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FFB 50: Piletich vs. Habanero PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robson de Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Finch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robson de Souza! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryan Finch! The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! de Souza tries a head kick but it misses.
Finch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finch slips a jab and a cross from de Souza.
de Souza misses with a low kick as Finch jumps back. de Souza throws a right and a left that both miss. Finch lands a jab to de Souza's midsection. de Souza tries a head kick but it misses.
Finch connects with a solid leg kick. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Finch gets the takedown into side control. de Souza wants to get back to his feet but Finch is dominant here and he's now got de Souza's back! Finch scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. de Souza is looking for a way out.
It looks like Robson de Souza has been cut. Finch has de Souza flattened out and is raining down punches. de Souza trying to get back to his feet but Finch is in full control for now. de Souza 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. Finch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with de Souza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Finch loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can de Souza hold on?
de Souza is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. de Souza tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Finch lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Robson de Souza's cut is getting worse. Finch putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jeez, Robson de Souza's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Robson de Souza's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ryan Finch!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bob Sacamano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Allerdyce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Allerdyce has chosen Fire Track as his entrance music. The key to victory for Bob Sacamano has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bob Sacamano! 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, John Allerdyce! The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sacamano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice sprawl there from Allerdyce as Sacamano shoots in. Sacamano fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Sacamano fails with a takedown attempt from distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Sacamano. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sacamano gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Allerdyce distracts Sacamano with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Allerdyce stands up from Sacamano's guard - Allerdyce perhaps looking for a knockout. Sacamano misses with a takedown attempt and Allerdyce counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Sacamano is looking to improve his position.
Sacamano tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Allerdyce is nestled in close to Sacamano, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Allerdyce seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Sacamano is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). John Allerdyce!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malaipet Buakaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zulu Zuluzinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Malaipet Buakaw! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zulu Zuluzinho! The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Zuluzinho circles away from the clinch attempt.
Buakaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zuluzinho swats him away and circles back towards the center. Buakaw tries to close the distance and clinch but Zuluzinho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Buakaw has taken the fight to the clinch.
Buakaw tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Buakaw stalling.
Buakaw tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Buakaw scores with a knee to the head.
Buakaw stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Buakaw tries a knee to the head but Zuluzinho blocks it.
Zuluzinho jumps guard but Buakaw stands there with Zuluzinho around his waist. Zuluzinho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zuluzinho tries for a takedown. No joy.
Buakaw looking to throw knees to the head but Zuluzinho is blocking nicely.
Buakaw with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Buakaw tries a knee to the head but Zuluzinho blocks it.
Zuluzinho has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Buakaw is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Malaipet Buakaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zulu Zuluzinho. Buakaw throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Buakaw connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zuluzinho's face.
Buakaw tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Buakaw pressing his opponent against the cage. Buakaw landing knees to the head.
Buakaw throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zuluzinho blocks it with crossed arms. Zuluzinho goes for a takedown in the clinch but Buakaw prevents it.
Buakaw with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zuluzinho is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Buakaw pulls him back up using the underhooks. Buakaw connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zuluzinho's face.
Buakaw is breathing heavily. Zuluzinho fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Buakaw tries to land a knee to the head but Zuluzinho blocks with his arms.
Buakaw with a knee to the head.
Buakaw tries to land a knee to the head but Zuluzinho blocks with his arms.
Zuluzinho fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Buakaw scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Buakaw looking to throw knees to the head but Zuluzinho is blocking nicely.
Buakaw trying to control the position but instead, Zuluzinho has worked for underhooks and has pushed Buakaw into the cage. Zuluzinho changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Buakaw fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Buakaw keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Zuluzinho changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Buakaw tries to avoid it but Zuluzinho manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Buakaw to the ground. Buakaw escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Zuluzinho tries for a takedown but Buakaw sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Zuluzinho should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Zuluzinho closes the distance looking to clinch and Buakaw counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Buakaw prevents a takedown attempt there.
Buakaw tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Buakaw is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Zuluzinho is working for takedown but Buakaw is calmly controlling the position for now. Zuluzinho is looking to break free of the clinch but Buakaw has double underhooks. Zuluzinho jumps guard but Buakaw stands there with Zuluzinho around his waist. Zuluzinho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Buakaw using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zuluzinho has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zuluzinho wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Buakaw tries to land a knee to the head but Zuluzinho blocks with his arms.
Buakaw misses with a knee to the head. Buakaw is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zuluzinho is keeping busy. Zuluzinho has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Buakaw avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Buakaw throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zuluzinho looking for a takedown. Buakaw throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zuluzinho blocks it with crossed arms. Zuluzinho is trying to drag Buakaw to the mat but Buakaw just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Zuluzinho goes for a takedown in the clinch but Buakaw prevents it.
Buakaw is stalling here.
Buakaw misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malaipet Buakaw dominated that round. That's time! Buakaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Buakaw stuffs the takedown. Zuluzinho darts in trying to clinch and Buakaw moves into the clinch. Buakaw pressing his opponent against the cage. Buakaw tries to land a knee to the head but Zuluzinho blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Buakaw manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Buakaw looking to throw knees to the head but Zuluzinho is blocking nicely.
Buakaw prevents the takedown attempt.
Zuluzinho jumps guard but Buakaw stands there with Zuluzinho around his waist. Zuluzinho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Malaipet Buakaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zulu Zuluzinho.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zuluzinho letting Buakaw take a breather here. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Buakaw leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Malaipet Buakaw. Zuluzinho shoots and misses and Buakaw counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Buakaw gets underhooks to prevent Zuluzinho's takedown attempt.
Buakaw gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zuluzinho.
Buakaw with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Buakaw gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zuluzinho.
Buakaw tries to land a knee to the head but Zuluzinho blocks with his arms.
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. Buakaw tries a knee to the head but Zuluzinho blocks it.
Buakaw just leaning against Zuluzinho, taking a breather. Buakaw tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zuluzinho looking for a takedown. Zuluzinho drops down looking for an ankle pick but Buakaw pulls his leg out and moves away.
Buakaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zuluzinho changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Buakaw tries to avoid it but Zuluzinho manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Buakaw to the ground. Buakaw escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Zuluzinho shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Buakaw as he jumps to the side. Buakaw has closed the distance and engaged Zuluzinho in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Buakaw with a knee to the head.
Buakaw scores with a knee to the head.
Zuluzinho has Buakaw pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Buakaw manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Zuluzinho being controlled against the cage. Buakaw trying to control the position but instead, Zuluzinho has worked for underhooks and has pushed Buakaw into the cage. Buakaw with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zuluzinho drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Buakaw throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Buakaw stalling in the clinch but Zuluzinho improves position. Buakaw prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zuluzinho tries to pull guard but Buakaw won't allow it.
Buakaw misses with a knee strike.
Zuluzinho goes for a takedown in the clinch but Buakaw prevents it.
Buakaw throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zuluzinho blocks it with crossed arms. Buakaw is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Zuluzinho is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Buakaw pulls him back up using the underhooks. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Buakaw looking to throw knees to the head but Zuluzinho is blocking nicely.
Zuluzinho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Buakaw smiles and moves away.
Zuluzinho circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malaipet Buakaw dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Zuluzinho fails in his attempt to clinch. Zuluzinho shoots in and drives through. Buakaw sprawls well. Zuluzinho has a takedown stuffed. Buakaw stuffs the takedown. Malaipet Buakaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zulu Zuluzinho. Buakaw wants to clinch but Zuluzinho slips to the side and Zuluzinho decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Buakaw's guard. Zuluzinho trying to control the position from guard on top but Buakaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Buakaw wants to stand up but Zuluzinho is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Buakaw holds on and takes a little breather. Buakaw keeping moving, preventing Zuluzinho from controlling successfully. Buakaw can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zuluzinho controls the pace. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Buakaw wants to sweep but no luck. Zuluzinho wants to control from the top but Buakaw keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Buakaw is pulling down on Zuluzinho's head. It's preventing any offense from Zuluzinho, at least for the moment. Zuluzinho sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Buakaw keeping moving, preventing Zuluzinho from controlling successfully. Zulu Zuluzinho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Malaipet Buakaw is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Zuluzinho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight! Zulu Zuluzinho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Buakaw 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28 Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28 Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malaipet Buakaw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vel Sirra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Ronny Samuelsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sirra comes to the cage accompanied by Omen by Prodigy. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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250 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vel Sirra! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rex Ronny Samuelsen! The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A combination from Sirra does no damage. Samuelsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Sirra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Samuelsen swats away the attempt to clinch by Sirra. Vel Sirra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sirra misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Samuelsen keeps the fight on the outside. Samuelsen drops Sirra with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sirra looks back up at him and smiles so Samuelsen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Sirra is rocked!
It looks like Vel Sirra has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Samuelsen shoots in for a takedown. He's got it... He's hoisted his opponent over his head and is carrying him over to the other end of the mat. The crowd roars in approval and Samuelsen slams his opponent to the mat. OH, that is naaaaaasty! He's out! Samuelsen lands a punch to his unconscious victim for good measure before the ref has time to call the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Rex Ronny Samuelsen!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between TJ Maxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeganathan Mondero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeganathan Mondero acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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280 lbs
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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 - 2 - 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, Jeganathan Mondero! The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Maxx looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Mondero scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Maxx dodges the ground and pound from Mondero. Mondero goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Maxx has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mondero but great work by Maxx. Maxx trying to control the action but Mondero is working from the bottom. Maxx looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mondero is avoiding damage well.
An elbow from Maxx crashes against the mat.
Mondero manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Maxx has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mondero is working away from the top position though. 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. Mondero wants to free his trapped foot but Maxx is holding on for dear life with his legs. Maxx gets back to full guard.
Mondero drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Maxx manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mondero has Maxx in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mondero managing to control the position. Maxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Maxx prevents Mondero from getting back to his feet. Mondero is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maxx wants to pass the guard but Mondero is keeping the position. Mondero 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 two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Mondero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Maxx will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right from Maxx misses. A jab from Maxx misses. Maxx lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Mondero crumples to the floor! Maxx milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). TJ Maxx!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giant Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Levi King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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290 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Levi King! The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! King pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch. King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
King tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
King jumps guard and drags Silva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Silva wants to stand but King is controlling his posture from full guard. King escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. King wants to sweep but no luck. King looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Silva has picked King up and slammed him! King can't keep hold of the triangle and Silva manages to pass to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round. King is positioning himself to get back to half guard. King looking for a sweep but Silva has passed into full mount! Oh no! King really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time. Silva prevents King from getting the reversal. King is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. King tries to lock up and control but Silva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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. King is working to get back to half guard.
Silva looking to control but King is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. King is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silva wants to control the pace but King is squirming around nicely. Silva controlling his opponent. Silva prevents King from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Silva avoids the attempt from King to control. King is looking to improve his position but Silva isn't that keen on the idea. King tries to lock up and control but Silva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. King is looking to improve his position but Silva isn't that keen on the idea. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. King is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Silva controlling from mount. Silva prevents King from getting the reversal. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Levi King 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 takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses. King closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silva to the mat! Silva manages to get full guard. Silva is looking to stand up but King isn't so interested in that idea. Silva has momentary wrist control but King slips an elbow through the middle. Kingis looking to pass into half guard but Silva pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Silva is in guard. King throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
King working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
King trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round. Silva wants to control from the top but King keeps moving. Silva stands and steps away. King gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. King tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it. Horrible takedown by King or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva which made him look bad. King shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one. King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center. Silva throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it. Levi King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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. Silva keeps the fight on the outside. A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target. King changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but King manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Giant Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Levi King. King tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
King has a takedown stuffed. King walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Levi King has been cut. King is breathing heavily. Silva lands with a shot to the body. Nice straight punches there by Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silva. A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target. Silva cracks King with a big right hand and King goes down!
King is rocked! Silva wants to stand but King has a closed guard, so he can't escape. King is striking off his back. Silva thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. King is looking to improve his position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Silva here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Silva is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
King has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though. King actively working from the bottom here. Silva is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. King tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Silva catches King with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Silva gets caught flat footed, as King shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. King wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving. Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from King. King throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. King has gone for a leg lock! Silva slips out almost immediately though and dives into King's guard. King working for submissions but it's allowed Silva to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giant Silva dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Levi King's cut. That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab. King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center. King tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
King feints and as Silva raises his hands in defense, King changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Silva keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully. King postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it. Silva looking to control.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now. King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Silva wants to stand but King is controlling the position. King trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Silva wants to stand and escape but King is having none of it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. King has managed to clinch.
King jumps guard.
King looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round. King has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though. King had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Silva is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. King Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Silva's back instead. King wants to control the position but Silva frees himself and scrambles - King manages to regain control in side control.
Silva bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! King looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but King persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. King changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Silva looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. King is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there. King working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Silva throws King to one side and escapes! Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. King closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. King pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. King is looking to clinch. King moves away from the strike by Silva. Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Silva connects with the punch. Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center. King walks into a jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Silva connects with the punch. Silva lands with a nice body punch. The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Silva cracks King with a good jab. Silva throws a hook but King blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight! Giant Silva showed his dominance in that final round. I think Silva 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28 Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giant Silva!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lyle Beerbong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claude McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCracken has chosen Danger is Go! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyle Beerbong! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Claude McCracken! The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McCracken throws a right hand that Beerbong ducks under and follows up with a left that Beerbong also avoids with ease. McCracken looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Beerbong! Beerbong is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
McCracken wants to take his opponent's back but Beerbong doesn't allow it. A nice elbow there by McCracken. McCracken moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Beerbong has worked his arm free - good work by Beerbong!
Beerbong wants to get back to his feet but McCracken drags him back down. McCracken decides to stand back up. McCracken steps back and let's Beerbong get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Beerbong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCracken. Beerbong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCracken sees it coming and avoids it easily. A slow jab from Beerbong misses its intended target. McCracken rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beerbong moves out of range and avoids them all easily. McCracken moves away from the strike by Beerbong. Beerbong throws a big shot that misses. McCracken drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Beerbong is breathing heavily. McCracken tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McCracken has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! McCracken thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Beerbong dodges the ground and pound from McCracken. McCracken swings around for an armbar but Beerbong sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McCracken's guard. McCracken is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. McCracken looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McCracken is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Beerbong is controlling him. McCracken looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Beerbong has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McCracken is proving hard to escape from. McCracken has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Beerbong should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, McCracken has tightened it up now! Beerbong should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Claude McCracken!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Juan Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Rosas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adrian Rosas will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Gonzalez! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adrian Rosas! The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gonzalez digs a good body shot into Rosas's ribs. Gonzalez keeps the fight on the outside. Gonzalez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rosas shoots in but no luck this time. Rosas takes a kick to the side of the head. Rosas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rosas is rocked! Gonzalez clinches with his opponent.
Rosas is still on wobbly legs! Can Gonzalez finish him? Rosas tries to break the clinch but Gonzalez is controlling the position. Rosas seems to have recovered his senses. Gonzalez breaks the clinch.
Rosas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gonzalez, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gonzalez throws a series of punches but Rosas moves out of range. Rosas misses with a takedown attempt - Gonzalez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Rosas closes the distance and clinches up with Gonzalez, looking for a takedown. Rosas pushes Gonzalez against the cage but Gonzalez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Juan Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Rosas. Rosas looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round. Gonzalez waves his right hand out infront of him, looking to distract Rosas. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Rosas to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Rosas wants to stand and escape but Gonzalez is having none of it. Rosas is working an open guard so Gonzalez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Gonzalez lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Rosas falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Juan Gonzalez!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Muerte (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. George Fisher has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
8 - 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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Fisher! The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fisher closes the distance and clinches. Fisher drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fisher has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Muerte avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Fisher wants to get back to striking at distance but Muerte won't allow it.
Muerte throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Muerte throws an elbow but it misses.
Fisher has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Muerte clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Muerte breaks Fisher's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Muerte trying to control the position from guard on top but Fisher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Muerte drops back looking for a leg! Fisher is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fisher manages to kick Muerte off! Muerte jumps back into Fisher's guard. Muerte is pushing down on Fisher's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fisher is fighting to maintain full guard but Muerte has managed to sneak the leg through. Muerte working the head and body with strikes. Fisher wants to control but Muerte is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Muerte is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fisher is just riding it out for now. Muerte eventually gives up the hold. Muerte is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fisher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Fisher is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Muerte's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Muerte's back! Fisher throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Muerte!
Fisher connects with a big shot to the side of Muerte's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fisher lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Fisher is looking to finish with some ground and pound! Muerte is trying to break free.
Fisher punches the canvas rather than the man. Muerte tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! A nice elbow there by Fisher. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fisher lands a big elbow. Muerte is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fisher lands a heavy elbow. Muerte working to try and regain half guard.
Fisher cracks Muerte with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Fisher fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Muerte takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Fisher trying to control but Muerte is having none of it. Muerte is desperately trying to improve his position but Fisher has a good base and remains in mount. Muerte is in a horrible position here. Fisher smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Muerte is working to get back to half guard.
Muerte regains half guard. Muerte is trying to control but can't.
Fisher is keen to just control but Muerte is a slippery customer. Muerte looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Fisher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Muerte looking for submissions off his back. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fisher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Fisher dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fisher throws a jab but it's blocked by Muerte. Fisher gets a takedown into half guard. Fisher is pressing down on Muerte's thigh, looking to free his foot. Muerte is holding on for now. Muerte makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Muerte. Fisher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fisher trying to control but Muerte is working from the bottom. Muerte is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Muerte manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Muerte working for a guillotine from mount but Fisher is in no mood to give up. Muerte working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Fisher looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Muerte! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Thiago Muerte! Thiago Muerte retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Piletich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny Habanero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piletich comes to the cage accompanied by Manowar-King of Kings. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Piletich! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinny Habanero! The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Piletich scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Vinny Habanero has been cut. Habanero fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Piletich cracks Habanero with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Habanero falls to his knees and Piletich doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Piletich! Matt Piletich retains his middleweight title!
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