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FFB 42: Muerte vs. Okusaka PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ross Clifton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Bakunin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Igor Bakunin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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290 lbs
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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, Ross Clifton!
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, Igor Bakunin!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clifton gets caught flat footed, as Bakunin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bakunin postures up and lands a big shot to Clifton's brow.
Bakunin wants to control from the top but Clifton keeps moving.
Bakunin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bakunin stops Clifton from standing up.
Bakunin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bakunin cracks Clifton with a solid left hand.
Clifton wants to stand but Bakunin is controlling the position.
Clifton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bakunin on the ground.
Bakunin trying to control but Clifton is working from the bottom.
Bakunin distracts Clifton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Clifton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Clifton tries to get out of the position.
Bakunin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bakunin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bakunin working some strikes from top position.
Clifton wants to stand but Bakunin is controlling the position.
Clifton is breathing heavily.
Bakunin trying to control the position from guard on top but Clifton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakunin works over Clifton with some ground and pound from guard.
Bakunin looking to pass the guard.
Clifton wants to get back to his feet but Bakunin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bakunin scores a takedown into full mount!
Bakunin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Clifton is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bakunin with good strikes from the mount here!
Oh Clifton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bakunin landing punches.
Bakunin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Clifton is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Bakunin breaks from Clifton's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bakunin is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakunin lands a big shot there that rocks Clifton but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bakunin has control of Clifton's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Clifton regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bakunin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bakunin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Clifton hang on?
Clifton seems to have got his legs back now.
Bakunin breaks from Clifton's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bakunin lands a nice shot to the head.
Bakunin with good strikes from the mount here!
Bakunin lands a nice shot to the head.
Bakunin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bakunin lands a big shot there that rocks Clifton but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Clifton is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bakunin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Clifton has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bakunin raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakunin cracks Clifton with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bakunin won't let Clifton get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Bakunin cracks Clifton 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, Bakunin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bakunin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bakunin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bakunin lands a heavy elbow.
Bakunin with shots to the head and body - Clifton looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bakunin with shots to the head and body - Clifton looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bakunin has hold of Clifton's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Clifton manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bakunin lands a heavy elbow.
Bakunin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakunin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Clifton is looking to escape.
Bakunin lands with some strikes.
Bakunin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Clifton's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Clifton trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Bakunin landing shots from mount.
Bakunin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Clifton?
Bakunin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Clifton really wants to buck Bakunin off and get back to his feet.
Bakunin controlling his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clifton is squirming around, avoiding Bakunin's attempts to control the action.
Bakunin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Clifton?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Bakunin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bakunin 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.
Bakunin won't allow Clifton to get back to his feet.
Bakunin stands up over Clifton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bakunin is standing up over Clifton. Clifton looks to escape but Bakunin dives into side control.
Bakunin trying to control the action but Clifton is working from the bottom.
Clifton wants to get back to his feet but Bakunin drags him back down.
Bakunin trying to control the position but Clifton is working away.
Bakunin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Clifton will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bakunin lands a nice forearm strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bakunin landing strikes.
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.
Bakunin is putting a hurting on Clifton here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clifton is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bakunin has hold of Clifton's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Clifton tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Bakunin cranks the arm and Clifton screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Clifton, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Igor Bakunin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Parsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haas Pratt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Parsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Haas Pratt!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parsley misses with a takedown attempt - Pratt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Parsley wants to clinch.
Parsley fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Parsley pulls guard effortlessly.
Pratt chips away with some ground and pound.
Parsley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pratt is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pratt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pratt passes Parsley's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pratt is looking for a kimura but Parsley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pratt to get the leverage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pratt lands a nice short elbow.
Pratt prevents Parsley from improving his position.
Parsley regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pratt with a nice head shot there.
Pratt drops back looking for a leg! Parsley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Parsley manages to kick Pratt off! Pratt jumps back into Parsley's guard.
Parsley has his foot on Pratt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pratt works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pratt wants to control from the top but Parsley keeps moving.
Pratt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Parsley can't keep his opponent in guard - Pratt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pratt is pressing down on Parsley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Parsley is holding on for now.
Pratt drops an elbow to the side of Parsley's head.
Pratt is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Pratt is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Parsley can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Parsley is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parsley can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Pratt.
Pratt with good strikes from the mount here!
Parsley is bucking up trying to escape but Pratt cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Parsley taking shots to the head.
Pratt landing punches.
Parsley is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pratt loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Parsley scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Pratt land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Pratt stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haas Pratt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lou Fertit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Rocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fertit's entrance music is Chop Suey. A fine choice. Rocha has chosen Refuse/Resist by Sepultura as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lou Fertit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Rocha!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fertit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rocha throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rocha gets caught flat footed, as Fertit shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fertit thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fertit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rocha's guard.
Fertit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rocha looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fertit 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.
Fertit stops Rocha from getting back to his feet.
Rocha misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Fertit is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rocha is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha regains half guard.
Rocha wants to get back to his feet.
Fertit is working for a submission of some sort.
Rocha is trying to stand.
Rocha wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rocha is defending against the submission attempts here by Fertit.
Fertit is breathing heavily.
Rocha is trying to stand up here but Fertit is controlling him well.
Fertit is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Rocha has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rocha scores with a head kick.
Fertit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fertit closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rocha to the mat! Rocha manages to get full guard.
Fertit drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fertit jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rocha is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fertit advances position into side control!
Rocha sneaks out the side door and pushes Fertit away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Rocha's corner calls for a 1-2. Rocha obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fertit shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rocha as he jumps to the side.
Rocha looks to throw the jab but Fertit is out of range.
Rocha throws a front kick that sends Fertit stumbling back into the cage.
Rocha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rocha gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fertit fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fertit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rocha catches Fertit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rocha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fertit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice combination there by Rocha.
Fertit shoots in for a takedown but Rocha shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Fertit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocha moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rocha lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rocha slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fertit fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rocha lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fertit gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rocha is pushing down on Fertit's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fertit is fighting to maintain full guard but Rocha has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rocha throwing shots but Fertit is blocking nicely.
Rocha stands up from half guard.
Rocha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fertit shoots for a takedown but Rocha saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocha explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rocha lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fertit takes one to the chin there.
Fertit misses with a takedown attempt
and Rocha counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Rocha.
Rocha gets the takedown into side control.
Rocha stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rocha clinches up with Fertit and pushes him back against the cage.
Rocha tries to break the clinch but Fertit is controlling the position.
Fertit has Rocha pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Fertit pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rocha tumbling to the mat - Fertit dives into Rocha's guard.
Rocha wants to sweep here but Fertit controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fertit prevents Rocha from getting back to his feet.
Fertit drops back looking for a leg! Rocha is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rocha manages to kick Fertit off! Fertit jumps back into Rocha's guard.
Rocha manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Rocha dominated that round.
That's time! Fertit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fertit misses with a takedown
and Rocha counters with a good, hard body kick but Fertit shrugs it off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rocha.
Rocha darts in and clinches Fertit up against the cage.
Rocha breaks the clinch.
Fertit scores a takedown into full mount!
Rocha is trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fertit looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rocha trying desperately to get to his feet.
Rocha can't escape the position.
Fertit working for a guillotine from mount but Rocha is in no mood to give up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rocha trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha is looking to improve his position but Fertit isn't that keen on the idea.
Fertit working for a guillotine from mount but Rocha is in no mood to give up.
Rocha bucks up and throws Fertit to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Fertit fails with the takedown
and Rocha finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rocha thuds his shin into the meat of Fertit's side.
Rocha with a nice cross.
Fertit shoots for a takedown but Rocha saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Fertit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fertit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fertit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fertit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rocha to score with a decent uppercut.
Fertit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fertit gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fertit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fertit is looking for a triangle but Rocha pushes his legs off easily.
Fertit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rocha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rocha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rocha decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rocha throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fertit tries for a takedown but Rocha circles away easily
and Rocha counters with an inside leg kick.
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!
Crunch! Rocha slams his shin into Fertit's torso.
Rocha clinches up against the cage.
Fertit goes for a takedown attempt but Rocha pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fertit walks into a stiff left hand from Rocha.
Rocha lands a glancing blow to the side of Fertit's head.
Fertit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rocha as he avoids it easily.
Rocha displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Rocha there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rocha stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fertit sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A lazy left from Rocha finds it's target.
Rocha with a hook.
Rocha lands a two punch combo.
Rocha lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fertit gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rocha counters with an inside leg kick.
Fertit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fertit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rocha lands a nice shot that snaps Fertit's head back.
Rocha has managed to clinch.
Rocha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fertit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fertit doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rocha counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fertit thinking.
Fertit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rocha moves into the clinch.
Rocha breaks from the clinch.
Rocha drives through and clinches with Fertit against the cage.
Rocha gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fertit manages to get to full guard.
Fertit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocha preventing the sweep.
Rocha is in close to Fertit's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rocha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fertit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rocha avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fertit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rocha avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fertit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rocha advances position into side control!
Rocha throws a strike aimed at the side of Fertit's head but Fertit avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Rocha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Rocha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fertit's sensitive parts.
Fertit misses with a takedown
and Rocha counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rocha scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rocha fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fertit, pushing him back against the cage.
Rocha with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fertit has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rocha avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rocha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fertit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rocha.
Rocha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rocha clinches up against the cage.
Rocha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rocha clinches up against the cage.
Rocha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lou Fertit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab lands there for Rocha.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rocha smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fertit looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rocha is fending him off so far but Fertit persists. Nope, Rocha circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Fertit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocha moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice body punch from Rocha.
Fertit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rocha clinches with his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rocha manages to break the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rocha.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fertit on the side of the head.
Fertit shoots in but Rocha avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rocha connects with a solid leg kick.
Fertit takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice shot lands for Rocha.
Rocha lands with a nice combination. Fertit backs away looking to recover.
Fertit on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rocha throws a leg kick which misses Fertit's front leg but catches the back leg as Fertit tries to avoid it.
Fertit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rocha pinned against the cage. Rocha gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rocha keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rocha lands a head kick. Fertit smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fertit with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rocha moves into the clinch.
Rocha manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Rocha.
Fertit is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rocha.
Fertit on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fertit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rocha's corner calls for a 1-2. Rocha obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Rocha there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fertit dodges the punch combination from Rocha.
Fertit has his takedown stuffed
enabling Rocha to counter with a crisp jab.
Antonio Rocha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rocha moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rocha scores with a jab to the body.
Fertit dodges the punch combination from Rocha.
Fertit misses with a takedown attempt
and Rocha counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fertit's knee momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rocha.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rocha crunches a lovely knee into Fertit's ribcage.
Rocha breaks from the clinch.
Fertit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rocha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rocha has closed the distance and engaged Fertit in a clinch.
Fertit looking for a takedown.
Fertit is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rocha gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rocha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rocha closes the distance and clinches.
Fertit tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocha manages to break the clinch.
Rocha lands a nice hook to Fertit's body. Fertit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fertit will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rocha throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rocha throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fertit sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rocha throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fertit feints and as Rocha raises his hands in defense, Fertit changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rocha wants to stand up but Fertit is controlling him.
Fertit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rocha wriggles free and stands up.
No luck for Fertit with that takedown attempt.
Rocha lands with an overhand left.
Lou Fertit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fertit fails with the takedown
and Rocha counters by clinching up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocha landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rocha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fertit shoots in and drives through. Rocha sprawls well.
Fertit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rocha as he avoids it easily.
Rocha scores with a body shot.
Fertit throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rocha's waist but Rocha gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fertit off to one side.
Rocha clinches with his opponent.
Fertit is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rocha gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fertit is working for takedown but Rocha is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rocha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fertit shoots in but Rocha avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rocha clinches up with Fertit and pushes him back against the cage.
Rocha manages to break the clinch.
A solid body kick from Rocha.
Rocha lands with a nice body punch.
Horrible takedown by Fertit or perhaps it was just good defense by Rocha which made him look bad.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fertit with a poor takedown
and Rocha counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fertit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rocha plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rocha staying out of range there.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rocha.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Rocha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rocha winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Rocha!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Littoris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimi Olktori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chuck Littoris!
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, Jimi Olktori!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Olktori lands but Littoris takes it in his stride.
Littoris 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.
Littoris might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Olktori preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Littoris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Littoris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Olktori is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Littoris trying to control the position from guard on top but Olktori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Littoris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Olktori is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Littoris drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Littoris jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Littoris trying to control the position from guard on top but Olktori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Olktori is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Olktori drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Littoris bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Olktori's guard.
Littoris passes Olktori's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Littoris landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Littoris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Olktori does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Littoris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Olktori really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Littoris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Littoris seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Littoris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Olktori defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olktori wants to get back to full guard.
Littoris seems to be looking for submissions.
Littoris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Littoris is breathing heavily.
Littoris trying to mount his opponent but Olktori defends it.
Littoris 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.
Littoris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Olktori is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Littoris 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Littoris is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Littoris is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Olktori is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chuck Littoris!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rudell Crim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dancing Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rudell Crim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dancing Bear!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bear gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bear avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crim keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bear's head.
Crim 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.
Crim controlling from the top position.
Crim scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bear looking to control but Crim passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crim working the head and body with strikes.
Crim lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bear has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crim is working away from the top position though.
Bear is trying to control Crim's posture. Crim takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Bear! Crim is rotating here... this could be the end... Bear is out! Crim has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rudell Crim!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Randy Lahey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jonathan oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). jonathan oliveira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Randy Lahey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, jonathan oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
oliveira tries to clinch but Lahey moves out of range.
oliveira misses with the combination.
Lahey moves out of range of the body kick from oliveira.
Lahey circles away from the clinch attempt.
oliveira tries to clinch up.
oliveira misses with the combination.
Lahey shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in oliveira's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
oliveira throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lahey trying to control but oliveira is working from the bottom.
Lahey won't allow oliveira to sweep him here.
oliveira managing to control the position.
oliveira working for submissions but it's allowed Lahey to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
oliveira tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lahey has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Lahey content just to control the position here.
Lahey unloading with bombs!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lahey prevents oliveira from getting the reversal.
Lahey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
oliveira is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Lahey has taken his back!
oliveira trying to control the action but Lahey just sinks the hooks in.
Lahey controlling well, preventing oliveira from escaping the position.
oliveira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
oliveira wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lahey biding his time, controlling oliveira.
oliveira is trying to get back to his feet but Lahey has full control of the position and if anything, oliveira has just worked his way into a worse spot.
oliveira looks gassed!
oliveira covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Lahey is landing with strikes from the back.
A lull in the action here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
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.
Lahey has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for oliveira! Can he survive? No! He's out! Lahey gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Randy Lahey!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lewis Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Gorden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franklin comes to the cage accompanied by Linkin Park-New Divide. Lewis Franklin had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 136.6lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lewis Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ben Gorden!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin throws a right hand that Gorden ducks under and follows up with a left that Gorden also avoids with ease.
Gorden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Franklin.
Gorden closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gorden lands in his opponent's guard.
Franklin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gorden passes Franklin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gorden moves into full mount! Franklin won't be happy about that!
Gorden raining down shots from the mount!
Franklin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gorden is landing with some decent strikes but Franklin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Franklin is looking to improve his position but Gorden isn't that keen on the idea.
Gorden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franklin is looking to improve his position but Gorden isn't that keen on the idea.
Franklin has given up his back.
Gorden is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Franklin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Franklin is breathing heavily.
Gorden struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gorden controlling well, preventing Franklin from escaping the position.
Gorden working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Franklin is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Gorden has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Franklin taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ben Gorden!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sage Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dameon Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida has chosen Brazilian Death as his entrance music. Sage Jackson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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140 lbs
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144 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sage Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dameon Machida!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a leg kick but Machida sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Machida lands with a thumping leg kick.
Machida is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machida.
Machida lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Machida jabs at Jackson's body.
Jackson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Machida.
Machida ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jackson is rocked!
The fighters circling - Machida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machida lands with a right and another and another! Jackson is in big trouble! Machida lands again and this time it's lights out for Jackson! A quality knockout there for Machida.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dameon Machida!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Fitzwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Izzy Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richard Fitzwell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Izzy Davis!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fitzwell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fitzwell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Davis tries to keep at a distance but Fitzwell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fitzwell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Davis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Davis pulls guard.
Davis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fitzwell is one step ahead there.
Fitzwell wants to stand but Davis is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis has Fitzwell pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzwell works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Davis is trying to get back to full guard.
Davis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Davis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Davis 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.
Davis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fitzwell is looking to stand up but Davis won't let him.
Fitzwell gets to his feet - Davis follows without any prompting.
Davis tries to clinch up but Fitzwell circles away and keeps his distance.
Fitzwell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Izzy Davis has been cut.
Fitzwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzwell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Davis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Davis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fitzwell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis fails with the takedown.
Fitzwell keeps the fight on the outside.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fitzwell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Davis's head backwards.
Davis is rocked!
Davis circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Fitzwell. Davis falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Fitzwell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richard Fitzwell!
Richard Fitzwell retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Muerte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Okusaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Richard Okusaka enters the cage!
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289 lbs
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Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Muerte!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richard Okusaka!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muerte moves in looking to clinch but Okusaka pushes him off.
Okusaka gets the takedown into side control.
Muerte is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Okusaka's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Muerte tries to get to full guard but Okusaka has control of the leg.
Okusaka controlling the action here.
Muerte moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Muerte had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Okusaka is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Muerte Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Okusaka's back instead.
Muerte working for a choke but Okusaka is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muerte is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Okusaka won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Muerte off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thiago Muerte!
Thiago Muerte retains his super heavyweight title!
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