Bang's back instead.
Bang breaks Larsson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Larsson looking for a guillotine here but Bang defends easily.
Bang 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.
Larsson wants to sweep here but Bang controlling him for the moment.
Larsson controls Bang momentarily but Bang frees himself.
That's four 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.
Bang trying to control the position from guard on top but Larsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bang blocks the body kick.
Henrik Larsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Larsson.
Larsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bang.
Bang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Larsson, pushing him back against the cage.
Bang has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Larsson regains guard immediately.
Larsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Larsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Bang advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bang seems to be working for a kimura but Larsson defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Henrik Larsson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Larsson tries to clinch but Bang moves away
and Bang decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Larsson's guard.
Larsson is looking for a triangle here but Bang uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Larsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Larsson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bang is keen to just control but Larsson is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson tries to roll over but Bang keeps him under control.
Larsson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Larsson tries to clinch up but Bang circles away and keeps his distance.
Bang changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Larsson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bang wants to control but Larsson is keeping him busy.
Larsson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bang is working for a kimura but Larsson is defending it quite comfortably.
Larsson manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson wants to sweep here but Bang controlling him for the moment.
Larsson working for a triangle but Bang defends it easily.
Bang lands a couple of elbows.
Bang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Larsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jim Bang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Larsson keeping moving, preventing Bang from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Larsson tries to clinch up but Bang circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson misses with a takedown
and Bang counters by moving into the clinch.
Bang tries to break the clinch but Larsson is controlling the position.
Larsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bang is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bang gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Larsson gets back to full guard.
Bang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bang wanted to stand there but Larsson had control of the position.
Larsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bang wants to control but Larsson is keeping busy.
Larsson works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bang is now in Larsson's guard. A big mistake from Larsson there, giving up the dominant position!
Larsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bang has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Larsson kicks Bang off and gets to his feet.
Bang fails with the takedown
and Larsson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Larsson tries to land a knee to the head but Bang blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Bang dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Larsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Larsson throws a head kick but Bang moves out of range.
Larsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Larsson closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Larsson.
Bang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Larsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Bang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Larsson has him pressed against the cage.
Bang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Larsson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Larsson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Larsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsson scores a takedown into full mount!
Larsson wants to finish this one by submission but Bang is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Larsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson wants to control the pace but Bang is squirming around nicely.
Bang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Larsson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Larsson stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Larsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bang wants to improve his position but Larsson is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bang defends it well.
Larsson prevents Bang from improving his position.
Larsson working Bang over with strikes.
Larsson is looking to take a break and control but Bang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Larsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Larsson is keen to just control but Bang is a slippery customer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Bang scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Larsson is looking for a sweep.
Larsson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bang seems to be working for a kimura but Larsson defends the submission attempt.
Bang is keen to just control but Larsson is a slippery customer.
Larsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Larsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Larsson trying to hold on to Bang's head to control him but Bang postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Larsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Bang sprawls well. He's pushed Larsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bang looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Larsson!
Larsson can't escape the position.
Bang with good strikes from the mount here!
Larsson is trying desperately to improve position.
Larsson gets back to half guard.
Larsson actively working from the bottom here.
Larsson is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henrik Larsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Larsson 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henrik Larsson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Patch Work (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Work comes to the cage accompanied by Coal Chamber Big-Truck. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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166 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patch Work!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ted Bundy!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Work fails in his attempt to clinch.
Work wants to clinch.
Bundy cracks Work with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Work tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bundy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Work throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bundy misses with an uppercut.
Work throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Work will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Work doesn't manage to clinch there - Bundy circles away.
Bundy misses with a series of wild punches.
Bundy moves out of range as Work throws a body kick.
Bundy scores a takedown into full mount!
Work wants to control but Bundy is having none of it.
Work tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Work wants to hold on but Bundy pushes him away.
Bundy unloads with some shots from mount but Work bucks and avoids them well.
Work tries to hold on but Bundy postures up.
Bundy controlling the pace for now.
Work is looking to improve his position but Bundy isn't that keen on the idea.
Work is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Work wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bundy.
Bundy throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Work is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Bundy raining down shots from the mount!
Bundy punching from mount but Work doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bundy thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Work holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bundy tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Work is in all sorts of trouble here.
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.
Bundy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Work can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bundy has hold of Work's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Work manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Work is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bundy is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Work can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Bundy looking to finish with strikes here!
Bundy unloading with bombs!
Work slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Work trying to control but Bundy postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Work is looking to improve his position.
Work trying to control from the bottom.
Bundy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bundy wants to control but Work is keeping him busy.
Work wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bundy 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.
Bundy looks gassed!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Work tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Work tries to clinch there but Bundy circles away.
Bundy scores with a takedown into Work's guard.
Work wants to stand but Bundy is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy looking to pass the guard.
Bundy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Work wants to stand and escape but Bundy is having none of it.
Bundy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Work works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Work is on top in guard.
Work trying to control but Bundy is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Work in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bundy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bundy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bundy keeping moving, preventing Work from controlling successfully.
Bundy working for a triangle but Work defends it easily.
Bundy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Work can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Bundy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bundy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Work slips a jab and a cross from Bundy.
Bundy misses with a few strikes there.
Work tries to close the distance and clinch but Bundy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Work tries to clinch but Bundy is having none of it.
No joy there for Work, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bundy throws a hook but Work avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Work.
Work tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bundy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Work is looking to clinch but Bundy is avoiding it.
Work throws a head kick that Bundy semi-blocks.
Work tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Patch Work seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Work ducks under a wild hook from Bundy.
Work throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Work tries to close the distance and clinch but Bundy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Work lands a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Work misses with a takedown attempt
and Bundy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bundy uses his free foot to push down on Work's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Work.
Bundy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Work is looking to escape.
Work holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bundy tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bundy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bundy throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bundy tries to control but Work wriggling away.
Bundy avoids the attempt from Work to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Work is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Bundy throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Work because Bundy loaded up on that one.
Bundy wants to control the pace but Work is squirming around nicely.
Bundy throwing strikes here but Work is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Work tries to lock up and control but Bundy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Work keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bundy is working for a guillotine from mount but Work frees his head quite easily.
Bundy looking to ground and pound but Work is blocking nicely.
Bundy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Work is looking to escape.
Bundy has hold of Work's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Work manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Work tries to lock up and control but Bundy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Work is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bundy punching from mount but Work doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Work is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bundy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bundy has control of Work's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Work regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bundy has hold of Work's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Work manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
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.
Work is trying desperately to improve position.
Work tries to lock up and control but Bundy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bundy landing strikes, looking to finish!
Work is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Work regains half guard.
Bundy prevents Work from standing back up.
Work is looking to control Bundy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Work avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Bundy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Work swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Work throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Work looks to land a combination but Bundy avoids it well.
Work darts in trying to clinch
and Bundy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bundy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bundy is working for a kimura but Work is defending it quite comfortably.
Bundy trying to control the action but Work is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bundy 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Work knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Work wants to get back to his feet.
Work is trying to control but can't.
Work is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Work has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bundy is working away from the top position though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Work throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Work looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Work uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bundy.
Work tries to clinch there but Bundy circles away.
Work misses with a head kick.
Work misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Work.
Bundy throws out a leg kick but Work moves out of range and Bundy only half commits.
Bundy feints and as Work raises his hands in defense, Bundy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ted Bundy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bundy throws a big right hand that misses.
Work working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bundy.
Bundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Work is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bundy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bundy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Work has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bundy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bundy is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Work is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bundy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Work swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Work scores with a head kick.
Work fails with an attempt to clinch.
Work throws a head kick that misses.
Work tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Work uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bundy.
Work throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bundy tries to bum rush Work with a series of wild strikes but Work uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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.
Bundy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Work clinches but Bundy breaks the clinch
and Bundy counters with a shoot takedown. Work fights it but they end up in guard.
Bundy advances to half guard.
Work pushes Bundy off looking to stand but Bundy dives back in and keeps control.
Work keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Work wants to improve his position but Bundy is controlling well.
Bundy is pressing down on Work's thigh, looking to free his foot. Work is holding on for now.
Bundy is looking for a kimura here.
Work works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ted Bundy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bundy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ted Bundy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between kurt ehntholt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toby Chapelle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, kurt ehntholt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Toby Chapelle!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chapelle works over ehntholt's head and body with a nice combination.
Toby Chapelle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ehntholt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chapelle thows a body kick. ehntholt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Chapelle is looking to land body kicks.
Chapelle moves into the clinch successfully.
Chapelle tries to score a body lock takedown but ehntholt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
ehntholt has clasped his hands together around Chapelle's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
ehntholt in side control lands a decent elbow.
ehntholt landing a few strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
ehntholt working the body and head with strikes.
Chapelle wants to get back to his feet.
ehntholt scores with punches from side control.
ehntholt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
ehntholt tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
ehntholt has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ehntholt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chapelle has escaped the position, nice work there.
ehntholt wants to control but Chapelle is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from ehntholt seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
ehntholt wants to control but Chapelle is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chapelle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chapelle is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
ehntholt tries to score with some ground and pound. Chapelle controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
ehntholt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chapelle swivels and escapes.
ehntholt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
ehntholt has a takedown stuffed.
Chapelle doesn't manage to clinch there - ehntholt circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapelle clinches up with ehntholt and pushes him back against the cage.
ehntholt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for kurt ehntholt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ehntholt looking for a takedown.
ehntholt is breathing heavily.
Chapelle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chapelle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around ehntholt's waist but ehntholt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chapelle off to one side.
ehntholt shoots in for a takedown but Chapelle shows good takedown defense.
Chapelle gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
ehntholt wants to control from the top but Chapelle keeps moving.
Chapelle working a defensive guard here.
ehntholt trying to control the position from guard on top but Chapelle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ehntholt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapelle is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chapelle is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
ehntholt looking to pass the guard.
ehntholt throws and elbow that misses. Chapelle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in ehntholt's guard. Nice move by Chapelle!
ehntholt punching from the bottom - just letting Chapelle know he's still in a fight.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Chapelle looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Toby Chapelle will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
ehntholt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
ehntholt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
ehntholt scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chapelle to see if he's OK.
ehntholt is trying to ground and pound but Chapelle uses the momentary lack of control by ehntholt to regain half guard.
Chapelle looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ehntholt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
ehntholt is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
ehntholt slips a nice elbow through Chapelle's hands, connecting with Chapelle's forehead.
ehntholt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
ehntholt prevents Chapelle from standing back up.
ehntholt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chapelle's head.
That's two 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.
Nice strikes from ehntholt there.
ehntholt seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
ehntholt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
ehntholt thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Chapelle to regain full guard.
ehntholt throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chapelle is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ehntholt wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Chapelle is now in half guard.
ehntholt wants to improve his position but Chapelle is controlling well.
ehntholt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chapelle connects with a nice short shot to ehntholt's temple.
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.
ehntholt tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Chapelle has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Chapelle landing strikes, looking to finish!
ehntholt swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
ehntholt tries to reverse the position but Chapelle maintains control.
Chapelle working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
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 kurt ehntholt will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice shot lands for Chapelle.
Chapelle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps ehntholt's head backwards.
Chapelle lands with a nice body punch.
ehntholt shoots in looking for a takedown. Chapelle tries to sprawl out of it but ehntholt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chapelle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chapelle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
ehntholt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chapelle counters with a nice double leg into guard.
ehntholt trying to keep a closed guard but Chapelle is proving a slippery customer.
Chapelle chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
ehntholt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ehntholt is working hard here to advance position.
Chapelle wanted to stand there but ehntholt had control of the position.
ehntholt is striking off his back. Chapelle thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
ehntholt wants to improve his position but Chapelle is controlling well.
Chapelle wants to stand up but ehntholt is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Chapelle. No joy for ehntholt on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chapelle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
ehntholt trying to keep a closed guard but Chapelle is proving a slippery customer.
Chapelle stands up from ehntholt's guard - Chapelle perhaps looking for a knockout.
ehntholt circles away from the clinch attempt.
ehntholt tries to keep at a distance but Chapelle has taken the fight into the clinch.
ehntholt tries for a takedown but Chapelle manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for kurt ehntholt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chapelle breaks the clinch.
Chapelle misses with a two punch combination.
ehntholt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Chapelle both land. Nice combination.
ehntholt tries to move into range but Chapelle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
ehntholt misses with a takedown
and Chapelle counters with a right hand to the body.
Good exchange - Chapelle coming out on top.
ehntholt scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
ehntholt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
ehntholt is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chapelle!
Chapelle working to try and regain half guard.
ehntholt is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Chapelle has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Chapelle!
ehntholt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapelle gets to his feet - ehntholt follows without any prompting.
Chapelle is looking to clinch.
Chapelle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around ehntholt's waist but ehntholt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chapelle off to one side.
Chapelle gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chapelle pushes ehntholt off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toby Chapelle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chapelle 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toby Chapelle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beat Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy Bento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Coal Chamber--Loco. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Beat Brown!
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, Remy Bento!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bento misses the shot to the body.
Bento throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
Bento throws a series of strikes that have Brown backpedaling.
Bento looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well.
Bento misses with a wild combination.
Brown falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bento counters with a nice uppercut.
Remy Bento seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bento looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brown throws a right hand that Bento ducks under and follows up with a left that Bento also avoids with ease.
Brown drops Bento with a big left hand and mounts him. Bento is in big trouble!
Bento is rocked!
Brown postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Bento in real trouble here! The ref calls for Bento to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beat Brown!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jorje Slayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jed Masilungan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slayer's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Otep - Battle Ready. Masilungan has chosen Bound to Violence by Hatebreed as his entrance music. Jorje Slayer had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorje Slayer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jed Masilungan!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masilungan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Slayer shoots for a double leg takedown but Masilungan sprawls well. He's pushed Slayer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Slayer shoots in and drives through. Masilungan sprawls well.
Slayer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorje Slayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slayer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slayer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Masilungan swivels and escapes.
Masilungan stuffs the takedown attempt from Slayer. Slayer gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayer fails to land the takedown.
Masilungan scores with a head kick.
Slayer misses with a takedown attempt - Masilungan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Slayer tries for a takedown but Masilungan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Slayer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Masilungan lands a head kick!
Slayer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Slayer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Masilungan is fending him off so far but Slayer persists. Nope, Masilungan circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Slayer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Masilungan as he jumps to the side.
Slayer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Masilungan swivels and escapes.
Masilungan throws a leg kick that misses.
Slayer shoots for a double leg takedown but Masilungan sprawls well. He's pushed Slayer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
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.
Slayer tries for a takedown but Masilungan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Slayer throws a leg kick
and Masilungan counters with an outside leg kick.
Slayer misses with a double jab
and Masilungan counters with an inside leg kick.
Slayer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Masilungan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A knee to the head by Masilungan.
Slayer tries to pull guard but Masilungan holds him up against the cage and eventually Slayer drops back down to his feet.
Slayer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Masilungan smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Masilungan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Slayer tries for a takedown but Masilungan manages to get underhooks.
Slayer tries to score a body lock takedown but Masilungan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Masilungan stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slayer has Masilungan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Slayer pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Masilungan tumbling to the mat - Slayer dives into Masilungan's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masilungan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slayer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slayer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Masilungan is looking for a triangle but Slayer pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan wants to get back to his feet but Slayer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Masilungan looking for a guillotine here but Slayer defends easily.
Masilungan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slayer trying to control but Masilungan is working from the bottom.
Slayer 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.
Slayer wants to pass the guard but Masilungan is keeping the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Slayer tries for a takedown but Masilungan circles away easily
and Masilungan counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Slayer is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorje Slayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Masilungan throws a low kick but Slayer avoids it.
Slayer has his takedown stuffed
and Masilungan counters with an inside leg kick.
Slayer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Masilungan's guard.
Masilungan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Masilungan has his foot on Slayer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Slayer works his way back into a safe position though.
Slayer won't allow Masilungan to get back to his feet.
Slayer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Masilungan, up you get!
Masilungan is breathing heavily.
Slayer has his takedown stuffed
and Masilungan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Slayer's knee momentarily.
Slayer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Masilungan counters with a body kick that stops Slayer in his tracks momentarily.
That's four 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.
Slayer tries for a takedown but Masilungan circles away easily
and Masilungan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Slayer misses with a takedown attempt
and Masilungan counters with a leg kick.
Slayer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Slayer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slayer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Masilungan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
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 Jorje Slayer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Slayer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Masilungan counters with a head kick. That will keep Slayer thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Slayer fails with the takedown
and Masilungan counters with a low kick, right behind Slayer 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slayer fails with the takedown
and Masilungan counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorje Slayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Slayer letting Masilungan take a breather here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Masilungan.
Masilungan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Slayer up against the cage.
Masilungan scores a nice knee to the body.
Slayer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Masilungan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Masilungan stalling in the clinch.
Masilungan lands a knee to the body.
Masilungan taking a breather.
Slayer fails to pull guard.
Slayer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Slayer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Masilungan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Slayer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Masilungan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Slayer keeping full guard, as Masilungan tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slayer working for a triangle but Masilungan defends it easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Masilungan gets to his feet. Slayer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Slayer fails with the takedown
and Masilungan counters with a body kick.
Jed Masilungan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Masilungan. That's going to slow Slayer down.
Some bone on bone action there as Slayer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Slayer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Masilungan counters by clinching up.
Masilungan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Masilungan trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Masilungan is pressed up against the cage. Slayer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Masilungan down to the mat. Masilungan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Slayer throws a leg kick
and Masilungan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Slayer's knee momentarily.
Slayer with a poor takedown
and Masilungan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Slayer.
Masilungan tries to improve position but can't.
Slayer lands some shots froms side control.
Masilungan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Slayer works his way into side control.
Masilungan tries to buck Slayer off but Slayer is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jed Masilungan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Masilungan 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jed Masilungan!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tito Acton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Disaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tito Acton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Master Disaster!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Disaster.
Acton scores with a takedown into Disaster's guard.
Disaster looking for a sweep. Not yet Disaster, not yet.
Acton wants to control from the top but Disaster keeps moving.
Disaster has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Acton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Disaster is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Disaster has his foot on Acton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Acton works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Disaster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Acton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Acton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Disaster works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Acton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Disaster is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Disaster is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Disaster working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Acton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Acton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Disaster looks gassed!
Disaster keeping moving, preventing Acton from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Acton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Disaster as he jumps to the side.
Acton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Disaster's waist but Disaster gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Acton off to one side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Acton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Acton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tito Acton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Acton 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.
Disaster being controlled here, momentarily.
Acton advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acton lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Disaster down.
Disaster tries to bench press Acton off him but Acton keeps the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Acton is looking to take a break and control but Disaster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Acton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Acton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Disaster keeps working.
Disaster is trying to improve his position.
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.
Disaster misses with a few strikes there.
Disaster misses with a few strikes there.
Acton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Acton trying to mount his opponent but Disaster defends it.
Disaster moves into full guard.
Disaster working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Acton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Acton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Acton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Disaster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acton looking to sit in guard and control but Disaster gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Acton pulls Disaster in close to prevent any damage.
Disaster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Disaster is looking to stand up but Acton won't let him.
Acton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Disaster wants to get up but he can't break Acton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Disaster wants to pass the guard but Acton is keeping the position.
Disaster decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
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 Tito Acton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Acton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Disaster fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Acton sprawls well initially but Disaster persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Acton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Disaster prevents Acton from improving his position.
Disaster is nestled in close to Acton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Disaster stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Acton to get to his feet.
Disaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Acton is just out of range.
Disaster doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Acton counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Disaster's guard now.
Acton won't allow Disaster to get back to his feet.
Disaster wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Disaster can't keep his opponent in guard - Acton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Disaster regains full guard. Nicely done.
Acton trying to control but Disaster is working from the bottom.
Disaster had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Acton is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Disaster Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Acton's back instead.
Disaster not allowing Acton to control his hands.
Acton covers up after that shot from Disaster.
Disaster gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Disaster thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Tito Acton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Disaster doesn't have the hooks in and Acton manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disaster trying to strike off his back.
Disaster trying to control the position.
Disaster is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Acton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Disaster makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Disaster.
Disaster manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Acton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Acton wants to hold on but Disaster pushes him away.
Disaster lands a nice shot to the head.
Disaster gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disaster gets a takedown into half guard.
Disaster throwing shots but Acton is blocking nicely.
Acton is looking to control Disaster's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Acton avoid being mounted?
Acton is not content to let Disaster control the position.
Acton wants to control but Disaster is keeping busy.
Disaster prevents Acton from improving his position.
Disaster missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Disaster lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acton wants to improve his position but Disaster is controlling well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Acton avoids the head kick by Disaster.
Disaster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Acton.
Acton shoots in and bounces Disaster off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Acton won't allow Disaster to sweep him here.
Disaster working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Acton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Acton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Acton trying to control the position from guard on top but Disaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Disaster lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Acton is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Master Disaster will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Disaster scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A bone on bone clash there as Acton blocks the leg kick.
Master Disaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Disaster throws a left and a right that both miss
and Acton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Disaster won't be happy with that.
Acton trying to control the action but Disaster is working from the bottom.
Acton lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Disaster down.
Acton trying to control the position but Disaster is working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Disaster takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Disaster tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Acton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Disaster tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Disaster turns into Acton and is now in his guard.
Disaster wants to control from the top but Acton keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Acton forces Disaster back against the cage and clinches.
Disaster is pressed up against the cage. Acton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Disaster down to the mat. Disaster avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Acton fails with a takedown attempt.
Disaster closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Acton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Disaster will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Master Disaster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Acton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disaster wants to get back to his feet.
Acton gets to mount! Disaster was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Acton controlling from the full mount.
Acton jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Disaster manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Disaster sneaks back into half guard.
Disaster is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disaster is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Acton working Disaster over with strikes.
Disaster is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Acton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Disaster is trying to stand back up but Acton is controlling him
Acton prevents Disaster from improving his position.
Acton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Disaster has one foot on Acton's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
No joy there for Disaster, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Acton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Acton lands in his opponent's guard.
Disaster is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Disaster throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Acton escapes and throws Disaster's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Acton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Acton clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Disaster swinging wilding here.
A lazy left from Disaster finds it's target.
Disaster looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Disaster is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Acton holds on and takes a little breather.
Disaster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Acton is keeping the position for now.
Acton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Disaster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Acton is on top in guard.
Disaster looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Acton puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Disaster is trying to stand back up but Acton is controlling him
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Acton in particular looking to stall.
Disaster throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Disaster tries to roll over but Acton keeps him under control.
Acton works his foot free and advances to mount.
Acton prevents Disaster from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Acton.
Disaster wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
You can see the frustration on Disaster's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Disaster trying to control the hands but Acton breaks the grip.
Acton lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Disaster trying to control the position but Acton manages to sink in the hooks.
Disaster can't escape the position.
Acton is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Disaster tries to escape but Acton has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Disaster looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Disaster tries to break free.
Acton is trying to stick to Disaster's back but Disaster is turning into Acton. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Acton's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Disaster.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Acton is on top in guard.
Disaster is striking off his back. Acton thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Disaster tries to roll over but Acton keeps him under control.
Acton is keen to just control but Disaster is a slippery customer.
Acton tries to pass to full mount but Disaster defends it.
Disaster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Acton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Disaster moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Disaster is looking for a triangle here but Acton uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Disaster is looking for a sweep.
Disaster explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Acton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Disaster pushes Acton off looking to stand but Acton dives back in and keeps control.
Disaster is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Acton pulls his head out easily.
Acton is working for a kimura here but Disaster manages to reverse the position and he's now in Acton's guard.
Acton controlling the position.
Disaster postures up and lands a big shot to Acton's brow.
Disaster drops back, looking for a kneebar! Acton looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Acton looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Acton!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Acton had his way with Master Disaster in that round.
That's time! Acton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Acton feints and as Disaster raises his hands in defense, Acton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Disaster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Disaster looking for a guillotine here but Acton defends easily.
Acton with a nice head shot there.
Disaster working for submissions but it's allowed Acton to get to half guard.
Disaster is defending against the submission attempts here by Acton.
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.
Acton trying to control the action but Disaster is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Disaster is trying to stand.
Disaster wants to get back to full guard.
Disaster tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Disaster tries to roll over but Acton keeps him under control.
Acton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Disaster sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Disaster looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Acton is keen to just control but Disaster is a slippery customer.
Disaster is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Acton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Acton's back!
Acton tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Acton wants to control but Disaster is having none of it.
Disaster looking for a guillotine from mount but Acton is having none of it.
Acton is desperately trying to improve his position but Disaster has a good base and remains in mount.
Acton is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disaster lands a nice shot to the head.
Disaster lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Acton hang on?
Disaster jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Acton is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Acton and Disaster has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Disaster tries for a kimura but Acton is defending well.
Acton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Disaster trying to mount his opponent but Acton defends it.
Disaster wants to work for an arm triangle but Acton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Disaster is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Acton is just riding it out for now. Disaster eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Disaster throwing shots but Acton is blocking nicely.
Disaster trying to mount his opponent but Acton defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Acton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Disaster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Disaster throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Acton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Disaster regains half guard.
Well, if Acton is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Master Disaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Disaster tries to roll over but Acton keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tito Acton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Acton 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 49:46
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tito Acton!
Tito Acton is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Prince Vasquel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Sorvino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasquel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Halo-Street Fighter. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Prince Vasquel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Sorvino!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Vasquel misses.
Vasquel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vasquel doesn't manage to clinch there - Sorvino circles away.
Sorvino keeps the fight on the outside.
Vasquel tries to clinch up.
Vasquel wants to clinch.
Vasquel misses with a few strikes there.
Vasquel throws a right hand that Sorvino ducks under and follows up with a left that Sorvino also avoids with ease.
Vasquel tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquel doesn't manage to clinch there - Sorvino circles away.
Vasquel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sorvino is rocked!
It looks like Paul Sorvino has been cut.
Vasquel tries to close the distance and clinch but Sorvino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vasquel lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Sorvino can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Vasquel and Sorvino drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Vasquel.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Prince Vasquel!
Prince Vasquel retains his middleweight title!
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