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FFB 45: Morgan vs. Shurk PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marco Chaves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory Groves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cory Groves will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marco Chaves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cory Groves!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Groves throws a good cross that connects.
Groves fails to land with a series of punches.
Groves is looking to clinch but Chaves is avoiding it.
Groves avoids the head kick by Chaves.
Groves gets caught flat footed, as Chaves shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chaves trying to control but Groves is working from the bottom.
Groves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Groves throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Groves keeping moving, preventing Chaves from controlling successfully.
Groves is striking but Chaves is not phased and passes to half guard.
Groves gets full guard.
Chaves showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Groves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaves postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Groves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chaves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chaves preventing the sweep.
Chaves thows a big elbow that misses.
Chaves keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Groves's head.
Chaves wants to control from the top but Groves keeps moving.
Chaves stopping the sweep attempt from Groves.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Groves throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Groves throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Chaves throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Groves swinging wilding here.
Chaves shoots in and bounces Groves off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Groves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chaves 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.
Chaves passes Groves's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chaves stands up and beckons Groves to join him on the feet.
Chaves is breathing heavily.
Chaves tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Groves swivels and escapes.
Groves wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chaves slips a jab and a cross from Groves.
Groves fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chaves sprawls well initially but Groves persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groves tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chaves knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Groves is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Groves seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Groves uses his free foot to push down on Chaves's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chaves.
A nice elbow there by Groves.
Chaves is looking to improve his position but Groves isn't that keen on the idea.
Groves landing strikes from the mount.
Groves landing strikes from the mount and Chaves is in trouble!
Chaves might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Groves lands a big elbow.
Groves lands a heavy elbow.
Groves looking to finish Chaves with some ground and pound. This is bad for Chaves!
Groves is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Chaves is surviving well by controlling Groves's body position as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaves keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chaves is bucking up trying to escape but Groves cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Groves is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Chaves is surviving well by controlling Groves's body position as best he can.
Chaves is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Groves cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cory Groves will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Groves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marco Chaves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Groves looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Groves throws a leg kick but Chaves sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Groves misses with a takedown
and Chaves counters with a single leg into guard. Groves didn't expect that.
Groves wants to sweep but no luck.
Chaves lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Groves wants to sweep here but Chaves controlling him for the moment.
Chaves trying to control but Groves is working from the bottom.
Chaves with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chaves stopping the sweep attempt from Groves.
Groves is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Chaves has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Groves.
Groves lands with a nice combination. Chaves backs away looking to recover.
Groves lands a head kick!
Groves doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chaves counters with a nice double leg into side control. Groves won't be happy with that.
Groves tries to buck Chaves off but Chaves is having none of it.
Chaves trying to control the action but Groves is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Groves is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chaves is looking for a kimura here.
Chaves wants to get back to his feet.
Groves punching from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Groves manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Groves punching from the bottom - just letting Chaves know he's still in a fight.
Groves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chaves manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaves has momentary wrist control but Groves slips an elbow through the middle.
Groves advances to half guard.
Chaves tries to kick Groves off but Groves keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chaves is in trouble now - Groves has advanced to mount!
Groves unloading with bombs!
Chaves really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Groves landing punches.
Chaves can't escape the position.
Groves lands with some strikes.
Chaves really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groves lands a heavy elbow.
Groves scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Chaves?
Chaves takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Chaves throwing hammer fists to the chest of Groves. What's that going to do exactly?
Marco Chaves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chaves is working to get back to half guard.
Groves looking for a guillotine from mount but Chaves is having none of it.
Groves goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Chaves turns into him and now he's in Groves's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Chaves dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Groves misses with a takedown
and Chaves counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chaves.
Groves looking for a guillotine here but Chaves defends easily.
Groves trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Chaves drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chaves jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Groves lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Chaves!
Groves putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Chaves is looking to improve his position but Groves isn't that keen on the idea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Groves.
Chaves tries to reverse the position but Groves maintains control.
Groves lands a nice shot to the head.
Groves breaks from Chaves's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Groves scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Chaves?
Chaves is working to get back to half guard.
Groves lands a heavy elbow.
Chaves is looking to improve his position but Groves isn't that keen on the idea.
Chaves taking shots to the head.
Groves pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chaves is in all sorts of trouble here.
Groves landing strikes from the mount.
Groves landing strikes from the mount.
Chaves in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Chaves gets back to half guard.
Groves wants to free his trapped foot but Chaves is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chaves is refusing to be controlled, as Groves sits in half guard.
Groves throwing shots but Chaves is blocking nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Groves connects with a nice short shot to Chaves's temple.
Groves with the ground and pound but Chaves uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Chaves has momentary wrist control but Groves slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Groves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Groves has Chaves up against the cage in a clinch.
Chaves has clasped his hands together around Groves's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Groves tries to improve position but can't.
Chaves working the head with strikes.
Groves manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chaves's best efforts.
Groves gets back to full guard.
Groves keeping moving, preventing Chaves from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groves wants to stand but Chaves is controlling the position.
Groves thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Groves looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Chaves has picked Groves up and slammed him! Groves can't keep hold of the triangle and Chaves manages to pass to side control!
Groves tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Groves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Groves manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chaves trying to control the action but Groves is working from the bottom.
Groves throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Chaves showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chaves 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Chaves!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maxwell Smart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gegard Zaromskis (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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Great elbows
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maxwell Smart!
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, Gegard Zaromskis!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaromskis slips a jab and a cross from Smart.
Maxwell Smart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaromskis stuffs the takedown attempt from Smart. Smart gets slowly back to his feet.
Smart shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zaromskis pinned against the cage. Zaromskis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smart throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zaromskis's waist but Zaromskis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smart off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxwell Smart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaromskis misses with a head kick.
Smart shoots in for a takedown but Zaromskis shows good takedown defense.
Smart slips a jab and a cross from Zaromskis.
Smart moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaromskis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smart fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Zaromskis as Smart shoots in.
Zaromskis lands with a right hand.
It looks like Maxwell Smart has been cut.
Zaromskis lands a brutal uppercut that launches Smart off his feet! Smart tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gegard Zaromskis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Derek Whitaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and gracie barra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whitaker kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Korn - Freak on a leash. barra has chosen rock with you as his entrance music. Derek Whitaker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Derek Whitaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, gracie barra!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitaker shoots in and drives through. barra sprawls well.
Excellent takedown into side control there by barra.
barra working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
barra is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Whitaker is trying to escape and barra transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Whitaker is forced to tap! Nice work there by barra! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). gracie barra!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between EJ Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ariel Levin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, EJ Junior!
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, Ariel Levin!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Levin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Junior misses with a double jab.
Levin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Levin connects with a high kick.
Levin swats away the attempt to clinch by Junior.
Junior misses with a straight left.
Levin 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.
Levin advances to half guard.
Junior is defending against the submission attempts here by Levin.
Junior is looking for a sweep. Levin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Junior actively working from the bottom here.
Levin is looking to advance position but Junior won't allow it.
Junior blocking the ground and pound attempt from Levin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Junior is looking for a sweep. Levin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Levin wants to free his trapped foot but Junior is holding on for dear life with his legs.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Junior scores with the left hand. Levin knows he should have avoided that one.
Junior tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Levin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Levin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Junior.
Levin lands a head kick!
Levin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Junior lands a two punch combo.
Levin dodges the punch combination from Junior.
Junior bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior takes a swing at Levin's ribcage but misses.
Junior fails to land with a series of punches.
Levin tries a head kick but it misses.
Junior lands with an uppercut that bounces Levin off the cage and back into rage.
Junior wants to clinch up but Levin keeps it at a distance.
Levin misses with a head kick.
EJ Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Junior lands a jab-cross combination.
Junior blocks a head kick by Levin.
Levin lands with a kick to the temple. Junior shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Junior connects with the punch.
Levin keeps the fight on the outside.
Junior throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Levin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Levin lands a head kick. Junior smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Levin.
Levin throws a sloppy head kick and Junior moves out of range easily.
Levin looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Junior throws a right and a left that both miss.
Levin tries a head kick but it misses.
Levin throws a sloppy head kick and Junior moves out of range easily.
Nice sprawl there from Junior as Levin shoots in.
Levin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A left and a right from Junior both land. Nice combination.
Junior slips a jab from Levin.
Levin misses with a head kick.
Junior fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Levin, pushing him back against the cage.
Levin swings wildly with an uppercut but Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Levin gets underhooks to prevent Junior's takedown attempt.
Junior blocking some punches.
Levin tries for a takedown but Junior manages to get underhooks.
Junior wants to break free but Levin has control.
The is referee keeping an eye on Levin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Junior jumps into guard, dragging Levin to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Junior is on top in guard.
Levin keeping full guard, as Junior tries to pass.
Levin throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Junior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Levin wants to sweep here but Junior controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Junior wants to pass the guard but Levin is keeping the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Levin shoots in and bounces Junior off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Levin forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ariel Levin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Junior tries to clinch up.
A leg kick checked by Junior.
Levin shoots for a double leg takedown but Junior sprawls well. He's pushed Levin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Junior throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Levin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
EJ Junior is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Levin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Levin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Junior.
Junior moves in looking to clinch but Levin pushes him off.
Levin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Junior.
Junior throws a series of punches but Levin avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Levin misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levin tries a head kick but it misses.
Junior blocks a head kick by Levin.
Levin is breathing heavily.
Junior misses with an uppercut.
Junior has closed the distance and engaged Levin in a clinch.
Junior has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Levin regains guard immediately.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior won't allow Levin to sweep him here.
Junior has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Junior is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Levin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Levin has escaped and now he's on top!
Levin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Levin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Levin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Junior is looking for a sweep.
Levin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Junior is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Levin has hold of Junior's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Junior seems comfortable defending it but Levin has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Junior is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Junior is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Levin couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ariel Levin!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Renato Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abidah Augustus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Bring Da Ruckus. Abidah Augustus told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renato Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abidah Augustus!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Augustus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Augustus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Augustus gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Augustus wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Augustus is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Augustus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Augustus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Augustus manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Augustus's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Augustus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Augustus is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Augustus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Augustus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie is keen to just control but Augustus is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Augustus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
Augustus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Augustus is defending well.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Augustus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Augustus looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Augustus defends it well.
Augustus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Augustus defends the submission attempt.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters circling - Augustus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
Renato Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Augustus misses with a straight right.
Augustus decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Augustus is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Augustus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to control Augustus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie is staying active underneath Augustus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie gets full guard.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Augustus is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Gracie Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Augustus's back instead.
Augustus manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracie's guard. Nice work there by Augustus.
Augustus passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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 Gracie will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Augustus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Augustus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Augustus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Augustus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gracie is staying active underneath Augustus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Augustus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie is pressing down on Augustus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie has his foot on Augustus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Augustus works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gracie tries to buck Augustus off but Augustus is having none of it.
Augustus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Augustus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Augustus trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Augustus 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.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Augustus pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Augustus seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie punching from the bottom.
Augustus prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Gracie throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Augustus circles away easily
so Augustus counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Augustus drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Augustus off! Augustus jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Augustus tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Augustus drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Augustus off! Augustus jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Augustus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Augustus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Augustus from controlling successfully.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie has an active guard here but Augustus has managed to pass into half guard.
Augustus is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Augustus is tying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Abidah Augustus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Augustus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
Augustus is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abidah Augustus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Augustus moved out of range.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Augustus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Augustus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Augustus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Augustus defends the submission attempt.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Augustus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Augustus is having none of it.
Augustus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Augustus is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Augustus tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Renato Gracie!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giant Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kong Man Choi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Giant Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kong Man Choi!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choi tries a low kick but Silva avoids it.
Choi misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from Choi. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Choi avoids the body shot from Silva.
Choi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Choi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Choi throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Choi.
Kong Man Choi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Choi keeps the fight on the outside.
Choi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Choi.
Choi misses with the combination.
Choi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Choi throws a wild body kick that Silva sees coming a mile off.
Silva looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Choi!
Silva throws some wild stikes that Choi manages to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Choi can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Choi is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva controlling from mount.
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.
Silva wants to control the pace but Choi is squirming around nicely.
Silva is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Choi can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giant Silva dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Choi but Choi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Choi misses with a few strikes there.
Choi tries to work over Silva's front leg with a kick but Silva checks it.
Choi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick.
Choi avoids the body shot from Silva.
Choi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Silva waves his right hand out infront of him, looking to distract Choi. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Choi to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
It looks like Kong Man Choi has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Choi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Choi is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silva wants to control from the top but Choi keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Giant Silva just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Choi throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Kong Man Choi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Choi as he jumps to the side.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Choi sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giant Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Choi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Choi tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Choi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva lands a hook that stumbles Choi back into the cage. Silva follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Choi to the canvas! Silva pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Choi has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Giant Silva!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Wingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Libris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rex Libris will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronnie Wingo!
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, Rex Libris!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Libris listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wingo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Libris.
Wingo throws a right hand that Libris ducks under and follows up with a left that Libris also avoids with ease.
Wingo misses with a head kick.
Libris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Libris connects with the punch.
Wingo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Libris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wingo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Libris cracks Wingo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rex Libris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Libris throws a big shot that misses.
Libris throws a shot to the body.
Wingo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Ronnie Wingo has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Libris swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wingo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Libris is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Wingo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Libris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wingo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wingo throws a sloppy head kick and Libris moves out of range easily.
Wingo is breathing heavily.
Libris punishes Wingo's body with a nice straight punch.
Libris connects with a single shot there.
Wingo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Libris scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Libris tests Wingo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Libris looks to land a combination but Wingo avoids it well.
Libris swinging wilding here.
A punch lands to the side of Wingo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Libris throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wingo counters with a head kick. That will keep Libris thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Libris takes a swing at Wingo's ribcage but misses.
Libris jabs at Wingo's body.
A jab from Libris does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wingo ducks straight into an uppercut from Libris and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Wingo maanges to regain guard straight away.
Wingo is rocked!
Libris stands up and waves to Wingo to follow him.
Oh Wingo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Libris! Wingo is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rex Libris!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cyborg Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Hannedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Sandstorm. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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189 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cyborg Silva!
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, Walter Hannedy!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hannedy dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Hannedy fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target.
Hannedy shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hannedy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Hannedy persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Cyborg Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Hannedy.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Hannedy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hannedy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Silva is trying to break free.
Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hannedy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hannedy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hannedy avoids the body shot from Silva.
Hannedy tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hannedy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva throws a body punch but Hannedy moves out of range.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Hannedy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hannedy.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Silva swinging wilding here.
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.
Hannedy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Silva swinging wilding here.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hannedy moves away.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva throws a series of punches but Hannedy moves out of range.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Hannedy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hannedy blocks a jab.
Silva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hannedy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva looks to land a left hand but Hannedy moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hannedy moves away.
Hannedy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hannedy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Silva has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hannedy but great work by Silva.
Hannedy tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
Hannedy can't do much from the bottom here.
Hannedy tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.
Hannedy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hannedy is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hannedy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hannedy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hannedy looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hannedy keeping busy on the bottom but Silva has passed one foot through into half guard.
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 Cyborg Silva will probably get the nod.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva looks to land a left hand but Hannedy moved out of range nicely.
Silva throws a hook but Hannedy avoids it easily.
Silva thows a body shot but no joy.
Hannedy avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hannedy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Hannedy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Hannedy persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch combination from Silva misses.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva throws a combination. Hannedy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big right from Silva misses.
Silva takes a swing at Hannedy's ribcage but misses.
Silva gets caught flat footed, as Hannedy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hannedy stands and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hannedy working away.
Hannedy tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hannedy tries to advance to mount but Silva denies him.
Hannedy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silva is trying to improve his position.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hannedy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hannedy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva throws a right and a left that Hannedy avoids nicely.
Silva throws a hook but Hannedy blocks it.
Silva tries to bum rush Hannedy with a series of wild strikes but Hannedy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Hannedy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hannedy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
Hannedy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Silva thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hannedy looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Cyborg Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Hannedy.
Hannedy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Hannedy slips under a jab.
Silva misses with a straight right.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horrible takedown by Hannedy or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva which made him look bad.
Hannedy gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva won't allow Hannedy to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Walter Hannedy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva swings for the body but Hannedy moves out of range.
Hannedy shoots in and bounces Silva off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hannedy passes into half guard.
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Hannedy.
Silva is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hannedy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva is just riding it out for now. Hannedy eventually gives up the hold.
Silva gets back to full guard.
Hannedy wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hannedy thows a big elbow that misses.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Hannedy from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva swings for the body but Hannedy moves out of range.
Silva throws a right and a left that Hannedy avoids nicely.
Hannedy scores a takedown into full mount!
Hannedy fails to move to back control.
Hannedy trying to control but Silva is having none of it.
Hannedy takes Silva's back.
Hannedy trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hannedy throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hannedy's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hannedy is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Silva up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva is trying to stand back up.
Silva defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hannedy's arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Hannedy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hannedy 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Walter Hannedy!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between TJ Maxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fisher has chosen Cannibal Corpse - Hammer Smashed Face as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, TJ Maxx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxx drops Fisher with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Fisher looks back up at him and smiles so Maxx waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fisher is rocked!
It looks like George Fisher has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fisher blocks a head kick by Maxx.
Fisher is still on wobbly legs! Can Maxx finish him?
Fisher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maxx swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fisher moves out of range as Maxx strikes.
George Fisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Fisher.
Fisher seems to have recovered his senses.
Fisher ducks under a wild hook from Maxx.
Fisher slips a jab from Maxx.
Fisher closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fisher lands in his opponent's guard.
Maxx looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fisher puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Maxx on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maxx tries to get out of the position.
Fisher is trying to control the action in half guard but Maxx is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maxx throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Maxx wants to get back to his feet.
Fisher is nestled in close to Maxx, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fisher working the head and body with strikes.
Fisher has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fisher controlling the pace.
Maxx is staying active underneath Fisher, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maxx works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher stopping the sweep attempt from Maxx.
Maxx is trying to keep Fisher in close.
Maxx bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fisher's guard.
Maxx working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Maxx is looking to work some ground and pound but Fisher has wrist control.
Maxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Fisher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maxx has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fisher is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Maxx throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Maxx tries to roll over but Fisher keeps him under control.
Maxx tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Fisher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maxx defending well though.
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.
Fisher is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fisher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maxx won't allow Fisher to pass to mount.
Maxx is looking to improve his position.
Maxx tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Maxx wants to control but Fisher passes into side.
Fisher trying to control the action but Maxx is working from the bottom.
Maxx is looking to regain half guard here but Fisher keeps moving and retains side control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fisher blocks a head kick by Maxx.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxx tries to keep at a distance but Fisher has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fisher has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Maxx is trying to keep an underhook but Fisher manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maxx works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fisher advances position into side control!
Maxx prevents Fisher from improving position.
Fisher is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fisher taking a breather here.
Fisher tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fisher tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Maxx's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fisher tries to move into full mount but can't pass Maxx's legs.
Maxx manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fisher's best efforts.
Maxx makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maxx.
Fisher wants to pass the guard but Maxx is keeping the position.
Fisher advances position into side control!
Maxx is looking to reverse the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maxx gets back to half guard.
Maxx trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Maxx dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Fisher's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Maxx misses with an uppercut.
Fisher shoots for a takedown but Maxx saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fisher.
Maxx jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maxx misses with a straight right.
Fisher shoots in for a double leg but Maxx sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
TJ Maxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Fisher.
Maxx throws a shot from downtown. Fisher moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Maxx misses its intended target.
Maxx tries to bum rush Fisher with a series of wild strikes but Fisher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fisher looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Maxx!
Maxx tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fisher landing strikes from the mount and Maxx is in trouble!
Maxx working to try and regain half guard.
Fisher trying to control but Maxx is having none of it.
Maxx doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Maxx wants to hold on but Fisher pushes him away.
Maxx tries to reverse the position but Fisher maintains control.
Maxx manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fisher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fisher seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maxx does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maxx is trying to get back to full guard.
Maxx is working hard here to advance position.
Maxx on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fisher throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maxx regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fisher showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fisher wants to control from the top but Maxx keeps moving.
Maxx trying to keep a closed guard but Fisher is proving a slippery customer.
Fisher passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Maxx throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Fisher working the ground and pound from side control.
Fisher staying calm.
Maxx dodges the ground and pound from Fisher.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxx tries to bench press Fisher off him but Fisher keeps the position.
Fisher trying to control the position but Maxx is working away.
Fisher scores with a couple of short elbows.
Fisher lands a nice forearm strike.
Maxx gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fisher is nestled in close to Maxx, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fisher is keen to just control but Maxx is a slippery customer.
Maxx gets full guard.
Fisher is breathing heavily.
Fisher stopping the sweep attempt from Maxx.
Maxx manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fisher manages to get himself to full guard.
Maxx postures up in Fisher's guard and throws a big left but Fisher blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Fisher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fisher 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.
George Fisher has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maxx accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fisher keeping moving, preventing Maxx from controlling successfully.
Fisher is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fisher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maxx keeps working.
Maxx trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Fisher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on George Fisher's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Fisher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maxx.
Maxx throws a right and a left that Fisher avoids nicely.
George Fisher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fisher slips under a jab from Maxx.
Fisher shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fisher showed some decent athleticism there.
Maxx is trying to stand up here but Fisher is controlling him well.
Fisher trying to pass the guard but Maxx defending well.
Fisher lands with a punch from half guard.
Fisher lands with a punch from half guard.
Fisher prevents Maxx from improving his position.
Fisher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maxx has hold of Fisher's hands but Fisher slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Maxx is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Maxx trying to control but Fisher postures up.
Maxx wants to improve his position but Fisher is controlling well.
Fisher missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fisher with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Maxx moves into full guard.
Maxx tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maxx striking off his back but it's not causing Fisher any problems.
Maxx looking to control.
Fisher advances position into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher wants to control but Maxx is keeping him busy.
Fisher lands a nice forearm strike.
Fisher tries for a kimura but Maxx is defending well.
Maxx manages to get back to half guard.
Fisher is thwarting Maxx's attempts to control the position.
Maxx tries to get to full guard but Fisher has control of the leg.
Maxx moves into full guard.
Maxx looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxx keeping moving, preventing Fisher from controlling successfully.
Maxx trying to control the position here.
Fisher lands a couple of digs.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maxx is on top in guard.
Maxx postures up in Fisher's guard and throws a big left but Fisher blocks it.
Fisher looking for a sweep. Not yet Fisher, not yet.
Fisher keeping moving, preventing Maxx from controlling successfully.
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.
Maxx throws a strike but Fisher rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Maxx wants to improve his position but instead Fisher has moved into half guard.
Maxx trying to control but Fisher postures up.
Maxx moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fisher slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Maxx bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fisher's guard.
Maxx slips nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Fisher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fisher 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Fisher!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaun Shurk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harry Morgan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shaun Shurk!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan swings for the body but Shurk moves out of range.
Shurk throws a sloppy head kick and Morgan moves out of range easily.
Good work by Shurk as he checks the leg kick.
Morgan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Morgan blocks the body kick.
Harry Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan is looking to chop away at Shurk's legs.
Shurk throws an overhand right that lands on Morgan's shoulder, as Morgan tries to avoid the shot.
Shurk scores a takedown into full mount!
BOOM! Shurk connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Morgan tries to lock up and control but Shurk gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Morgan wants to try and get back to his feet.
Morgan blocking the ground and pound.
Morgan is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shurk putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Shurk punching from mount but Morgan doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Morgan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Morgan won't allow Shurk to sweep him here.
Shurk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morgan's guard.
Morgan is looking for a triangle but Shurk pushes his legs off easily.
Shurk trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shurk postures up in Morgan's guard and throws a big left but Morgan blocks it.
Shurk wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shurk wants to pass the guard but Morgan is keeping the position.
Morgan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Morgan is breathing heavily.
Shurk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morgan is keeping the position for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Morgan throws a sloppy head kick
and Shurk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shurk throws a head kick that half lands.
Morgan misses the jab.
Morgan misses with a shot to the body
and Morgan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses
and Shurk counters with a body kick that stops Morgan in his tracks momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shurk cracks Morgan with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Harry Morgan has been cut.
Shurk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Morgan.
Shurk throws a head kick that half lands.
Shurk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Morgan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shurk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shurk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shurk lands a nice shot that snaps Morgan's head back.
Shurk throws a sloppy head kick and Morgan moves out of range easily.
Shurk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Morgan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Morgan as Shurk shoots in.
Shurk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shurk lands with a kick to the temple. Morgan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Shurk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Shurk.
Shurk gets the takedown into side control.
Shurk is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Morgan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shurk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgan is trying to buck Shurk off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Shurk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Morgan's cut.
That's time! Morgan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses
and Shurk counters with a left and a right that stings Morgan.
Morgan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shurk looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Morgan is staying active underneath Shurk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shurk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shurk is looking for a kimura but Morgan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shurk to get the leverage.
Morgan wants to improve his position but Shurk is controlling well.
Shurk seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shurk seems to be working for a kimura but Morgan defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shurk wants to free his trapped foot but Morgan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Morgan wants to control but Shurk is keeping busy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Morgan throws a lazy head kick
and Shurk counters with a right hand to the body.
Shurk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shurk throws a head kick that misses
and Morgan counters with a head kick. That will keep Shurk thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Morgan misses with a leg kick
and Shurk counters with a left and a right that stings Morgan.
A head kick misses from Shurk.
Shaun Shurk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shurk throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shurk throws a right hand that Morgan ducks under and follows up with a left that Morgan also avoids with ease.
Shurk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shurk lands a jab to Morgan's midsection.
Shurk misses with a head kick.
Shurk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Harry Morgan's cut is getting worse.
Shurk throws a head kick but Morgan moves out of range.
Shurk lands a head kick!
Morgan avoids the head kick by Shurk.
Morgan moves forwards but Shurk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shurk throws a sloppy head kick and Morgan moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shurk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shurk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shurk connects with a high kick.
Shurk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Morgan throws a lazy head kick
and Shurk counters with a stiff right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Shurk there.
Morgan blocks a head kick by Shurk.
Shurk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shurk lands a head kick. Morgan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Harry Morgan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Morgan misses
and Shurk counters with a slapping leg kick.
A head kick by Morgan misses
and Shurk counters with a nice uppercut.
Morgan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shurk cracks Morgan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shurk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morgan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Morgan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shurk finds it's way round the side to connect with Morgan's head.
Jeez, Harry Morgan's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Shurk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Morgan takes one to the chin there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shurk throws a good cross that connects.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Harry Morgan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shaun Shurk!
Shaun Shurk is the new welterweight champion!
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