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Kings of Rio 43 - Crunch Time PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Matters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Figueroa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Matters might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lose Yourself - Eminem. Figueroa has chosen Mountain of Power Procession as his entrance music. Rafael Figueroa struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marshall Matters!
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, Rafael Figueroa !
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Matters or perhaps it was just good defense by Figueroa which made him look bad.
Matters shoots for a takedown but Figueroa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A combination from Figueroa does no damage.
Matters lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Figueroa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matters takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matters avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Figueroa tries to close the distance and clinch but Matters swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Figueroa swinging wilding here.
Matters avoids a punch combination nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matters checks a leg kick.
Matters will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshall Matters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matters is looking to clinch.
Figueroa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Figueroa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matters swats away the attempt to clinch by Figueroa .
Figueroa lands a jab to the nose.
Matters shoots for a takedown but Figueroa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matters shoots in but Figueroa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Donk. Matters catches Figueroa right on the button with a cross.
Matters shoots in but Figueroa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Figueroa lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matters circles away from the clinch attempt
so Matters counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Figueroa trying to strike off his back.
Matters wants to control from the top but Figueroa keeps moving.
Matters won't allow Figueroa to sweep him here.
Matters trying to control but Figueroa is working from the bottom.
Figueroa looking for a sweep. Not yet Figueroa , not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matters looking to pass the guard.
Figueroa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matters.
Matters controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Matters shoots in and drives through. Figueroa sprawls well.
Matters scores with a leg kick.
Matters shoots in and drives through. Figueroa sprawls well.
Figueroa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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.
Figueroa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Figueroa tries to avoid it but Matters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Figueroa to the ground. Figueroa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Figueroa tries to clinch up.
Matters feints and as Figueroa raises his hands in defense, Matters changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Matters controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Figueroa working a defensive guard here.
Figueroa wants to sweep here but Matters controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Matters dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Matters will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marshall Matters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matters shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Figueroa pinned against the cage. Figueroa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Figueroa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Figueroa stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshall Matters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Figueroa wants to clinch.
Matters fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matters scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueroa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Matters regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Figueroa 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Matters is looking for a triangle but Figueroa pushes his legs off easily.
Figueroa wanted to stand there but Matters had control of the position.
Matters wants to hit a switch here but Figueroa passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Matters there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matters wants to hold on but Figueroa pushes him away.
Matters is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Figueroa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matters is trying to escape the mount.
Figueroa wants to control the pace but Matters is squirming around nicely.
Figueroa is trying to control here but Matters has managed to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matters actively working from the bottom here.
Matters trying to hold on to Figueroa 's head to control him but Figueroa postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Figueroa rushes Matters and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Matters tries to pull guard but Figueroa won't allow it.
Matters tries to score a body lock takedown but Figueroa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The is referee keeping an eye on Matters - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Figueroa wants to stall.
Figueroa is looking to break free of the clinch but Matters has double underhooks.
Matters misses with a punch on the inside.
Figueroa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Figueroa is breathing heavily.
Matters just leaning against Figueroa , taking a breather.
Matters tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Figueroa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Matters jumps guard but Figueroa stands there with Matters around his waist. Matters gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Figueroa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Figueroa throws a nice looking combination but Matters bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matters fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Figueroa wants to land a leg kick but Matters is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rafael Figueroa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Figueroa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matters.
Matters checks a low kick from Figueroa .
Matters looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Matters in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Matters slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Matters passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueroa is trying to get back to half guard.
Figueroa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Matters throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Matters controlling the position.
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.
Matters is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Figueroa looks calm but he's in trouble here. Matters gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Figueroa is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Matters lets go of the hold and Figueroa can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marshall Matters!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gimli Gloin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Cassius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gloin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ya'll Die. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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, Gimli Gloin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maximus Cassius!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gloin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Gloin.
Gloin thows a body shot but no joy.
Gloin lands a left and a right that sends Cassius crashing to the canvas! Gloin dives into mount looking to finish!
Cassius is rocked!
It looks like Maximus Cassius has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cassius defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gloin.
Cassius is still in real trouble! Can Gloin finish him?
Cassius working to try and regain half guard.
Cassius seems to have recovered his senses.
Cassius is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gloin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cassius on the ground.
Cassius sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gloin wants to stand up but Cassius is controlling the position.
Cassius works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassius looking for a sweep. Not yet Cassius, not yet.
Cassius looking for a guillotine here but Gloin defends easily.
Cassius looks gassed!
Gloin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gloin drops back looking for a leg! Cassius is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cassius manages to kick Gloin off! Gloin jumps back into Cassius's guard.
Gloin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gloin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gloin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cassius looking for a guillotine here but Gloin defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cassius looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gloin trying to control the position from guard on top but Cassius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cassius looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gloin preventing the sweep.
Cassius lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gloin!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gloin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cassius wants to take Gloin's back but he can't do it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gloin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gloin tries to hold on but Cassius postures up.
Cassius has control of Gloin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gloin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gloin working to try and regain half guard.
Gloin wants to hold on but Cassius pushes him away.
Gloin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Cassius has a closed guard, preventing Gloin from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gloin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gloin connects with a jab.
Gloin looks to land a combination but Cassius avoids it well.
Gloin misses with a wild combination.
Gloin throws a looping overhand right but Cassius ducks down to avoid it.
Cassius drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cassius has hold of Gloin's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Gloin seems comfortable defending it but Cassius has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Gloin is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Gloin is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Cassius couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maximus Cassius!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pikku Myy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and En Sabah Nur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Myy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Benny Törnroos - Käy Muumilaaksoon. The crowd seem to be enjoying Sabah Nur's choice of entrance music: Apocalipse Now. Pikku Myy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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177 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pikku Myy!
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, En Sabah Nur!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabah Nur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Myy.
Sabah Nur 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.
Myy controls Sabah Nur momentarily but Sabah Nur frees himself.
Sabah Nur postures up in Myy's guard and throws a big left but Myy blocks it.
Sabah Nur postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Myy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sabah Nur, into his guard.
Myy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sabah Nur trying to keep a closed guard but Myy is proving a slippery customer.
Myy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabah Nur is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sabah Nur has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Myy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sabah Nur looking for a sweep. Not yet Sabah Nur, not yet.
Sabah Nur wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Myy manages to pass to side control.
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.
Sabah Nur is trying to get back to full guard.
Myy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sabah Nur is looking to control Myy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sabah Nur avoid being mounted?
Myy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sabah Nur!
Sabah Nur wants to hold on but Myy pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sabah Nur manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sabah Nur trying to control from the bottom.
Sabah Nur is trying to get back to full guard.
Sabah Nur is trying to control but Myy manages to pass to mount!
Sabah Nur throwing hammer fists to the chest of Myy. What's that going to do exactly?
Myy looking to control but Sabah Nur is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Myy manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sabah Nur to take his back!
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.
Myy controlling well, preventing Sabah Nur from escaping the position.
Sabah Nur trying to control but not successfully.
Sabah Nur tries to break free.
Myy is not going to allow Sabah Nur to sit and survive in this position.
Sabah Nur manages to reverse the position and now he's in Myy's guard. Nice work there by Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Myy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sabah Nur, into his guard.
Sabah Nur looks gassed!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sabah Nur looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Myy passes 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 Pikku Myy will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Myy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sabah Nur.
Myy misses with a wild body shot.
Myy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sabah Nur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Myy throws out the jab.
Sabah Nur slips under a jab.
Myy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sabah Nur doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Myy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabah Nur ducks under a wild hook from Myy.
Sabah Nur shoots in for a takedown but Myy shows good takedown defense.
A combination from Myy does no damage.
Pikku Myy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sabah Nur moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Sabah Nur.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Myy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sabah Nur slips a straight right by Myy.
Pikku Myy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Myy misses with a hook.
Myy throws a jab but it's blocked by Sabah Nur.
A jab from Myy misses.
Myy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Myy misses with a looping left.
Sabah Nur drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sabah Nur drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Myy dives on top into guard.
Sabah Nur is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Myy rolls with it to try and escape but Sabah Nur cranks on the arm and Myy is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). En Sabah Nur!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Massa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Europha Emanuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emanuel has chosen I'm Not Jesus - Apocalyptica as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Europha Emanuel was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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163 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Massa!
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, Europha Emanuel!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Massa shoots in and bounces Emanuel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Massa is looking to stand up but Emanuel won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emanuel wants to sweep but no luck.
Emanuel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Emanuel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Massa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Massa tries to get out of the position.
Still in half guard, Emanuel seems content to control.
Massa is trying to stand back up but Emanuel is controlling him
Emanuel is pressing down on Massa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Massa is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emanuel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Massa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Emanuel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Emanuel stalling.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Massa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Massa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Emanuel as Massa shoots in.
Nice uppercut there from Emanuel.
A slow jab from Emanuel misses its intended target.
Europha Emanuel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emanuel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Massa manages to avoid it.
Massa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Emanuel.
The fight stays on the outside here - Emanuel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Emanuel throws a shot from downtown. Massa moves away and avoids it.
Massa moves away from the strike by Emanuel.
Massa throws a head kick that misses.
Emanuel takes a swing at Massa's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel has managed to clinch.
Emanuel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Massa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Massa throws a head kick that misses.
Emanuel thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from Emanuel finds it's target.
Massa is breathing heavily.
Emanuel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Massa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Massa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Emanuel drops Massa with a straight right hand, right on the button! Emanuel follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Europha Emanuel!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ashur Perun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Gorvinskichev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perun kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Judith. Gorvinskichev has chosen What's Hardcore? as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ashur Perun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Gorvinskichev!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perun bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Steve Gorvinskichev has been cut.
Perun misses with a series of wild punches.
Gorvinskichev defending well as Perun loads up on a big left hand.
Perun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Perun looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Perun takes a swing at Gorvinskichev's ribcage but misses.
Perun tries to clinch but Gorvinskichev moves out of range.
Perun throws a right and a left that Gorvinskichev avoids nicely.
Gorvinskichev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Perun.
Perun looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Perun throws out a loose jab but Gorvinskichev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perun lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Perun 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gorvinskichev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perun misses the jab.
Perun smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gorvinskichev moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perun misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ashur Perun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perun throws a lazy right hand but Gorvinskichev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gorvinskichev scores with the left hand. Perun knows he should have avoided that one.
Perun is breathing heavily.
Gorvinskichev gets a clinch.
Gorvinskichev slowing the pace effectively.
Gorvinskichev lands a body punch in the clinch.
Perun being controlled against the cage.
Perun is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gorvinskichev has Perun pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Steve Gorvinskichev.
Perun throws a series of punches but Gorvinskichev moves out of range.
Perun throws out a loose jab but Gorvinskichev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ashur Perun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Perun thows a left - swing and a miss!
Perun connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perun gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Ashur Perun has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perun misses with a looping left.
Gorvinskichev tests Perun's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Perun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gorvinskichev.
Gorvinskichev lands with a nice body punch.
Gorvinskichev drives through and clinches with Perun against the cage.
Gorvinskichev pulls guard successfully.
Perun postures up.
Gorvinskichev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Perun doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Perun manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gorvinskichev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Perun is one step ahead there.
Gorvinskichev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorvinskichev wants to sweep but no luck.
Gorvinskichev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Perun manages to get himself to full guard.
Perun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gorvinskichev is one step ahead there.
Gorvinskichev passes Perun's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gorvinskichev wants to take a breather but Perun is having none of it.
Gorvinskichev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gorvinskichev trying to control from Perun's half guard. Perun has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gorvinskichev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gorvinskichev trying to control but Perun is working from the bottom.
Perun throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gorvinskichev wants to control from the top but Perun keeps moving.
Perun pulls Gorvinskichev in close to his closed guard and prevents Gorvinskichev from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gorvinskichev avoids the body shot from Perun.
Gorvinskichev ducks under a wild hook from Perun.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Gorvinskichev dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gorvinskichev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perun throws out the jab.
Gorvinskichev staying out of range there.
Gorvinskichev lands a lovely overhand right.
Perun's corner calls for a 1-2. Perun obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Perun gets caught flat footed, as Gorvinskichev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gorvinskichev trying to control but Perun is working from the bottom.
Gorvinskichev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gorvinskichev advances position into side control!
Perun wants to control but Gorvinskichev postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perun is looking for a sweep.
Gorvinskichev has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Perun!
Gorvinskichev is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Perun can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perun tries to lock up and control but Gorvinskichev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Perun is squirming around, avoiding Gorvinskichev's attempts to control the action.
Perun is trying desperately to improve position.
Perun is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gorvinskichev has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Perun's face.
Gorvinskichev controlling from mount.
Gorvinskichev lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Perun hang on?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perun is trying desperately to improve position.
Gorvinskichev wants to control the pace but Perun is squirming around nicely.
Perun tries to hold on but Gorvinskichev pushes him away.
Gorvinskichev has hold of Perun's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Perun manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gorvinskichev wants to control the pace but Perun is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorvinskichev lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Perun wants to control but Gorvinskichev is having none of it.
Gorvinskichev prevents Perun from getting the reversal.
Perun is squirming around, avoiding Gorvinskichev's attempts to control the action.
Perun slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gorvinskichev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Perun keeps working.
Perun tries to roll over but Gorvinskichev keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorvinskichev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Perun landing strikes from the bottom.
Perun pushes Gorvinskichev off looking to stand but Gorvinskichev dives back in and keeps control.
Gorvinskichev is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Perun has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gorvinskichev is working for a kimura but Perun is defending it quite comfortably.
Gorvinskichev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Gorvinskichev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
The fighters circle momentarily. Perun darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot lands for Gorvinskichev.
Steve Gorvinskichev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perun lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Perun closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gorvinskichev counters with a nice uppercut.
Perun throws a big shot that misses.
Gorvinskichev avoids the body shot from Perun.
Perun is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gorvinskichev.
Gorvinskichev instigates a clinch.
A short left from Gorvinskichev.
Gorvinskichev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Perun has had enough of the clinch but Gorvinskichev keeps him there for the moment.
Perun tries to break the clinch but Gorvinskichev is controlling the position.
Gorvinskichev prevents Perun from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Gorvinskichev.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Perun is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Perun is trying to break the clinch but Gorvinskichev has him pressed against the cage.
Gorvinskichev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Perun is looking to break free of the clinch but Gorvinskichev has double underhooks.
Perun can't break the clinch.
Perun letting Gorvinskichev take a breather here.
Knees to the body from Perun.
Perun can't break the clinch.
Perun can't break the clinch.
Gorvinskichev looking to slow down the pace here.
Gorvinskichev taking a breather.
Gorvinskichev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Perun prevents it.
Perun breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perun rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gorvinskichev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gorvinskichev lands with a shot to the body.
Gorvinskichev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Perun's guard.
Gorvinskichev passes Perun's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Perun has a hand on Gorvinskichev's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gorvinskichev takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Gorvinskichev lands a nice shot to the head.
Gorvinskichev in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gorvinskichev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Perun is looking to escape.
A nice elbow there by Gorvinskichev.
Gorvinskichev looking for a guillotine from mount but Perun is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorvinskichev working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gorvinskichev wants to control the pace but Perun is squirming around nicely.
Gorvinskichev works his way to his opponent's back.
Gorvinskichev tightening his grip on Perun, looking for the choke.
Perun is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gorvinskichev gets his way!
Ashur Perun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gorvinskichev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gorvinskichev working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perun rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gorvinskichev trying to control from half guard but Perun is working away.
Gorvinskichev passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perun wants to control but Gorvinskichev is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Gorvinskichev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gorvinskichev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Gorvinskichev!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between math scolar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Simpleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Frankie Simpleton enters the cage!
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, math scolar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frankie Simpleton!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpleton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but scolar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
scolar moves out of range as Simpleton strikes.
Simpleton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Simpleton explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Simpleton connects with a nice looking jab.
Simpleton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frankie Simpleton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpleton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but scolar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simpleton waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract scolar.
Simpleton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Simpleton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Simpleton doesn't manage to clinch there - scolar circles away.
Simpleton scores with a nice strike.
It looks like math scolar has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simpleton connects with a nice cross there... scolar is looking wobbly and Simpleton recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send scolar to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Simpleton jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frankie Simpleton!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fox kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cant Be Touched by Roy Jones Jr.. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rick Williams!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Fox.
Fox lands a left and a right that sends Williams crashing to the canvas! Fox dives into mount looking to finish!
Williams is rocked!
It looks like Rick Williams has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams tries to buck Fox off but he can't manage it.
Williams is still in real trouble! Can Fox finish him?
Williams seems to have recovered his senses.
Fox looking to control but Williams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williams can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fox takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Williams wants to hold on but Fox pushes him away.
Williams might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fox kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox tries to control but Williams wriggling away.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
Fox looking to control but Williams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Williams is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Williams keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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.
Williams's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Fox avoids the attempt from Williams to control.
Williams working to try and regain half guard.
Williams holds on to Fox as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Williams is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Williams tries to hold on but Fox pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Rick Williams just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fox lands a hook that stumbles Williams back into the cage. Fox follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Williams to the canvas! Fox pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Williams has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Brian Fox!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Arealius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Arealius's choice of entrance music: Ministry Rock. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Anthony Arealius enters the cage!
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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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronaldo Ferreira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anthony Arealius!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arealius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferreira.
Arealius tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferreira throws a series of punches but Arealius moves out of range.
Arealius throws a head kick that misses.
Arealius fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A big right from Arealius misses.
Ferreira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arealius misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Arealius fails with the takedown.
Ronaldo Ferreira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Arealius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arealius misses with a takedown attempt - Ferreira sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ferreira's corner calls for a 1-2. Ferreira obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arealius throws a head kick but Ferreira moves out of range.
Ferreira throws a head kick that misses.
Arealius moves in looking to clinch but Ferreira pushes him off.
Arealius has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ferreira finds it's way round the side to connect with Arealius's head.
Ferreira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Arealius misses with some punches.
Ferreira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Ferreira misses.
A head kick by Arealius misses
and Ferreira counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferreira lands a nice shot to the body.
Arealius looks gassed!
Arealius closes the distance but Ferreira moves to the side
and Ferreira counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arealius is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ferreira steps into range and cracks Arealius with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Arealius flops backwards and Ferreira dives into his guard looking to finish!
Arealius is rocked!
Ferreira lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Arealius is still in real trouble! Can Ferreira finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Arealius seems to have recovered his senses.
Ferreira scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ferreira tries to stand but Arealius is controlling from the bottom.
Ferreira is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ferreira is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferreira throwing strikes but missing.
Arealius avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ferreira throwing strikes but missing.
Ferreira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arealius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferreira is one step ahead there.
Ferreira looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ferreira wanted to stand there but Arealius had control of the position.
Ferreira keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Arealius's head.
Arealius looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ferreira passes into half guard.
Ferreira not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ferreira is nestled in close to Arealius, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Arealius is staying active underneath Ferreira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Arealius trying to control from the bottom.
Ferreira trying to mount his opponent but Arealius defends it.
Ferreira scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferreira wants to pass to mount but Arealius is defending the position.
Arealius is trying to get back to full guard.
Ferreira seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Ferreira dominated that 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.
Arealius fails with the takedown
and Ferreira counters with a nice uppercut.
Arealius with a poor takedown
and Ferreira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Arealius misses with a takedown
and Ferreira counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ronaldo Ferreira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Arealius.
A telegraphed right hand from Arealius misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ferreira, as that shot connected.
Ferreira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arealius.
Arealius fails with the takedown
and Ferreira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arealius is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferreira scores a takedown into full mount!
BOOM! Ferreira connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira looking to control but Arealius is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
BOOM! Ferreira connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Arealius is desperately trying to improve his position but Ferreira has a good base and remains in mount.
Ferreira 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.
Ferreira looking to control but Arealius is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ferreira takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Arealius is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ferreira connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Arealius is in a horrible position here. Ferreira smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arealius swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Arealius wants to control but Ferreira is having none of it.
Ferreira in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Arealius is working to get back to half guard.
Ferreira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arealius can do to turn this around?
Ferreira putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ferreira cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arealius is bucking up trying to escape but Ferreira cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ferreira with shots to the head and body - Arealius looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ferreira is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Arealius can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira scoring with strikes but Arealius is staying in there.
Ferreira connects with a bit shot that sees Arealius covering up! More strikes from Arealius and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ferreira is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronaldo Ferreira!
Ronaldo Ferreira retains his middleweight title!
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pop
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mgr
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