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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and PEDRO BALA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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176 lbs
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Brawler
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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, Wade Wilson!
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, PEDRO BALA!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BALA fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
BALA throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilson connects with a stiff jab that staggers BALA - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wade Wilson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dante Garza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and george st nkoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garza kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Cant get the best of me. st nkoi has chosen number one as his entrance music. george st nkoi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dante Garza's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dante Garza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, george st nkoi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
st nkoi tries for a takedown but Garza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
st nkoi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Garza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
st nkoi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Garza pinned against the cage. Garza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dante Garza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of george st nkoi.
Garza fails with the takedown
and st nkoi counters with a single leg into guard. Garza didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
st nkoi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
st nkoi is looking to advance position but Garza has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
st nkoi is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garza trying to control but st nkoi is having none of it.
st nkoi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Garza wants to control the pace but st nkoi is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
st nkoi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Garza is pressing down on st nkoi's thigh, looking to free his foot. st nkoi is holding on for now.
st nkoi tries to get to full guard but Garza has control of the leg.
st nkoi tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
st nkoi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
st nkoi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Garza trying to mount his opponent but st nkoi defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
st nkoi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
st nkoi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
st nkoi trying to keep a closed guard but Garza is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
st nkoi clinches with his opponent.
st nkoi lands with a short shot to the head.
Garza takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by st nkoi.
Garza gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from st nkoi.
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.
st nkoi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Garza is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
st nkoi looks gassed!
Garza gets underhooks to prevent st nkoi's takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Garza.
st nkoi looking for a takedown.
Garza lands a knee to the head.
Garza manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Garza working a defensive guard here.
st nkoi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
st nkoi throws a big right hand that misses.
st nkoi is working Garza over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
st nkoi stands up over Garza, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
st nkoi is looking to work some ground and pound but Garza has wrist control.
st nkoi throws and elbow that misses. Garza uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in st nkoi's guard. Nice move by Garza!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
george st nkoi dominated that round.
That's time! Garza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Garza doesn't manage to clinch there - st nkoi circles away.
Garza swats away the attempt to clinch by st nkoi.
Garza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? st nkoi is fending him off so far but Garza persists. Nope, st nkoi circles away and we're back to standing.
st nkoi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than st nkoi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
st nkoi unloading with bombs!
st nkoi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
st nkoi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
st nkoi landing punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garza is bucking up trying to escape but st nkoi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
st nkoi lands with some strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
st nkoi looking to finish Garza with some ground and pound. This is bad for Garza!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
st nkoi lands with some strikes.
st nkoi lands a heavy elbow.
st nkoi landing strikes from the mount.
st nkoi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
st nkoi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
st nkoi cracks Garza with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
st nkoi has control of Garza's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Garza regains control of the situation pretty easily.
A nice elbow there by st nkoi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
st nkoi with shots to the head and body - Garza looks very uncomfortable down there.
st nkoi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Garza takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
st nkoi unloading with bombs!
st nkoi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Garza is surviving well by controlling st nkoi's body position as best he can.
st nkoi goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Garza turns into him and now he's in st nkoi's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
st nkoi is looking for a triangle but Garza pushes his legs off easily.
st nkoi wants to sweep but no luck.
st nkoi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
st nkoi thows a huge punch but Garza dodges it nicely.
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.
Garza on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
st nkoi is keen to just control but Garza is a slippery customer.
st nkoi is looking for a kimura here.
st nkoi is looking for a kimura here.
st nkoi is nestled in close to Garza, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
george st nkoi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Garza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
st nkoi looks to clinch
and Garza counters with a nice double leg into side control. st nkoi won't be happy with that.
st nkoi is looking for a sweep.
st nkoi wants to control but Garza postures up.
st nkoi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
st nkoi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
st nkoi is trying to control but Garza passes into side control!
st nkoi throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
st nkoi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
st nkoi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garza is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
st nkoi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Garza is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of st nkoi, into his guard.
st nkoi doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
st nkoi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Garza's guard.
st nkoi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Garza's head.
Garza keeping moving, preventing st nkoi from controlling successfully.
st nkoi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
st nkoi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
st nkoi is looking to work some ground and pound but Garza has wrist control.
st nkoi has gone for a leg lock! Garza slips out almost immediately though and dives into st nkoi's guard.
Garza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
st nkoi wants to sweep but no luck.
st nkoi striking off his back, scoring a few points.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now st nkoi is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
st nkoi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
st nkoi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
st nkoi postures up in Garza's guard and throws a big left but Garza blocks it.
Garza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
st nkoi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
st nkoi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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.
st nkoi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Garza's head.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
st nkoi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Garza looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Garza is not content to let st nkoi control the position.
st nkoi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Garza, who protects the arm well.
st nkoi landing strikes.
Dante Garza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
st nkoi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
george st nkoi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got st nkoi 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... george st nkoi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Romo da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). da Silva kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Aijeke by Wyrd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Romo da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jacob White!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
da Silva tries for a takedown but White sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
da Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
White lands a body shot.
da Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts White, as that shot connected.
White jabbing away but nothing is landing.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but da Silva moves away.
Jacob White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White clinches up against the cage.
da Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but White pulls his leg out and moves away.
White 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.
White sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as da Silva holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
da Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
White wants to stand but da Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
da Silva keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
White sitting in guard, not really doing much.
da Silva pulls White in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of da Silva is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
da Silva is controlling White's posture.
White would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
White gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
da Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romo da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
da Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
White scores with a one two! da Silva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
da Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
White tries to clinch but da Silva moves out of range.
White lands a nice shot that snaps da Silva's head back.
da Silva is rocked!
da Silva feints and as White raises his hands in defense, da Silva changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
da Silva wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
da Silva stops White from standing up.
White looks gassed!
da Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
White is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst da Silva is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
da Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
da Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
da Silva ducks under a wild hook from White.
da Silva defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from White misses.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
White fails with an attempt to clinch.
White listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
da Silva slips a straight right by White.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob White dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
White ducks under a wild hook from da Silva.
da Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
da Silva with a poor takedown
and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
White misses the shot to the body.
da Silva changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. White looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
White is letting da Silva control him for a moment.
White is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
White is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on White's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
White tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
da Silva 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.
White is letting da Silva control him for a moment.
White is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
da Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
da Silva tries to clinch but White is having none of it.
Romo da Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White tries to clinch up.
da Silva shoots in for a double leg but White sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romo da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
da Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and White counters with a two punch combo.
Oh da Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
White scores with a sloppy right hand. da Silva should have avoided that one.
White with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
White wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
White is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
da Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but White pulls his leg out and moves away.
da Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
da Silva takes one to the side of the head.
White throws a hook but da Silva avoids it easily.
da Silva is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
White lands a right hook to the body.
da Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
White can't break the clinch.
White wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
da Silva keeps control of White as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White is looking to break free of the clinch but da Silva has double underhooks.
da Silva breaks the clinch.
da Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
White has da Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
White is trying to break the clinch but da Silva has him pressed against the cage.
White breaks from the clinch.
da Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jacob White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
White with a lazy takedown attempt
and da Silva counters with a nice low kick that buckles White's knee momentarily.
White is breathing heavily.
White tries to close the distance and clinch but da Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
White looks to land a right hand but da Silva moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
da Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
da Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
White throws the left hand but da Silva avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from White.
da Silva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. White sprawls well initially but da Silva persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
da Silva is looking to advance position but White won't allow it.
da Silva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
White is refusing to be controlled, as da Silva sits in half guard.
da Silva controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
da Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
White misses with a body shot.
White swings for the body but da Silva moves out of range.
No luck for White with that takedown attempt.
da Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
da Silva moves out of range as White strikes.
White drops da Silva with a left right combo! White follows him down to the ground into side control.
It looks like Romo da Silva has been cut.
White tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
White takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
You can see the frustration on da Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White wants to control but da Silva is keeping him busy.
da Silva is looking to reverse the position.
White decides to stand back up.
Nice defenses there by da Silva.
da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from White misses its intended target.
White with a hook.
da Silva rushes White and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
White is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
White is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White prevents a takedown attempt there.
White is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
da Silva wants the takedown. White is fighting it off but da Silva persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in White's guard against the cage.
da Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
White has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes da Silva off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
da Silva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
da Silva fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romo da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White lands with a hook. da Silva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from White.
da Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says White as he avoids it easily.
White fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
White lands a with a good body shot.
White scores with a hook.
White shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and da Silva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
White tries to break the clinch but da Silva is controlling the position.
da Silva keeps control of White as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
White stops a takedown attempt from da Silva.
da Silva is working for takedown but White is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White can't break the clinch.
White breaks the clinch.
da Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
White doesn't succeed with the takedown
and da Silva counters with a nice double leg into guard.
da Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but White is retaining full guard.
da Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
da Silva wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
Romo da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
da Silva postures up.
da Silva throws and elbow that misses. White uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in da Silva's guard. Nice move by White!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got White 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob White!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brian Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aydine Antona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Antona's choice of entrance music: Grind Time by Chamillionaire. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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157 lbs
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149 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aydine Antona!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Antona working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Antona throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson wants to control but Antona is keeping him busy.
Antona is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Antona is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brian Johnson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danilo Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and O Kai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliveira kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is New Divide. Kai has chosen Kaleohano as his entrance music. O Kai is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danilo Oliveira!
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, O Kai!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oliveira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oliveira misses with a series of wild punches.
Oliveira walks into a left hand.
Kai lands with a right that hurts Oliveira. Oliveira looks to clinch but Kai throws a short knee that drops Oliveira. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). O Kai!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Moonpark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Turolla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Turolla's choice of entrance music: Destemido Walace. Thiago Moonpark had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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208 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Moonpark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Turolla!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moonpark slips a jab from Turolla.
Turolla cracks Moonpark with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Turolla waves his right hand out infront of him, looking to distract Moonpark. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Moonpark to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Moonpark is rocked!
Moonpark wants to get back to his feet but Turolla is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Oh Moonpark is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turolla trying to stand up but can't free himself from Moonpark's guard.
Moonpark is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Moonpark seems to have got his legs back now.
Moonpark is trying to keep Turolla in close.
Moonpark has a closed guard, preventing Turolla from standing up.
Moonpark wants to sweep here but Turolla controlling him for the moment.
Turolla trying to stand up but can't free himself from Moonpark's guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Turolla fails to land with a series of punches.
Moonpark tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moonpark is looking to clinch but Turolla is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moonpark misses with a takedown attempt - Turolla sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Turolla will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turolla forces Moonpark back against the cage and clinches.
Turolla stalling in the clinch but Moonpark improves position.
Moonpark lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turolla backwards.
Turolla blocks a body shot from Moonpark.
Turolla's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Turolla breaks the clinch.
Turolla looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moonpark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moonpark darts in trying to clinch
and Turolla counters with an inside leg kick.
Moonpark is breathing heavily.
Moonpark looks to clinch
letting Turolla counter with a right hand.
Nice combo by Turolla! Oh, that's hurt him - Moonpark falls to the canvas and Turolla follows him into side control.
Turolla tries to stand but Moonpark is controlling his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moonpark gets back to half guard.
Moonpark trying to control from the bottom.
Turolla decides to stand up.
Turolla fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Moonpark closes the distance looking to clinch
and Turolla counters with a nice low kick that buckles Moonpark's knee momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turolla misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Turolla misses its intended target.
Turolla throws a body punch but Moonpark moves out of range.
Moonpark tries to clinch but Turolla moves away
and Turolla counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Moonpark is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Thiago Moonpark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moonpark.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turolla pushes Moonpark up against the cage in a clinch.
Turolla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moonpark tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Turolla holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Turolla is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Turolla tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Moonpark lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Moonpark managing to block the knees to the body from Turolla.
Moonpark has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Turolla clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Turolla is taking damage to the body and head.
Moonpark trying to control momentarily.
Turolla wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turolla is trying to defend against the choke here but Moonpark has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Moonpark Tightens the hold and Turolla taps out furiously! Moonpark displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thiago Moonpark!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vevrin Betlach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Acton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vevrin Betlach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Acton!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Betlach rushes Acton and presses him up against the cage.
Betlach lands a body shot.
Acton jumps guard but Betlach stands there with Acton around his waist. Acton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Acton is working for takedown but Betlach is calmly controlling the position for now.
A right hand to the body from Betlach.
Acton tries to score a body lock takedown but Betlach shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vevrin Betlach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Acton.
Betlach is stalling here.
Acton should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Acton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Betlach pulls his leg out and moves away.
Betlach has taken the fight to the clinch.
Betlach lands a shot to the body.
Betlach digs a right hand into Acton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Acton's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Betlach.
Betlach breaks the clinch.
No luck for Acton with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Acton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Betlach scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Acton doesn't seem bothered though.
Acton looks gassed!
Betlach stuffs the takedown attempt from Acton. Acton gets slowly back to his feet.
Betlach gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Betlach - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A right hook to the body lands for Betlach.
Betlach lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Acton.
Betlach is working Acton over against the cage.
Betlach scores with a hook to the body.
Betlach scores with a hook to the body.
Betlach manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Betlach lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Betlach lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Acton or not.
A body shot lands from Betlach.
Betlach lands a body punch in the clinch.
Acton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Betlach lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Betlach as the two fighters clinch.
Betlach controlling the action here for a moment.
Betlach is working Acton over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betlach lands with a left to the head.
Betlach leaning against his opponent.
Betlach lands a nice uppercut.
Betlach lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Betlach as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Betlach.
Betlach breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Acton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Joe Acton has been cut.
Joe Acton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Betlach gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Betlach lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Betlach lands with a light punch inside.
Betlach lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Betlach.
Acton takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Betlach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Betlach.
Betlach lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Betlach.
A left hand lands to the body for Betlach.
Betlach lands a body shot in the clinch.
Betlach lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Betlach digs a right hand into Acton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Acton's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Betlach.
Betlach lands a nice shot to the body.
Betlach lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Betlach.
Betlach lands with a left to the head.
Betlach scores with a hook to the body.
Betlach lands a body punch.
Betlach lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from Betlach.
Betlach breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Betlach, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vevrin Betlach dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Acton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Acton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Betlach stuffs the takedown.
Betlach gets a clinch.
Acton is working for takedown but Betlach is calmly controlling the position for now.
The referee calls for Betlach to work.
Betlach lands a body punch.
Acton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Betlach gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vevrin Betlach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Acton.
Betlach will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Acton up against the cage.
Acton is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Betlach lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Acton.
Good body shot from Betlach.
Good body shot from Betlach.
Acton can't get the takedown.
A body shot lands from Betlach.
Betlach works on Acton's body with a couple of short punches.
Betlach breaks from the clinch.
Betlach fails in his attempt to clinch.
Betlach instigates a clinch.
The referee calls for Betlach to work.
Betlach breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Betlach closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The fight stays on the outside here - Betlach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Betlach.
Acton shoots in for a takedown but Betlach shows good takedown defense.
Acton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Betlach gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betlach just leaning against Acton, taking a breather.
Betlach breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Betlach tries to clinch but Acton is having none of it.
Decent striking displayed by Betlach there.
Acton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Betlach lands a two punch combo.
Vevrin Betlach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Betlach circles away.
Acton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Betlach is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Acton can do to turn this around?
Acton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Betlach swivels and escapes.
Betlach rushes Acton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Betlach holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Betlach as the two fighters clinch.
Betlach works on Acton's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vevrin Betlach dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Acton's cut.
That's time! Betlach's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Betlach takes the fight into the clinch.
Betlach digs a right hand into Acton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Acton's gas tank.
Betlach is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Betlach.
Come on Betlach - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A right hook to the body lands for Betlach.
Betlach just leaning against Acton, taking a breather.
Betlach manages to break the clinch.
Betlach fails with an attempt to clinch.
Betlach gets a clinch.
Betlach makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Acton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A hook to the body from Betlach.
Betlach lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Betlach breaks the clinch.
Acton swats away the attempt to clinch by Betlach.
Betlach gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right hand to the body from Betlach.
Vevrin Betlach has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Betlach lands a nice shot to the body.
Betlach escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Acton takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Betlach does no damage.
Betlach moves in looking to clinch but Acton pushes him off.
Betlach tries to clinch but Acton moves out of range.
Acton is trying desperately to land a takedown but Betlach is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Acton.
Betlach is looking to clinch.
Acton shoots in for a double leg but Betlach sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Betlach. No joy for Acton on that attempt.
Betlach clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betlach lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Betlach manages to break the clinch.
Vevrin Betlach is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Betlach clinches with his opponent.
Betlach breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Betlach throws a right hand that Acton ducks under and follows up with a left that Acton also avoids with ease.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Betlach clinches up with Acton and pushes him back against the cage.
Betlach lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Acton.
Betlach breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Betlach stuffs the takedown attempt from Acton. Acton gets slowly back to his feet.
Vevrin Betlach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Acton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betlach gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Betlach works on Acton's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Betlach - that landed with a thud.
Betlach softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Betlach breaks from the clinch.
Betlach has closed the distance and engaged Acton in a clinch.
Betlach is pressed up against the cage. Acton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Betlach down to the mat. Betlach avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Betlach instigates a clinch.
Joe Acton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Betlach lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Acton.
Acton letting Betlach take a breather here.
Betlach lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vevrin Betlach showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Betlach has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:24
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:24
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vevrin Betlach!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fredrik Persson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigues comes to the cage accompanied by Disturbed - Liberate. Persson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Johnny Cash - Rusty cage. Fredrik Persson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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164 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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160 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fredrik Persson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Persson looks for a takedown but Rodrigues sprawls well.
Rodrigues scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodrigues swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Persson is now in Rodrigues's guard. A big mistake from Rodrigues there, giving up the dominant position!
Persson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Persson passes into half guard.
Rodrigues is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Persson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Persson's back!
Rodrigues looking for the RNC.
Rodrigues doesn't have the hooks in and Persson manages to turn into his guard.
Rodrigues looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Persson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Persson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Persson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rodrigues lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Persson!
Persson is trying to escape the mount.
Rodrigues tries to control but Persson wriggling away.
Persson is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rodrigues is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Persson is surviving well by controlling Rodrigues's body position as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rodrigues seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Persson is holding on tight.
Rodrigues is breathing heavily.
Rodrigues looking to control but Persson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Persson is trying to escape the mount.
Persson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rodrigues.
Persson is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Persson looks a forlorn figure.
Rodrigues wants to finish this one by submission but Persson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rodrigues.
Persson really wants to buck Rodrigues off and get back to his feet.
Rodrigues has control of Persson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Persson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rodrigues wants to finish this one by submission but Persson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Persson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rodrigues can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Persson is looking to escape.
Persson regains half guard.
Rodrigues wants to work for an arm triangle but Persson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Rodrigues dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Persson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rodrigues counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Persson's guard now.
Rodrigues is pushing down on Persson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Persson is fighting to maintain full guard but Rodrigues has managed to sneak the leg through.
Persson is defending against the submission attempts here by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Persson!
Rodrigues is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Persson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Persson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The referee warns Persson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rodrigues controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues looking for a guillotine from mount but Persson is having none of it.
Rodrigues get's back to his feet.
Persson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodrigues changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Persson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rodrigues tries for a kimura but Persson is defending well.
Rodrigues controlling from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rodrigues has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Persson!
Rodrigues working for a guillotine from mount but Persson is in no mood to give up.
Rodrigues is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Persson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Rodrigues has control of Persson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Persson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Persson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Persson!
Rodrigues looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rodrigues is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodrigues 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.
Rodrigues working for a triangle but Persson defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Persson 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.
Rodrigues is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rodrigues trying to keep a closed guard but Persson is proving a slippery customer.
Rodrigues looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodrigues, not yet.
Persson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rodrigues is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodrigues wants to improve his position but instead Persson has moved into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Rodrigues dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Persson shoots and misses
so Rodrigues counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Persson can't keep his opponent in guard - Rodrigues advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rodrigues is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Persson defends it well.
Rodrigues is trying to work for a kimura but Persson is defending well.
Persson manages to get to full guard.
Rodrigues trying to control the position from guard on top but Persson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Persson is looking for a triangle but Rodrigues pushes his legs off easily.
Gabriel Rodrigues overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rodrigues looking to pass the guard.
Persson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rodrigues passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rodrigues is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Persson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Persson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rodrigues tries for a kimura but Persson is defending well.
Persson gets back to half guard.
Rodrigues is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Persson!
Rodrigues is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Persson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Persson!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues is looking for a triangle but Persson pushes his legs off easily.
Rodrigues keeping busy on the bottom but Persson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rodrigues wants to get back to full guard.
Persson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rodrigues moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Persson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rodrigues had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Persson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Rodrigues Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Persson's back instead.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rodrigues's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Rodrigues is working for a rear naked choke. Persson is not defending it well and Rodrigues has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Persson refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Persson's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gabriel Rodrigues!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Duke LaCrosse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chip Cheliouze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duke LaCrosse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chip Cheliouze!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaCrosse feints and then cracks Cheliouze's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cheliouze down.
LaCrosse sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Cheliouze to the ground! LaCrosse dives into full mount looking to finish!
Cheliouze is rocked!
LaCrosse controlling the pace for now.
Cheliouze is still in real trouble! Can LaCrosse finish him?
LaCrosse gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Cheliouze tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cheliouze seems to have recovered his senses.
A solid body kick from LaCrosse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaCrosse throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Cheliouze stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. LaCrosse follows into mount!
LaCrosse controlling from mount.
LaCrosse is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cheliouze looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
LaCrosse lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cheliouze's sensitive parts.
Cheliouze blocks a head kick by LaCrosse.
Cheliouze on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
LaCrosse avoids the head kick by Cheliouze.
Cheliouze looks gassed!
Nice sprawl there from LaCrosse as Cheliouze shoots in.
LaCrosse bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cheliouze's head.
Duke LaCrosse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cheliouze takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cheliouze takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A chopping leg kick lands by LaCrosse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaCrosse drops Cheliouze with a big left hand! Cheliouze is injured, injured bad! LaCrosse jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duke LaCrosse!
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