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Bloodlust IV: Paging Dr. Acula PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Algernon Mustard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaac Mena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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, Algernon Mustard! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Isaac Mena! The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mustard fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mena sprawls well initially but Mustard persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Mustard working over Mena with some ground and pound. Mena looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. 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. Mustard connects with a nice short shot to Mena's temple. Mena is looking to improve his position.
Mustard slips a nice elbow through Mena's hands, connecting with Mena's forehead.
Mena is rocked! Mustard trying to control the pace. Mustard wants to free his trapped foot but Mena is holding on for dear life with his legs. Mena tries to roll over but Mustard keeps him under control. Mustard looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Mustard trying to mount his opponent but Mena defends it. Mena missing with punches from the bottom.
Mustard moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mustard scores with punches from side control. Mena sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Nice strikes from Mustard there. Mena trying to control here.
Mustard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Mustard scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Mustard slows the pace down in half guard. Mena on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Mena is not content to let Mustard control the position. Mustard lands with a punch from half guard. Mena is still in real trouble! Can Mustard finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mena is refusing to be controlled, as Mustard sits in half guard. Mena seems to have recovered his senses. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mena is trying to stand back up but Mustard is controlling him
Mena taking some punishment here, with Mustard in his half guard. Mustard trying to control the pace. Mena is looking for a sweep. Mustard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Mena is refusing to be controlled, as Mustard sits in half guard. 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. Mustard connects with a nice short shot to Mena's temple. Mustard wants to pass the guard but Mena is defending well. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mustard lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mena is looking to improve his position.
Mena trying to control but Mustard postures up.
Mena is not content to let Mustard control the position. Mustard works his way into full mount! BOOM! Mustard connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mena is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mustard wants to control the pace but Mena is squirming around nicely. A nice elbow there by Mustard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mustard controlling from the full mount. Mustard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mena on the ground. Mustard pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mustard tries to control but Mena wriggling away. Mustard blocks Mena's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Mustard scoring with strikes but Mena is staying in there. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mustard lands a nice shot to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Oooooh, big shot lands for Mustard! Mena is hurt baaadly! Mustard is firing away with more strikes - Mena is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Algernon Mustard!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lazaro Bellido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blaff Biggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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, Lazaro Bellido! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Blaff Biggins! The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Biggins closes the distance and clinches up with Bellido, looking for a takedown. Biggins pushes Bellido against the cage but Bellido circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Bellido changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Biggins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Bellido working the body and head with strikes. Bellido lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Biggins down.
Biggins is rocked!
It looks like Blaff Biggins has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Bellido goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Biggins rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bellido's guard! Nice work there by Biggins! Biggins is still in real trouble! Can Bellido finish him? Bellido is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Bellido keeping moving, preventing Biggins from controlling successfully. Biggins seems to have recovered his senses. Bellido trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Biggins throws a big right hand that misses. Bellido is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bellido tries to land a sweep but no joy. Biggins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Biggins preventing the sweep. Bellido lands an upkick as Biggins stands over him. Biggins advances to half guard. Bellido works his way to full guard. Good work. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Biggins stopping the sweep attempt from Bellido. Bellido is breathing heavily. Bellido is working hard here to advance position.
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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Bellido is looking for a triangle but Biggins pushes his legs off easily.
Bellido had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Biggins is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Bellido Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Biggins's back instead. Bellido avoiding Biggins 's attempts to control his hands. Biggins rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bellido is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Biggins is just riding it out for now. Bellido eventually gives up the hold. Biggins is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Bellido pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Biggins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. The fighters are battling for position here. Biggins manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Bellido pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Biggins is keeping the position for now. Bellido slips nicely into half guard. Biggins looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Bellido is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bellido is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Bellido lands a big elbow. Biggins is bucking up trying to escape but Bellido cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Biggins in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bellido with a couple of short strikes. Bellido is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Biggins can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bellido scoring with strikes but Biggins is staying in there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazaro Bellido dominated that round. The cut man is working on Blaff Biggins's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bellido scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Bellido is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Biggins has managed to free his arm - good work. Biggins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Biggins working for a triangle but Bellido defends it easily.
Bellido connects with a couple of short punches. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Bellido lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bellido loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Bellido makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Bellido is posturing up here but Biggins has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bellido tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bellido has to tap! Slick submission there by Biggins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Blaff Biggins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vagner Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Moratelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moratelli has chosen Hell March as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vagner Love! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Moratelli! The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Moratelli doesn't manage to clinch there - Love circles away.
Love darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Moratelli wants to get back to his feet.
Moratelli is holding on to half guard well. Love throwing shots but Moratelli is blocking nicely. Moratelli controlling the position for now. Moratelli is looking to improve his position.
Love stalling. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Moratelli wants to control but Love is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Moratelli wants to control the action here but instead Love manages to pass to full mount! Moratelli tries to lock up and control but Love gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Moratelli is in all sorts of trouble here.
Moratelli tries to hold on but Love postures up. Love trying to control but Moratelli is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Love is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Moratelli is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Moratelli manages to regain half guard. Good work. Moratelli wants to stand back up but Love manages to pass into side control.
Moratelli is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Love off and has taken his back! Love staying busy and making it hard for Moratelli to control. A bit of a pause in the action here. Moratelli controlling the positon. Love tries to escape but Moratelli has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round. I would not like to be Love right now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Despite being in the dominant position, Paul Moratelli just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Moratelli misses with the combination.
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. The fight moves into the clinch position. Love tries to pull guard but Moratelli holds him up against the cage and eventually Love drops back down to his feet.
Moratelli stops a takedown attempt from Love.
Moratelli is trying to break free. Love fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vagner Love. That's going to take a lot out of him. Moratelli pushes Love back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Moratelli is trying to break the clinch but Love has him pressed against the cage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Moratelli can't break the clinch.
Moratelli wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Love has him pressed against the cage. Love is working for takedown but Moratelli is calmly controlling the position for now. Love tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moratelli just stands there and leans against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Moratelli dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Moratelli looks to land a combination but Love avoids it well. Love shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moratelli as he jumps to the side. Love steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moratelli. Moratelli throws a right hand that Love ducks under and follows up with a left that Love also avoids with ease. Moratelli tries a head kick but it misses.
Moratelli throws a low kick, looking for Love's leg but Love calmly moves out of range. Love takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Moratelli pivots, looking for a leg kick but Love is out of range and Moratelli settles back down. Moratelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Moratelli misses with a series of wild punches.
Moratelli misses with a low kick.
Love keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Love lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Moratelli clobbers Love with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Moratelli misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Moratelli throws a hook but Love avoids it easily. Moratelli misses with a body shot.
Moratelli doesn't manage to clinch there - Love circles away.
Moratelli walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Love checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Love shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moratelli pinned against the cage. Moratelli gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Love shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moratelli but Moratelli pushes him off and we're back to square one. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vagner Love. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Moratelli misses with a series of wild punches.
Moratelli chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Moratelli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Love fails to land the takedown. Moratelli stalks Love and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Love's face. Love staggers backwards, shaken. Moratelli scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Love moves out of range of the body kick. Love misses with a straight left. Moratelli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Love swats him away and circles back towards the center. Moratelli throws a sloppy head kick and Love moves out of range easily. Moratelli throws a series of punches but Love moves out of range. Moratelli stuffs the takedown. A nice combination there by Moratelli.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage! Moratelli throws a right and a left that both miss. Moratelli fails in his attempt to clinch. Moratelli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moratelli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Love closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Moratelli scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Moratelli is taking a breather. Love says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Love wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Still in half guard, Moratelli seems content to control. Moratelli scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Moratelli passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Love! Moratelli controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Moratelli lands with some strikes. Moratelli is landing with some decent strikes but Love is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Moratelli landing strikes from the mount. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Moratelli controlling the pace for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Moratelli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A shot to de liver by Moratelli. Beautiful body shot. Moratelli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Love moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Moratelli motions for Love to come forward. Moratelli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Moratelli. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Moratelli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Love shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Moratelli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Moratelli tries to clinch there but Love circles away.
Moratelli throws a nice looking combination but Love bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Moratelli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moratelli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Love swats him away and circles back towards the center. Moratelli scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Moratelli misses with a head kick.
Moratelli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Love steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moratelli.
That's one minute gone in the round. Moratelli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Moratelli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Love. Love checks a leg kick. Love shoots and misses enabling Moratelli to counter with a crisp jab. Moratelli tries to close the distance and clinch but Love swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Moratelli doesn't manage to clinch there - Love circles away.
Love has a takedown stuffed. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vagner Love. That's going to take a lot out of him. Moratelli has closed the distance and engaged Love in a clinch.
Moratelli stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Moratelli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Moratelli has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. A combination from Moratelli does no damage. Moratelli throws a series of punches but Love avoids them all with ease. Moratelli throws a jab when Love was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Moratelli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Moratelli misses with a two punch combination.
Love shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Moratelli counters with a right hand to the body. Moratelli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Love. Moratelli closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Love to the mat! Love manages to get full guard. Moratelli stands and steps away. Love gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Moratelli lands a right hook to the body.
Moratelli throws a sloppy head kick and Love moves out of range easily. Love shoots in but Moratelli avoids the takedown attempt easily. Moratelli tries to clinch up but Love circles away and keeps his distance. Paul Moratelli seems to be getting the better of the standup. Moratelli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Moratelli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Love dodges the punch combination from Moratelli.
Love misses with a takedown and Moratelli counters with a stiff right hand. Moratelli misses with a low kick as Love jumps back. Moratelli drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Love is letting Moratelli control him for a moment. Love struggling a bit here. Love takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Moratelli controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Moratelli's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Vagner Love has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Moratelli tries to move to mount but Love blocks the move with his legs. Moratelli is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Love will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that's the end of the fight! Paul Moratelli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Moratelli 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 25:30 Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30 Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Moratelli!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Lynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edson Mendes (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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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adam Lynn! 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, Edson Mendes! The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mendes lands a jab-cross combination. Lynn tries to clinch up. Mendes keeps the fight on the outside. Mendes stuffs the takedown attempt from Lynn. Lynn gets slowly back to his feet. Mendes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lynn fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Mendes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lynn. No joy there for Mendes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lynn moves in looking to clinch but Mendes pushes him off. Mendes stuffs the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Lynn. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mendes tries to bum rush Lynn with a series of wild strikes but Lynn uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Mendes throws a series of punches but Lynn moves out of range. Lynn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mendes tries to avoid it but Lynn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mendes to the ground. Mendes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mendes has closed the distance and engaged Lynn in a clinch.
Lynn prevents Mendes from breaking the clinch. Mendes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Lynn stalling in the clinch but Mendes improves position. Lynn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mendes.
Lynn is looking to control Mendes's arms but Mendes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lynn has his back to the cage. Lynn tries to land a knee to the head but Mendes blocks with his arms.
Lynn keeps control of Mendes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Mendes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lynn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mendes can't break the clinch.
Mendes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nice takedown defense from Mendes. No joy for Lynn on that attempt. Mendes throws a right and a left that Lynn avoids nicely. Adam Lynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice sprawl there from Mendes as Lynn shoots in. Lynn is breathing heavily. Mendes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lynn. Lynn shoots in for a takedown but Mendes shows good takedown defense. Mendes misses with a few strikes there.
Mendes throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Mendes instigates a clinch. Lynn tries to land knees in the clinch but Mendes avoids the damage to the body. Lynn prevents Mendes from breaking the clinch. Lynn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Mendes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Mendes misses with a few strikes there.
Nice takedown defense from Mendes. No joy for Lynn on that attempt. Mendes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Mendes throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Mendes swinging wilding here.
Lynn closes the distance but Mendes moves to the side and Mendes counters with a nice double leg into guard. Lynn can't keep his opponent in guard - Mendes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mendes looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Mendes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lynn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mendes. Lynn is in trouble now - Mendes has advanced to mount! Mendes with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mendes working for a submission but Lynn is keeping him at bay. Mendes lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mendes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Mendes tries to control but Lynn wriggling away. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Mendes is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lynn can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mendes moves to the back position. Mendes patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Mendes looking to break Lynn's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lynn remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mendes will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Mendes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lynn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Mendes is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mendes is trying to stick to Lynn's back but Lynn is turning into Mendes. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mendes's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lynn. Lynn 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. Mendes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mendes can't keep his opponent in guard - Lynn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Mendes is looking for a sweep. Lynn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Mendes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Mendes has his foot on Lynn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lynn works his way back into a safe position though. Mendes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mendes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lynn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lynn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Lynn trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edson Mendes dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mendes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lynn manages to avoid it. Mendes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lynn moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Mendes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lynn to the mat! Lynn manages to get full guard. Mendes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Lynn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Lynn has a closed guard, preventing Mendes from standing up. Lynn trying to control the position.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mendes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lynn's guard. Mendes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lynn! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lynn tries to hold on but Mendes postures up. Mendes tries to control but Lynn wriggling away. Mendes with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Lynn defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mendes. Mendes goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lynn is on top in guard.
Mendes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mendes working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lynn has passed into half guard!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mendes is refusing to be controlled, as Lynn sits in half guard. Mendes gets full guard. Mendes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mendes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Lynn from controlling successfully. Lynn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mendes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lynn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lynn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Lynn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendes is keeping the position for now. Edson Mendes has got the better of the ground game so far. Mendes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mendes throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lynn escapes and throws Mendes's legs to the side, diving into side control! Lynn trying to control the position but Mendes is working away. Mendes is trying to get back to half guard.
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. Lynn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Mendes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lynn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Lynn seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Mendes tries to get to full guard but Lynn has control of the leg. Mendes is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Lynn pulls his head out easily. Lynn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mendes keeps working.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Lynn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown enabling Mendes to counter with a crisp jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edson Mendes 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!
Lynn closes the distance but Mendes moves to the side and Mendes counters with a three punch combo that has Lynn backing up. Lynn nods at Mendes to acknowledge the strikes. Lynn tries for a takedown but Mendes circles away easily and Mendes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mendes. Mendes with a knee to the head.
Lynn keeps control of Mendes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Lynn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lynn is trying to break free. Mendes breaks the clinch.
Mendes thuds his shin into the meat of Lynn's side. Mendes fails to land with a series of punches.
Mendes misses with a wild combination.
Mendes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Mendes misses with a series of wild punches.
Lynn closes the distance but Mendes moves to the side and Mendes counters with a one-two to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Mendes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lynn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mendes misses with the combination.
A combination from Mendes does no damage. Mendes misses with a wild combination.
Lynn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Mendes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mendes. Mendes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lynn is keeping the position for now. Lynn working for a triangle but Mendes defends it easily.
Mendes looking to pass the guard. Mendes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mendes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Mendes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lynn swivels though and keeps the full guard. Lynn looking for a guillotine here but Mendes defends easily.
Mendes forces his way into half guard. Mendes moves nicely into side control. Lynn tries to bench press Mendes off him but Mendes keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mendes is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Lynn is trying to escape and Mendes transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Lynn is forced to tap! Nice work there by Mendes! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edson Mendes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Hoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sao Marcos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sao Marcos has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Doug Hoo's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Doug Hoo! 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, Sao Marcos! The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hoo fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Hoo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Marcos! Hoo lands a big elbow. Hoo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Marcos can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hoo trying to control but he's not successful this time. Hoo working Marcos over with strikes here. Marcos tries to get back to half guard but can't. Hoo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Marcos is rocked! A big strike lands for Hoo! That's really hurt Marcos and he's turned his back - Hoo keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Hoo Jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doug Hoo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dale Bellido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Mishkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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, Dale Bellido! 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, Boris Mishkin! The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mishkin shoots in and drives through. Bellido sprawls well. Mishkin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Mishkin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bellido as he avoids it easily. Mishkin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bellido is fending him off so far but Mishkin persists. Nope, Bellido circles away and we're back to standing. Dale Bellido has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Mishkin. Bellido takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bellido is rocked!
It looks like Dale Bellido has been cut. Nice takedown defense from Bellido. No joy for Mishkin on that attempt. Bellido decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Bellido is looking to pass Mishkin's guard but actually Mishkin recovers to full guard. Bellido is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bellido passes into half guard. Bellido trying to control the pace.
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. Bellido moves nicely into side control. Mishkin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Mishkin tries to buck Bellido off but Bellido is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bellido takes a little break here. Mishkin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Bellido has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Dale Bellido just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Bellido gets a takedown into half guard. Bellido passes the guard and advances to mount! The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Bellido controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mishkin is working to get back to half guard.
Bellido content just to control the position here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dale Bellido dominated that round. The cut man is working on Dale Bellido's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mishkin shoots and misses and Bellido counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mishkin! Bellido controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Dale Bellido just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Excellent takedown into side control there by Bellido. Mishkin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Mishkin seems a little lost for a moment, as Bellido dominates the positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Dale Bellido just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Bellido fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mishkin tries to grapple but his opponent circles so Bellido counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Bellido not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Bellido trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bellido content to stall in guard here. Mishkin wants to sweep here but Bellido controlling him for the moment. Bellido keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mishkin's head. Bellido controls from within his opponent's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dale Bellido dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Dale Bellido's cut. That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mishkin throws a head kick that half lands.
Mishkin darts in trying to clinch and Bellido counters with a nice double leg into guard. Bellido controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mishkin trying to keep a closed guard but Bellido is proving a slippery customer.
Bellido works a leg free and moves into half guard. Bellido perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Dale Bellido just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Mishkin stuffs the takedown. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Mishkin closes the distance looking to clinch and Bellido counters with a shoot takedown. Mishkin fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bellido sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mishkin's guard. Bellido keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Mishkin tries to kick Bellido off but Bellido keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Bellido passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mishkin!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bellido sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mishkin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Boris Mishkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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. Bellido takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Dale Bellido overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Dale Bellido just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Bellido keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Dale Bellido showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bellido, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27 Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:26 Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dale Bellido!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Griswold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Buendia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buendia has chosen Velocity by Tonedeff as his entrance music. Rusty Griswold could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jose Buendia's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rusty Griswold! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Buendia! The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Buendia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Griswold swats him away and circles back towards the center. Griswold closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Griswold throws a strike but Buendia avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Griswold loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Griswold looking to pass the guard. Griswold chips away with some ground and pound. Griswold working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Griswold is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Griswold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buendia is keeping the position for now. Griswold has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round. Griswold slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Griswold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Buendia swivels though and keeps the full guard. Griswold not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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. Griswold stopping the sweep attempt from Buendia. Griswold throws a big right hand that misses. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Griswold wants to control from the top but Buendia keeps moving. Griswold trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Buendia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. Griswold fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Griswold looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Buendia is fending him off so far but Griswold persists. Nope, Buendia circles away and we're back to standing. Griswold fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusty Griswold. That's going to take a lot out of him. Griswold fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Griswold is breathing heavily. Buendia is looking to clinch but Griswold is avoiding it.
Buendia clinches with his opponent.
Buendia scores a nice knee to the body.
Griswold looking for a takedown. Buendia lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Rusty Griswold has been cut. Buendia scores with a knee to the head.
Griswold is rocked! Buendia misses with a knee strike.
Oh Griswold is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Buendia comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Griswold takes a knee right on the jaw!
Griswold changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Buendia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Griswold takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Buendia doesn't manage to clinch there - Griswold circles away.
Rusty Griswold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Buendia is looking to clinch. Nice sprawl there from Buendia as Griswold shoots in. Griswold seems to have got his legs back now. Buendia drives through and clinches with Griswold against the cage.
Buendia lands a knee to the head.
Griswold letting Buendia take a breather here. Buendia scores with a knee to the head.
Buendia lands a knee to the head.
Buendia prevents the takedown attempt.
Buendia with a knee to the head.
Griswold takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Buendia.
Buendia has Griswold pressed against the cage. He pushes Griswold back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Buendia throws a beautiful elbow that sends Griswold crashing to the floor! Buendia piles on the pressure with more strikes! Griswold is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Buendia!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guilherme Paggiaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Nelson Gracie has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Nelson Gracie seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nelson Gracie! 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, Guilherme Paggiaro! The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gracie feints and as Paggiaro raises his hands in defense, Gracie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Paggiaro is retaining full guard. Paggiaro is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie trying to control but Paggiaro is working from the bottom. Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Paggiaro is retaining full guard. Gracie passes Paggiaro's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Paggiaro is trying to get back to full guard. Gracie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Paggiaro trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Paggiaro won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Paggiaro misses with a takedown attempt and Gracie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Gracie manages to pull guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Paggiaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gracie forces his way into half guard. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Gracie works his way into side control. Gracie passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Paggiaro! Paggiaro looks gassed! Paggiaro working to try and regain half guard.
Gracie looking to control but Paggiaro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Gracie jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Paggiaro manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Paggiaro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Paggiaro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Paggiaro is looking for a sweep. Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Paggiaro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Paggiaro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Paggiaro looking for submissions off his back. Paggiaro trying to get back to full guard but Gracie takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Gracie is working for a guillotine from mount but Paggiaro frees his head quite easily.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Gracie is working for a guillotine from mount but Paggiaro frees his head quite easily.
Paggiaro tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
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. Gracie prevents Paggiaro from getting the reversal. Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paggiaro is looking to escape. A nice elbow there by Gracie. Paggiaro can't escape the position.
Gracie wants to finish this one by submission but Paggiaro is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gracie. Paggiaro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Paggiaro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Gracie is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Paggiaro can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Gracie dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Gracie moves to the back. Paggiaro avoids the strikes from Gracie. Gracie is landing with strikes from the back. Gracie patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Paggiaro is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Paggiaro trying to control the hands but Gracie won't let him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Gracie working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Gracie looking for the choke but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Paggiaro turns into Gracie and is now in his guard.
Gracie has his foot on Paggiaro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paggiaro works his way back into a safe position though. Paggiaro passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Gracie trying to hold on to Paggiaro's head to control him but Paggiaro postures up.
Paggiaro 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.
Paggiaro wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
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. Paggiaro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Gracie gets full guard. Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paggiaro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paggiaro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paggiaro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Paggiaro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard. Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Paggiaro defends easily.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck. Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Paggiaro uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Paggiaro wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy. Paggiaro tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Paggiaro is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Paggiaro avoid being mounted? The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Paggiaro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie. Paggiaro tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Gracie has his takedown stuffed and Paggiaro counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gracie's guard now. Paggiaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Paggiaro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Paggiaro trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Gracie 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Paggiaro shoots and misses and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control. Paggiaro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Paggiaro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Paggiaro. Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard. Paggiaro tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg. Paggiaro looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Paggiaro is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gracie jumps into side control! Both fighters are breathing heavily. Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Paggiaro, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Paggiaro tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it. Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Paggiaro has escaped the position, nice work there. Paggiaro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Paggiaro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Gracie looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Paggiaro is defending well. Gracie quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Paggiaro has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Gracie celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nelson Gracie!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Vuijsje (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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230 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aleksander Putin! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Vuijsje! The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Vuijsje gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Vuijsje had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Putin is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Vuijsje Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Putin's back instead. Vuijsje looks gassed! Putin manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position. Putin keeps the fight on the outside. Putin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Putin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Putin working for a submission but Vuijsje is keeping him at bay. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Putin is standing up, even though he is in mount. Putin sends Vuijsje crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Putin is motioning to the referee to let Vuijsje up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Vuijsje is rocked!
It looks like Alex Vuijsje has been cut. 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! Putin measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Vuijsje! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Aleksander Putin! Aleksander Putin retains his heavyweight title!
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