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Holy Grail XVII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Archibald Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dog Hercules (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Archibald Jones looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Archibald Jones!
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, Dog Hercules!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to clinch up but Hercules circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones gets the takedown into side control.
Jones has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hercules will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Hercules counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Hercules has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jones uses from the top position.
Hercules is controlling Jones's posture.
Hercules's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hercules wants to sweep but no luck.
Hercules throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hercules tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hercules lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jones!
Hercules has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hercules controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hercules is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Jones is in real trouble.
Hercules controlling the position well here. Jones rolled but Hercules kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hercules seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Jones's chin but Jones turns very nicely into Hercules's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Jones.
Hercules throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is fighting to break Hercules's control of his arms but Hercules is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jones trying to control but Hercules is working from the bottom.
Hercules is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hercules is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hercules wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hercules not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hercules is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones wants to control from the top but Hercules keeps moving.
Hercules bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
Hercules advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, Hercules seems content to control.
Hercules is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hercules controlling his opponent.
Hercules wants to finish this one by submission but Jones is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hercules.
Hercules landing punches.
Hercules breaks from Jones's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hercules with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hercules has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jones's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dog Hercules dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hercules chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hercules slips nicely into half guard.
Hercules uses his free foot to push down on Jones's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jones.
Hercules with shots to the head and body - Jones looks very uncomfortable down there.
It looks like Archibald Jones has been cut.
Hercules working for a guillotine from mount but Jones is in no mood to give up.
Hercules lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Hercules.
Jones could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jones is trying to reverse the position but instead Hercules has taken his back - oops!
Hercules tightening his grip on Jones, looking for the choke.
Jones is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hercules.
Jones fending off the submission attempt from Hercules.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hercules on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones holding both Hercules 's hands and preventing any damage.
Hercules gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Jones is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
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!
Hercules is looking for the choke from the back position but Jones is controlling his hands well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hercules controls the position.
Hercules tries to get the hooks in deep but Jones pushed the leg off.
Hercules is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Jones defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hercules has his arm under Jones's chin here. Game over son! Hercules squeezes tightly and Jones is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dog Hercules!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hammer Handy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batista comes to the cage accompanied by Rusted From The Rain by Billy Talent. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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, Alan Batista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hammer Handy!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batista takes the fight into the clinch.
Handy wants a takedown but no success here.
Batista breaks the clinch.
Batista drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Batista avoids the strikes from the bottom by Handy.
Batista scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Handy to see if he's OK.
Handy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Handy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Batista's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Batista throwing shots but Handy is blocking nicely.
Batista prevents Handy from improving his position.
Batista is looking to take a break and control but Handy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Handy moves into full guard.
Batista prevents Handy from getting back to his feet.
Handy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Handy is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handy lands strikes from half guard.
Handy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Batista has hold of Handy's hands but Handy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Batista landing rabbit punches to the side of Handy's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Handy is working for a submission of some sort.
Handy wants to free his trapped foot but Batista is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Handy looks gassed!
Batista wants to improve his position but Handy is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handy is nestled in close to Batista, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Handy is nestled in close to Batista, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Handy is working for a kimura but Batista is defending it quite comfortably.
Handy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Batista manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batista preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batista pulls Handy in close to prevent any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Handy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Handy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Handy preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Batista is keeping the position for now.
Batista looking to hit a scissor sweep but Handy is one step ahead there.
Handy cracks Batista with a solid left hand.
Batista keeping full guard, as Handy tries to pass.
Batista has momentary wrist control but Handy slips an elbow through the middle.
Handy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Handy passes Batista's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Handy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Handy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Batista throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Batista misses with some strikes from the bottom.
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.
Handy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Batista defending well though.
Batista keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Batista throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Batista looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Handy is fending him off so far but Batista persists. Nope, Handy circles away and we're back to standing.
Handy tries to clinch but Batista is having none of it.
Batista misses with a takedown attempt - Handy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Handy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Handy connects with a jab.
Handy fails with a takedown attempt.
Handy doesn't manage to clinch there - Batista circles away.
Batista keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alan Batista has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hammer Handy.
Handy swinging wilding here.
Batista closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hammer Handy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Handy misses with a two punch combination.
Batista drives through with a takedown into guard.
Handy wants to sweep but no luck.
Handy keeping moving, preventing Batista from controlling successfully.
Batista lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Batista stopping the sweep attempt from Handy.
Handy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Batista's guard.
Batista on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Batista tries to get out of the position.
Handy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Batista's head.
Handy advances to half guard.
Handy is trying to work for a kimura but Batista is defending well.
Batista looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Handy wants to work for an arm triangle but Batista is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handy is working for a kimura here but Batista manages to reverse the position and he's now in Handy's guard.
Batista is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Batista stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Handy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Batista postures up.
Handy throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Handy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Batista can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Handy keeping full guard, as Batista tries to pass.
Handy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handy lands a nice shot to the head.
Handy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Batista manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Handy wants to stand but Batista is controlling his arm.
Batista takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Batista is looking to regain half guard here but Handy keeps moving and retains side control.
Handy working away.
Handy creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Handy swings around for an armbar but Batista sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Handy's guard.
Batista stops Handy from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Handy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Batista gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Handy keeping moving, preventing Batista from controlling successfully.
Handy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammer Handy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Handy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Batista manages to get himself to full guard.
Batista wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Handy is now in half guard.
Batista has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Handy is working away from the top position though.
Handy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Handy lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handy blocks the strikes from Batista.
Handy decides to return to a standing position.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Batista.
Handy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Handy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Batista looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Batista thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Handy's head.
Batista sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Handy defending well though.
Handy makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Handy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Batista counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Batista ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hammer Handy 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Handy with a poor takedown
so Batista counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Batista sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Handy trying to control the position.
Batista lands a couple of digs.
Handy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Batista can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Batista stands and steps away. Handy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Batista scores a takedown into full mount!
Handy is trying desperately to improve position.
Handy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Handy throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Batista trying to mount his opponent but Handy defends it.
Handy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Handy throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Batista gets to his feet - Handy follows without any prompting.
Handy gets caught flat footed, as Batista shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Handy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Handy landing strikes from the mount and Batista is in trouble!
Handy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Batista is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Handy lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handy is landing with some decent strikes but Batista is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Batista is wriggling around trying to escape.
Handy jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Batista is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Batista and Handy has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Handy advances nicely into full mount.
Handy working for a submission but Batista is keeping him at bay.
Handy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Batista in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Batista manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Batista moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Handy tries to free his leg and advance position but Batista is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handy advances position into side control!
Batista wants to control but Handy postures up.
Handy tries for a kimura but Batista is defending well.
Handy wants to control but Batista is keeping him busy.
Handy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Batista struggling a bit here.
Handy lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Handy is chipping away with strikes.
Handy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Handy tries to move to mount but Batista blocks the move with his legs.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Handy cracks Batista with a big right hand but Batista just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Batista's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Batista is trying to get back to half guard.
Alan Batista has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Batista is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Batista showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Handy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hammer Handy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Cosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Aniouz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cosby comes into the arena with Cosby Show blaring out of the sound system. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bill Cosby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergio Aniouz!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cosby looks to land a combination but Aniouz avoids it well.
Aniouz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Cosby. No joy for Aniouz on that attempt.
Aniouz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Aniouz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cosby stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aniouz misses with the combination.
Aniouz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cosby to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Sergio Aniouz has been cut.
Cosby keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bill Cosby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Aniouz.
Aniouz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aniouz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cosby stuffs the takedown.
Cosby throws a right hand that Aniouz ducks under and follows up with a left that Aniouz also avoids with ease.
Cosby lands with an uppercut that bounces Aniouz off the cage and back into rage.
Aniouz looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cosby looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cosby thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aniouz tries to roll over but Cosby keeps him under control.
Cosby decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aniouz shoots for a takedown but Cosby saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cosby slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cosby clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aniouz is trying to break free.
Cosby is trying to trip Aniouz. He has hold of a leg but Aniouz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cosby persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Aniouz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cosby scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cosby wants to stand but Aniouz is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cosby stands and steps away. Aniouz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cosby pushes Aniouz up against the cage in a clinch.
Aniouz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cosby pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cosby feints and as Aniouz raises his hands in defense, Cosby changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cosby tries to free his leg and advance position but Aniouz is retaining full guard.
Aniouz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cosby drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cosby jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aniouz looking for a guillotine here but Cosby defends easily.
Cosby has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cosby distracts Aniouz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aniouz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aniouz has his foot on Cosby's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cosby works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cosby throws a big right hand that misses.
Aniouz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cosby doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cosby manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aniouz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cosby scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cosby has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Aniouz is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Aniouz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosby has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aniouz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cosby looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aniouz is one step ahead there.
Aniouz landing some decent shots from guard.
Aniouz looking to pass the guard.
Aniouz drops back looking for a leg! Cosby is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cosby manages to kick Aniouz off! Aniouz jumps back into Cosby's guard.
Cosby is looking for a triangle but Aniouz pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aniouz distracts Cosby with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aniouz wants to control from the top but Cosby keeps moving.
Cosby doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cosby trying to strike off his back.
Cosby keeping moving, preventing Aniouz from controlling successfully.
Aniouz advances position into side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cosby manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aniouz's best efforts.
Aniouz is looking to advance position but Cosby won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Cosby dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergio Aniouz's cut.
That's time! Cosby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cosby moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Aniouz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cosby pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cosby checks a leg kick.
Aniouz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aniouz stuffs the takedown attempt from Cosby. Cosby gets slowly back to his feet.
Cosby looks to land a combination but Aniouz avoids it well.
Aniouz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Aniouz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Aniouz wants to take a breather but Cosby is having none of it.
Cosby wants to get back to full guard.
Aniouz working Cosby over with strikes.
Cosby tries to roll over but Aniouz keeps him under control.
Aniouz passes to full mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cosby is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aniouz looking to control but Cosby is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cosby is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aniouz has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cosby's face.
Aniouz controlling from mount.
Aniouz tries to control but Cosby wriggling away.
Aniouz working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
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.
Aniouz is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cosby is surviving well by controlling Aniouz's body position as best he can.
Aniouz with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Cosby bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Aniouz working for a triangle but Cosby defends it easily.
Aniouz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosby wanted to stand there but Aniouz had control of the position.
Cosby stands and throws Aniouz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cosby swings around for an armbar but Aniouz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cosby's guard.
Cosby is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aniouz trying to control but Cosby is working from the bottom.
Cosby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cosby is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bill Cosby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cosby tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aniouz is in close to Cosby's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aniouz is pushing down on Cosby's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cosby is fighting to maintain full guard but Aniouz has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aniouz is keen to just control but Cosby is a slippery customer.
Cosby actively working from the bottom here.
Aniouz is looking to take a break and control but Cosby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aniouz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cosby defending well though.
Cosby makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cosby.
Cosby wants to sweep but no luck.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice body kick there by Aniouz.
Aniouz shoots in but no luck this time.
Aniouz shoots in looking for a takedown. Cosby tries to sprawl out of it but Aniouz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cosby manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch lands to the side of Aniouz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Aniouz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sergio Aniouz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Aniouz lands a two punch combo.
Cosby shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cosby showed some decent athleticism there.
Cosby seems to be looking for submissions.
Aniouz is pressing down on Cosby's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aniouz wants to sweep but no luck.
Aniouz is looking for a triangle but Cosby pushes his legs off easily.
Aniouz is trying to control the position but Cosby postures up.
Cosby looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aniouz has his foot on Cosby's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cosby works his way back into a safe position though.
Cosby lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosby stands and steps away. Aniouz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cosby looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cosby wants to stand but Aniouz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cosby is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aniouz looking to control.
Aniouz looking for a guillotine here but Cosby defends easily.
Cosby loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cosby has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Aniouz is proving hard to escape from.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aniouz is on top in guard.
Cosby doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cosby wants to sweep but no luck.
Aniouz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aniouz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cosby keeping moving, preventing Aniouz from controlling successfully.
Aniouz drops back looking for a leg! Cosby is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cosby manages to kick Aniouz off! Aniouz jumps back into Cosby's guard.
Cosby looking for a sweep. Not yet Cosby, not yet.
Cosby is working hard here to advance position.
Aniouz passes Cosby's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aniouz winds up and cracks Cosby with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Aniouz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cosby circles away.
Cosby wants to clinch up but Aniouz keeps it at a distance.
Bill Cosby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cosby with a nice cross.
Cosby tries to close the distance and clinch but Aniouz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bill Cosby is winning the standup battle so far.
Aniouz works Cosby's body with a nice hook.
Cosby cracks Aniouz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cosby scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cosby tries to clinch up.
Cosby tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cosby stuffs the takedown attempt from Aniouz. Aniouz gets slowly back to his feet.
Cosby moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Aniouz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bill Cosby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Aniouz.
Aniouz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cosby misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice body kick from Aniouz.
Aniouz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cosby really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cosby slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cosby throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Cosby pushes Aniouz off looking to stand but Aniouz dives back in and keeps control.
Aniouz wants to work for an arm triangle but Cosby is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cosby connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Cosby is defending against the submission attempts here by Aniouz.
Cosby is staying active underneath Aniouz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cosby throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Cosby is looking for a sweep. Aniouz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Cosby showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cosby 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Cosby!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colin Ferraro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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202 lbs
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200 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, Colin Ferraro!
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, Carlos Junior!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Ferraro.
Junior moves into range and connects with a jab.
Junior slips under a jab from Ferraro.
Ferraro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Junior thows a body shot but no joy.
Ferraro scores with a nice body kick.
Junior looks gassed!
Ferraro scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Junior is trying to improve his position.
Ferraro has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Ferraro.
A big head kick from Ferraro and Junior is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Junior is rocked!
It looks like Carlos Junior has been cut.
Ferraro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ferraro working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Junior is still in real trouble! Can Ferraro finish him?
Ferraro with a nice head shot there.
Junior seems to have recovered his senses.
Ferraro gets to his feet - Junior follows without any prompting.
A punch combination from Ferraro misses.
Nice jab there from Ferraro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferraro scores with a kick to the body.
Ferraro throws a head kick but Junior moves out of range.
Ferraro throws a sloppy head kick and Junior moves out of range easily.
Junior has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ferraro.
Ferraro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferraro scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferraro has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Carlos Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferraro closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Junior to the mat! Junior manages to get full guard.
Junior manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ferraro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ferraro is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferraro is looking to improve his position but Junior isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junior misses with a head shot.
Ferraro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ferraro bucks up and throws Junior to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Junior takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Junior pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Junior misses with a jab to the body
and Ferraro counters with a slapping leg kick.
Junior misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ferraro defending well as Junior loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ferraro.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ferraro. Junior shrugs it off though.
Junior throws a body punch but Ferraro moves out of range.
Junior misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferraro tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferraro is looking to land body kicks.
Ferraro avoids the body shot from Junior.
Ferraro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Junior gets caught flat footed, as Ferraro shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Junior is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Junior throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ferraro pushes down on Junior's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ferraro decides to stand up.
Ferraro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Junior swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ferraro counters with a good low kick that Junior was not able to check.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferraro throws a head kick that half lands.
Ferraro darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior trying to control but Ferraro postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Junior manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ferraro stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Left hook, right uppercut from Ferraro.
Ferraro tries a head kick but it misses.
Junior connects with a single shot there.
Junior scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Ferraro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Junior's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ferraro throws a head kick but Junior moves out of range.
Junior misses with a body shot
and Ferraro counters with a nice body kick.
Colin Ferraro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferraro darts in and clinches Junior up against the cage.
Junior tries to break the clinch but Ferraro is controlling the position.
Ferraro breaks from the clinch.
Ferraro drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ferraro's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Junior looking for a sweep. Not yet Junior, not yet.
Ferraro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ferraro gets to his feet. Junior looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Junior throws a jab when Ferraro was well out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferraro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ferraro tries a head kick but it misses.
Junior shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ferraro pinned against the cage. Ferraro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ferraro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferraro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Junior missing with a left hand there. Ferraro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferraro throws a head kick that Junior semi-blocks.
Ferraro cracks Junior with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A head kick misses from Ferraro.
Junior misses with a takedown
and Ferraro counters with a low kick, right behind Junior 's knee.
Ferraro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ferraro!
Junior stuns Ferraro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Junior misses with a straight right.
Ferraro throws a sloppy head kick and Junior moves out of range easily.
Junior lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Ferraro.
Junior throws a combination that misses
and Ferraro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Junior's guard.
Colin Ferraro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ferraro is looking to stand up but Junior won't let him.
Junior wants to sweep here but Ferraro controlling him for the moment.
Junior wants to stand but Ferraro is controlling the position.
Junior 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.
Ferraro slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferraro 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.
Ferraro stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Ferraro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferraro lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Junior just misses with a punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ferraro, right into the meat.
Ferraro is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ferraro.
Ferraro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ferraro!
Ferraro drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ferraro stands and steps away. Junior gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Junior with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ferraro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferraro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ferraro cracks Junior with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Junior misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice sprawl there from Junior as Ferraro shoots in.
Junior is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferraro throws out a leg kick but Junior moves out of range and Ferraro only half commits.
Ferraro fails to land the takedown.
Junior has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ferraro.
Ferraro stuffs the takedown.
Colin Ferraro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Junior.
Junior takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Junior scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ferraro doesn't seem bothered though.
A swing and a miss from Junior.
Ferraro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Junior thows a body shot but no joy.
Ferraro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Junior throws a right and a left that Ferraro avoids nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ferraro.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferraro avoids the body shot from Junior.
Ferraro throws a right hand that Junior ducks under and follows up with a left that Junior also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Ferraro.
Junior connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Ferraro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Junior's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Junior scores with a punch to the head.
Ferraro tries a head kick but it misses.
Junior throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ferraro counters with a good low kick that Junior was not able to check.
Junior missing with a left hand there. Ferraro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Junior fails with a takedown attempt.
Ferraro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Junior.
Ferraro fails with a takedown attempt.
Junior pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferraro is looking to land body kicks.
Ferraro misses with a low kick.
Ferraro is looking to land body kicks.
A combination from Junior does no damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior throws an overhand right that lands on Ferraro's shoulder, as Ferraro tries to avoid the shot.
Junior lands a slapping body shot.
Ferraro lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Junior misses with a wild body shot.
A nice combination there by Ferraro.
Junior looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferraro is just out of range.
Ferraro 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.
Ferraro stands and steps away. Junior gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferraro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Junior throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ferraro counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ferraro.
Junior looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ferraro gets to his feet - Junior follows without any prompting.
A lazy body kick from Junior
and Ferraro counters with a two punch combo.
Ferraro drops his hands momentarily and Junior takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Junior throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferraro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ferraro, right into the meat.
Ferraro misses with a wild combination.
Junior shoots and misses
and Ferraro counters with a takedown into side control.
Junior can't do much from the bottom here.
Ferraro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Junior, who protects the arm well.
Junior is trying to control Ferraro's posture but Ferraro avoids it.
Ferraro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Junior is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ferraro's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior is looking for a sweep. Ferraro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ferraro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Junior is looking to improve his position.
Junior trying to control from the bottom.
Ferraro scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Junior is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Ferraro looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Carlos Junior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ferraro scoring with strikes but Junior is staying in there.
Ferraro working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ferraro with shots to the head and body - Junior looks very uncomfortable down there.
Junior is desperately trying to improve his position but Ferraro has a good base and remains in mount.
Ferraro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ferraro has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Junior's face.
Colin Ferraro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Junior throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ferraro. What's that going to do exactly?
Ferraro pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferraro controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colin Ferraro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ferraro 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:25
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colin Ferraro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jolly Giant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Courageous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Giant comes to the cage accompanied by Megadeth-Trust. Kevin Courageous has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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280 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jolly Giant!
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, Kevin Courageous!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giant takes a swing at Courageous's ribcage but misses.
Giant goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Kevin Courageous has been cut.
Giant throws a wild body kick that Courageous sees coming a mile off.
Giant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice combo by Giant! Oh, that's hurt him - Courageous falls to the canvas and Giant follows him into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Courageous is looking for a sweep.
Courageous throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Giant wants to stand but Courageous has his arm trapped.
I wouldn't like to be where Courageous is right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giant tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Courageous is looking to regain half guard here but Giant keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch combination from Giant misses.
Giant misses with a wild combination.
Giant looks to land a combination but Courageous avoids it well.
Giant throws a right hand that Courageous ducks under and follows up with a left that Courageous also avoids with ease.
Horrible takedown by Courageous or perhaps it was just good defense by Giant which made him look bad.
Giant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Courageous checks the leg kick.
Giant misses with a few strikes there.
Courageous takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giant is looking to land body kicks.
Giant swats away the attempt to clinch by Courageous.
Courageous scores with a takedown into Giant's guard.
Courageous content to stall in guard here.
Giant avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Giant is trying to keep Courageous in close.
Giant trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Courageous advances position into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
I looks like Courageous might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Giant is looking to get back to his feet here but Courageous is keeping cool and he's managed to take Giant's back.
Courageous really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Giant.
Courageous working for a choke but Giant is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Courageous doesn't have the hooks in and Giant manages to turn into his guard.
Courageous managing to control the position.
Giant advances position into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Giant stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jolly Giant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Courageous's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Giant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Courageous shoots in but Giant avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Courageous showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Giant.
Courageous fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Courageous will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jolly Giant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Courageous.
Giant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jolly Giant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Courageous ducks right into an uppercut from Giant.
That has opened up Kevin Courageous's cut even more.
Giant throws a head kick but Courageous moves out of range.
Giant drops Courageous with a nice combination! Giant dives into Courageous's guard, looking to finish!
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!
Courageous is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Giant is looking for a sweep. Courageous is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Courageous is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giant pushes Courageous off and gets back to his feet.
Jolly Giant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Giant misses with a series of wild punches.
Giant misses with a wild combination.
Giant throws a leg kick but Courageous sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jolly Giant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Giant swinging wilding here.
Giant throws a series of punches but Courageous moves out of range.
Giant could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Courageous shoots for a double leg takedown but Giant sprawls well. He's pushed Courageous's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Courageous dodges the punch combination from Giant.
Giant misses with a series of wild punches.
Giant throws a series of punches but Courageous avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
No joy there for Giant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Giant fails to land with a series of punches.
Courageous takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Courageous shoots in and drives through. Giant sprawls well.
A leg kick checked by Courageous.
Giant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Giant throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The cut above Kevin Courageous's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice sprawl there from Giant as Courageous shoots in.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Giant!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kevin Courageous's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jolly Giant!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Tolstoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fatty McJitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tolstoy comes to the cage accompanied by Prong - Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Tolstoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fatty McJitsu!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McJitsu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McJitsu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tolstoy's guard.
Tolstoy throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Tolstoy 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.
McJitsu wants to pass the guard but Tolstoy is keeping the position.
Tolstoy looking to hit a scissor sweep but McJitsu is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tolstoy is on top in guard.
McJitsu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tolstoy manages to get himself to full guard.
McJitsu wants to control from the top but Tolstoy keeps moving.
Tolstoy keeping full guard, as McJitsu tries to pass.
McJitsu preventing the sweep.
McJitsu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolstoy looking to hit a scissor sweep but McJitsu is one step ahead there.
McJitsu passes into half guard.
McJitsu trying to pass the guard but Tolstoy defending well.
Tolstoy is trying to maintain the position but McJitsu is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tolstoy misses with a low kick.
McJitsu tries for a takedown but Tolstoy circles away easily
and Tolstoy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Fatty McJitsu has been cut.
Tolstoy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tolstoy lands in his opponent's guard.
McJitsu looks gassed!
Tolstoy wants to get up but he can't break McJitsu's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolstoy advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tolstoy working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tolstoy landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
McJitsu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tolstoy off and has taken his back!
McJitsu doesn't have the hooks in and Tolstoy manages to turn into his guard.
Tolstoy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tolstoy landing some decent shots from guard.
Tolstoy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tolstoy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McJitsu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tolstoy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tolstoy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tolstoy passes McJitsu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McJitsu has hold of Tolstoy's hands but Tolstoy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolstoy 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.
McJitsu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tolstoy is working away from the top position though.
Tolstoy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McJitsu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tolstoy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McJitsu!
Tolstoy cracks McJitsu with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tolstoy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That has opened up Fatty McJitsu's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BOOM! Tolstoy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fatty McJitsu's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fatty McJitsu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Andre Tolstoy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beat Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franklin comes to the cage accompanied by Mudvayne - Not Falling. Brown is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Coal Chamber--Loco. Beat Brown has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with George Franklin's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Beat Brown!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well.
Franklin tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Franklin blocks a head kick by Brown.
Nice takedown defense from Brown. No joy for Franklin on that attempt.
Brown stuffs the takedown.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Franklin moves away.
Brown blocks a jab.
Franklin lands with a nice combination. Brown backs away looking to recover.
Franklin shoots in but Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Brown steps into range and cracks Franklin with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Franklin flops backwards and Brown dives into his guard looking to finish!
Franklin is rocked!
It looks like George Franklin has been cut.
Franklin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown gets to his feet. Franklin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Franklin. Franklin gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown scores with a nice strike.
Franklin has a takedown stuffed.
Franklin is breathing heavily.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Horrible takedown by Franklin or perhaps it was just good defense by Brown which made him look bad.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Brown drops Franklin with a straight right hand, right on the button! Brown follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beat Brown!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Renato Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Celvin Saddleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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175 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renato Alves!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Celvin Saddleman!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves throws a hook but Saddleman blocks it.
Saddleman throws a jab but it's blocked by Alves.
Alves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Alves - that will leave a mark!
Saddleman throws a lazy right hand but Alves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Celvin Saddleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alves keeps the fight on the outside.
Alves thows a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Saddleman misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saddleman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alves momentarily.
Alves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saddleman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alves paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saddleman.
Alves is looking to clinch but Saddleman is avoiding it.
Saddleman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alves is out of range and Saddleman settles back down.
Celvin Saddleman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Saddleman!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saddleman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Saddleman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saddleman closes the distance but Alves moves to the side
and Alves counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saddleman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alves counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Alves looking to pass the guard.
Saddleman is controlling Alves's posture.
Saddleman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Saddleman keeping full guard, as Alves tries to pass.
Alves passes Saddleman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alves seems to be looking for submissions.
Alves is breathing heavily.
Alves 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Saddleman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Saddleman is looking for a sweep. Alves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alves looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Alves is looking for a kimura here.
Alves working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Saddleman's thigh. Saddleman counters though and makes it back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves postures up.
Alves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saddleman is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Renato Alves will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Saddleman throws a looping overhand right but Alves ducks down to avoid it.
Saddleman avoids the body shot from Alves.
Alves throws a head kick that half lands.
Saddleman loads up on a big right hand but Alves slips the punch.
Saddleman lands a two punch combo.
Saddleman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saddleman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saddleman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Alves circles away from the clinch attempt
and Alves counters with a nice uppercut.
Saddleman lands a jab-cross combination.
Saddleman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alves just misses with a punch to the body.
Saddleman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Alves misses.
Saddleman throws a nice looking combination but Alves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alves scores with the left hand. Saddleman knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Celvin Saddleman has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saddleman tries to land a leg kick but Alves saw it coming and moves away.
Alves fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Saddleman throws a push kick but Alves slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saddleman tries to clinch but Alves moves away
enabling Alves to counter with a crisp jab.
Saddleman misses with a looping right.
Saddleman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saddleman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alves manages to avoid it.
Saddleman clinches up against the cage.
Alves unloads a knee to the mid-section. Saddleman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Alves trying to stall but Saddleman improves his position.
Saddleman can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saddleman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alves misses with a punch to the body.
Alves looking for a takedown.
Alves tries a body shot but Saddleman blocks it.
Saddleman gets underhooks to prevent Alves's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saddleman keeps control of Alves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Saddleman wants to get back to striking at distance but Alves won't allow it.
Alves keeps control of Saddleman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alves can't find room to land a body shot as Saddleman controls the action.
Alves throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saddleman blocks it with crossed arms.
Alves fails to pull guard.
Alves wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alves dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Alves prevents Saddleman from breaking the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alves misses with a knee to the head.
Alves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saddleman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Celvin Saddleman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Celvin Saddleman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Alves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saddleman moves in looking to clinch but Alves pushes him off.
Saddleman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Alves counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Saddleman thinking.
Alves swings for the body but Saddleman moves out of range.
Celvin Saddleman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves avoids the head kick by Saddleman.
Saddleman moves in looking to clinch but Alves pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Alves does no damage.
Alves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saddleman.
A slow jab from Saddleman misses its intended target.
Saddleman tries to clinch up
and Alves counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alves swings away with a body shot that misses
and Saddleman counters with a nice uppercut.
Alves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saddleman.
Alves slips a jab and a cross from Saddleman.
Saddleman misses with a two punch combination.
Alves throws a sloppy body shot
and Saddleman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alves with a poor takedown
and Saddleman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alves looks to score with a jab to the body but Saddleman is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saddleman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alves counters by clinching up.
Alves wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saddleman can't break the clinch.
Alves misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saddleman.
Alves pulls Saddleman into guard.
Alves wants to sweep but no luck.
Saddleman looking to sit in guard and control but Alves gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Saddleman throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saddleman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saddleman wants to sweep here but Alves controlling him for the moment.
Alves looking to pass the guard.
Alves has gone for a leg lock! Saddleman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Alves's guard.
Saddleman trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
Saddleman gets to his feet - Alves follows without any prompting.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saddleman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Celvin Saddleman just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Celvin Saddleman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Saddleman misses with a combination
and Alves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Celvin Saddleman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saddleman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alves counters with a left to the body.
Saddleman wants to slow Alves down by chopping away at his legs.
Alves throws a hook to the side of Saddleman's head but Saddleman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves tries to clinch up but Saddleman circles away and keeps his distance.
Saddleman throws an overhand right that lands on Alves's shoulder, as Alves tries to avoid the shot.
Saddleman misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saddleman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alves paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saddleman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Saddleman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Saddleman misses with a hook. Alves ducked under it nicely.
A punch combination from Saddleman misses.
Alves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saddleman.
Alves avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saddleman wants to clinch
letting Alves counter with a right hand.
Saddleman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alves makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saddleman is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A combination from Saddleman does no damage.
Saddleman misses with a combination
and Alves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saddleman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saddleman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Saddleman misses with a combination
and Alves counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Alves works his way into side control.
Alves working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Saddleman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alves tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Saddleman tries to improve position but can't.
Saddleman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves is looking to pass Saddleman's guard but actually Saddleman recovers to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saddleman is on top in guard.
Alves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Saddleman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Alves had his way with Celvin Saddleman in that round.
The cut man is working on Celvin Saddleman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Saddleman throws a combination. Alves tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Saddleman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saddleman misses with a combination
and Alves counters with a nice double leg into side control. Saddleman won't be happy with that.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Alves working away.
Alves working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saddleman regains half guard.
Saddleman wants to get back to his feet.
Saddleman is trying to maintain the position but Alves is very close to passing his half guard.
Saddleman gets full guard.
Alves wants to pass the guard but Saddleman is keeping the position.
Saddleman wants to stand and escape but Alves is having none of it.
Alves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Alves landing with the ground and pound.
Alves has gone for a leg lock! Saddleman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Alves's guard.
Renato Alves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alves looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Saddleman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Alves is looking for a sweep. Saddleman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saddleman trying to pass the guard but Alves defending well.
Saddleman winds up and cracks Alves with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Alves is looking to improve his position.
Alves taking some punishment here, with Saddleman in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saddleman wants to control but Alves is keeping him busy.
Alves tries to roll over but Saddleman keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Saddleman darts in trying to clinch
enabling Alves to counter with a crisp jab.
Saddleman lands with an overhand left.
Alves pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice defenses there by Alves.
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.
Alves blocks a head kick by Saddleman.
Saddleman tries to clinch
and Alves counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Saddleman.
Saddleman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Saddleman.
Saddleman misses with a double jab
and Alves counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Renato Alves showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alves has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 48:48
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 48:47
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Renato Alves!
Renato Alves retains his welterweight title!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ring Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Jurgen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dong's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pantera-Walk. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ring Dong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Jurgen!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jurgen 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.
Dong looking for a guillotine here but Jurgen defends easily.
Jurgen won't allow Dong to sweep him here.
Dong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jurgen connects with a couple of short punches.
Jurgen throws a big right hand that misses.
Jurgen looking to pass the guard.
Dong looking for a guillotine here but Jurgen defends easily.
Dong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jurgen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jurgen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jurgen throwing strikes from guard but Dong blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Jurgen from controlling successfully.
Dong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jurgen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jurgen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jurgen is working Dong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dong has momentary wrist control but Jurgen slips an elbow through the middle.
Jurgen drops back looking for a leg! Dong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dong manages to kick Jurgen off! Jurgen jumps back into Dong's guard.
Jurgen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dong throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jurgen uses it to pass to side control.
Dong is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong tries to buck Jurgen off but Jurgen is having none of it.
Jurgen trying to control the action but Dong is working from the bottom.
Dong misses with a strike from the bottom.
Dong manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jurgen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dong!
Jurgen working Dong over with strikes here.
Dong can't escape the position.
Jurgen blocks Dong's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jurgen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dong can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurgen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jurgen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dong can't escape the position.
Jurgen looking to control but Dong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dong is in a horrible position here. Jurgen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jurgen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dong can't escape the position.
Dong is squirming around, avoiding Jurgen's attempts to control the action.
Dong is trying desperately to improve position.
Jurgen lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jurgen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dong manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jurgen lands some shots froms side control.
Jurgen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jurgen cracks Dong with a big right hand but Dong just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dong is rocked!
Dong is trying to work for a sweep but Jurgen has mounted him!
Oh Dong is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jurgen postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Dong in real trouble here! The ref calls for Dong to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Jurgen!
Paul Jurgen is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Master Blaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emilo Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaster comes to the cage accompanied by Limp Bizkit-Break Stuff. Chavez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Slipknot---Psychosocial. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Master Blaster!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emilo Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Chavez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blaster is just riding it out for now. Chavez eventually gives up the hold.
Chavez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blaster with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chavez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chavez thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Blaster to regain full guard.
Blaster working a defensive guard here.
Blaster controlling the position.
Blaster is looking to stand up but Chavez isn't so interested in that idea.
Chavez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blaster manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chavez has Blaster in his guard.
Blaster would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaster decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nice takedown defense from Chavez. No joy for Blaster on that attempt.
Chavez misses with the combination.
Emilo Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaster manages to avoid it.
Chavez tries to clinch up.
A jab from Chavez misses.
Blaster changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chavez tries to avoid it but Blaster manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chavez to the ground. Chavez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chavez connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Blaster! He's out on his feet! Chavez rushes in and drops Blaster with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Emilo Chavez!
Emilo Chavez is the new light heavyweight champion!
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