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Kings of Rio 46 - Punch Drunk PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashur Perun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Still D.R.E. Perun has chosen Judith as his entrance music. Jamal Jones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ashur Perun's chin.
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254 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jamal Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ashur Perun!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Jamal Jones has been cut.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perun.
Perun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perun misses with a hook.
Perun fakes the body blow, causing Jones to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Jones goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ashur Perun!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maurice Irvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateus Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mateus Santiago has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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209 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maurice Irvin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mateus Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Irvin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Santiago tries to close the distance and clinch up but Irvin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Irvin looks for a takedown but Santiago sprawls well.
Santiago tries to clinch up.
Irvin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santiago.
Irvin scores with a takedown into Santiago's guard.
Irvin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irvin looking to sit in guard and control but Santiago gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Irvin looking for a sweep. Not yet Irvin, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irvin controls Santiago momentarily but Santiago frees himself.
Santiago wants to stand and escape but instead Irvin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Irvin content to stall in guard here.
Irvin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Irvin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Santiago can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irvin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Irvin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Santiago is letting Irvin control him for a moment.
Irvin wants to control but Santiago is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Irvin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Irvin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Santiago has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Irvin but great work by Santiago.
Irvin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Irvin is trying to control but can't.
Santiago wants to stand up but Irvin is controlling the position.
Santiago is looking for a kimura but Irvin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Santiago to get the leverage.
Santiago looks gassed!
Irvin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Irvin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santiago doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Santiago manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Irvin looking to control but Santiago passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Irvin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Santiago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Santiago closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Santiago blocks a head kick by Irvin.
Irvin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Irvin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Santiago tries to clinch up but Irvin circles away and keeps his distance.
Maurice Irvin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santiago moves in looking to clinch but Irvin pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irvin looks to score with a jab to the body but Santiago is just out of range.
Santiago wants to clinch.
Irvin circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Santiago looking to throw knees to the head but Irvin is blocking nicely.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Irvin.
Irvin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Santiago is breathing heavily.
Irvin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Irvin is looking to break free of the clinch but Santiago has double underhooks.
Santiago goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Irvin prevents Santiago from breaking the clinch.
Santiago is pressed up against the cage. Irvin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Santiago down to the mat. Santiago avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Irvin scores with a four punch combination!
Irvin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Irvin.
Irvin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Santiago but Santiago pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maurice Irvin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Irvin tries for a takedown but Santiago sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Irvin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irvin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mateus Santiago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Irvin lands a jab to Santiago's midsection.
Irvin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santiago takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Irvin looks to score with a jab to the body but Santiago is just out of range.
Irvin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Irvin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Irvin lands a head kick. Santiago smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Santiago tries to clinch but Irvin is having none of it.
Irvin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Santiago is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Irvin.
Irvin scores with a jab.
Santiago is rocked!
Maurice Irvin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Irvin lands a huge takedown. Santiago is out but the ref is slow to react and Irvin lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Santiago lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maurice Irvin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Steve West has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rick Williams!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
West doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
West checks a leg kick.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
West tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
West throws a leg kick
and Williams makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
West throws a leg kick
and Williams counters with a head kick that drops West!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Williams steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! West is out on his feet! Williams sets himself and nearly takes West's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rick Williams!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mandla Bangizwe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Gorvinskichev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gorvinskichev has chosen New Noise as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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230 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mandla Bangizwe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Gorvinskichev!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorvinskichev's corner calls for a 1-2. Gorvinskichev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bangizwe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Steve Gorvinskichev has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gorvinskichev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bangizwe's head.
Gorvinskichev throws a right and a left that Bangizwe avoids nicely.
Bangizwe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gorvinskichev.
Bangizwe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bangizwe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bangizwe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bangizwe is rocked!
Gorvinskichev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gorvinskichev showed some decent athleticism there.
Bangizwe is staying active underneath Gorvinskichev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gorvinskichev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gorvinskichev is tying to control. Bangizwe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Gorvinskichev wants to free his trapped foot but Bangizwe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gorvinskichev lands a nice short elbow.
Bangizwe won't allow Gorvinskichev to pass to mount.
Gorvinskichev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bangizwe tries to lock up and control but Gorvinskichev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bangizwe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gorvinskichev working for a submission but Bangizwe is keeping him at bay.
Gorvinskichev thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bangizwe wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gorvinskichev.
Bangizwe tries to reverse the position but Gorvinskichev maintains control.
Gorvinskichev trying to control but Bangizwe is having none of it.
Gorvinskichev misses with a head shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bangizwe is looking to improve his position but Gorvinskichev isn't that keen on the idea.
Gorvinskichev punching from mount but Bangizwe doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gorvinskichev.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gorvinskichev swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bangizwe is now in Gorvinskichev's guard. A big mistake from Gorvinskichev there, giving up the dominant position!
Gorvinskichev trying to keep a closed guard but Bangizwe is proving a slippery customer.
Gorvinskichev throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bangizwe escapes and throws Gorvinskichev's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bangizwe wants to control but Gorvinskichev is keeping him busy.
Gorvinskichev manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gorvinskichev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bangizwe defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorvinskichev wants to work for an arm triangle but Bangizwe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gorvinskichev looks gassed!
Bangizwe is controlling Gorvinskichev's trapped leg to prevent Gorvinskichev from advancing to side control.
Gorvinskichev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gorvinskichev looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gorvinskichev is looking to stall here but Bangizwe recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Gorvinskichev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Gorvinskichev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bangizwe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bangizwe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mandla Bangizwe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Bangizwe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bangizwe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bangizwe takes a swing at Gorvinskichev's ribcage but misses.
Gorvinskichev throws a combination that misses
and Bangizwe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That has opened up Steve Gorvinskichev's cut even more.
Mandla Bangizwe is winning the standup battle so far.
Gorvinskichev blocks a head kick by Bangizwe.
Bangizwe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bangizwe. Gorvinskichev shrugs it off though.
Bangizwe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bangizwe is looking to slow Gorvinskichev down with leg kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bangizwe.
Gorvinskichev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gorvinskichev is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangizwe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bangizwe keeps Gorvinskichev at a distance using the push kick.
Bangizwe connects with a high kick.
The cut above Steve Gorvinskichev's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bangizwe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bangizwe is looking to slow Gorvinskichev down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bangizwe fails to land with a series of punches.
Gorvinskichev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bangizwe pinned against the cage. Bangizwe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mandla Bangizwe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bangizwe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gorvinskichev takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bangizwe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gorvinskichev. That did some damage!
A solid leg kick lands there for Bangizwe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gorvinskichev takes a step back to recover.
Bangizwe scores with a shot to the body.
Bangizwe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the body from Gorvinskichev misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bangizwe lands a head kick. Gorvinskichev smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bangizwe lands a head kick. Gorvinskichev smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gorvinskichev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gorvinskichev thows a body shot but no joy.
Bangizwe ducks right into an uppercut from Gorvinskichev.
Gorvinskichev thows a body shot but no joy.
Gorvinskichev doesn't manage to clinch there - Bangizwe circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe slips a jab from Gorvinskichev.
Bangizwe ducks under a wild hook from Gorvinskichev.
Steve Gorvinskichev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bangizwe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gorvinskichev swinging wilding here.
Bangizwe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bangizwe.
Gorvinskichev takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gorvinskichev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gorvinskichev swings for the body but Bangizwe moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bangizwe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Bangizwe.
Bangizwe scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe thows a body shot but no joy.
Gorvinskichev has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bangizwe.
Gorvinskichev misses with a body shot.
Bangizwe is looking to wear down Gorvinskichev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bangizwe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bangizwe misses with a body shot.
Gorvinskichev tries to clinch up but Bangizwe circles away and keeps his distance.
Bangizwe tries to land a front kick but Gorvinskichev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gorvinskichev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bangizwe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bangizwe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bangizwe scores with a nice body kick.
Bangizwe misses with a combination
and Bangizwe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bangizwe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gorvinskichev's head.
Gorvinskichev misses with a double jab
and Bangizwe finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mandla Bangizwe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steve Gorvinskichev's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bangizwe scores with a head kick.
Bangizwe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gorvinskichev throws a good cross that connects.
Bangizwe lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gorvinskichev throws a hook to the side of Bangizwe's head but Bangizwe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bangizwe slips a jab from Gorvinskichev.
Bangizwe scores with a leg kick.
Gorvinskichev tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bangizwe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gorvinskichev.
Gorvinskichev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gorvinskichev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bangizwe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Steve Gorvinskichev's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Steve Gorvinskichev's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mandla Bangizwe!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Palowakski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palowakski comes into the arena with Burning Down the House blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Solid Muay Thai
Powerful |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fred Palowakski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Doe!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doe lands a head kick!
It looks like Fred Palowakski has been cut.
Doe is looking to clinch but Palowakski is avoiding it.
Doe tries to clinch but Palowakski moves out of range.
Doe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Palowakski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Palowakski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Palowakski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Doe doesn't seem bothered though.
Doe moves in looking to clinch but Palowakski pushes him off.
Palowakski throws a jab but it's blocked by Doe.
Doe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Doe darts in trying to clinch
and Palowakski counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Palowakski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Doe darts in trying to clinch
enabling Palowakski to counter with a crisp jab.
Palowakski cracks Doe with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Palowakski has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Doe to stand back up!
Doe is rocked!
Doe doesn't manage to clinch there - Palowakski circles away.
Doe is still on wobbly legs! Can Palowakski finish him?
Palowakski lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Doe - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Palowakski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fred Palowakski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Victor Gregorivich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregorivich comes to the cage accompanied by The Pot. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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165 lbs
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169 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Gregorivich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galvao closes the distance and clinches up with Gregorivich, looking for a takedown. Galvao pushes Gregorivich against the cage but Gregorivich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gregorivich changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Galvao looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Galvao manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gregorivich's best efforts.
Galvao is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gregorivich's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gregorivich's back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Galvao's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gregorivich trying to control the position but Galvao manages to sink in the hooks.
Galvao wants to control but Gregorivich is keeping busy.
Gregorivich wants to control his opponent's hands but Galvao gets his hands free.
Gregorivich is in bad spot here.
Gregorivich rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gregorivich manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Galvao 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.
Galvao preventing the sweep.
Gregorivich keeping moving, preventing Galvao from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregorivich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Galvao is one step ahead there.
Galvao wants to pass the guard but Gregorivich is keeping the position.
Galvao trying to control the position from guard on top but Gregorivich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gregorivich is on top in guard.
Gregorivich drops back looking for a leg! Galvao is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Galvao manages to kick Gregorivich off! Gregorivich jumps back into Galvao's guard.
Gregorivich is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Galvao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gregorivich is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gregorivich passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gregorivich working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gregorivich trying to control the position but Galvao is working away.
Galvao parries the strikes from Gregorivich easily there. Gregorivich is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Galvao to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gregorivich works to advance to full mount. Galvao defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Galvao wants to hold on but Gregorivich pushes him away.
Gregorivich wants to finish this one by submission but Galvao is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gregorivich.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregorivich wants to control the pace but Galvao is squirming around nicely.
Gregorivich has control of Galvao's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Galvao regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Galvao tries to hold on but Gregorivich pushes him away.
Galvao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gregorivich looking to control but Galvao is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Galvao is trying to escape the mount.
Galvao wants to control but Gregorivich is having none of it.
Galvao is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gregorivich tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gregorivich trying to control but Galvao is having none of it.
Galvao taking shots to the head.
Gregorivich prevents Galvao from getting the reversal.
Galvao is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Galvao looks gassed!
Gregorivich has control of Galvao's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Galvao regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gregorivich punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Gregorivich dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice shot lands for Gregorivich.
Gregorivich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gregorivich lands a right hook to the body.
Gregorivich tries to clinch but Galvao moves out of range.
Galvao blocks a jab.
Victor Gregorivich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gregorivich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Galvao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gregorivich scores with a jab to the body.
Gregorivich misses with a takedown attempt
and Galvao counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gregorivich tries to clinch but Galvao moves away
and Galvao counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gregorivich seems keen to control Galvao's posture.
Galvao passes Gregorivich's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gregorivich is pressing down on Galvao's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gregorivich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Galvao sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao wants to control from the top but Gregorivich keeps moving.
Gregorivich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Galvao 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.
Gregorivich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Galvao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gregorivich manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Galvao manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregorivich stopping the sweep attempt from Galvao.
Gregorivich advances to half guard.
Gregorivich wants to pass the guard but Galvao is defending well.
Gregorivich is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Galvao defends it well.
Gregorivich passes to side control.
Gregorivich swings around for an armbar but Galvao sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gregorivich's guard.
Galvao pushing down on Gregorivich's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Galvao is pressing down on Gregorivich's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gregorivich is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao stalling.
Gregorivich gets full guard.
Gregorivich working for a triangle but Galvao defends it easily.
Galvao is looking to work some ground and pound but Gregorivich has wrist control.
Galvao trying to control but Gregorivich is working from the bottom.
Gregorivich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gregorivich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregorivich working for a triangle but Galvao defends it easily.
Gregorivich has his foot on Galvao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Galvao works his way back into a safe position though.
Galvao not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gregorivich keeping moving, preventing Galvao from controlling successfully.
Gregorivich looking for a sweep. Not yet Gregorivich, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gregorivich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Galvao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gregorivich is trying to hold Galvao in close to prevent damage but Galvao has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Gregorivich dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gregorivich looks to clinch
and Galvao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Victor Gregorivich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gregorivich wants to clinch but Galvao slips to the side
and Galvao counters with a takedown into side control.
Galvao is trying to get an arm triangle but Gregorivich is defending well.
Galvao is looking to take a break and control but Gregorivich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gregorivich sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gregorivich regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gregorivich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gregorivich lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Galvao!
Galvao is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao is trying to escape the mount but Gregorivich keeps good control and instead manages to take Galvao's back.
Gregorivich is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Galvao is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gregorivich patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Galvao breaks Gregorivich's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Galvao 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.
Gregorivich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Galvao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Galvao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregorivich tries to strike from the bottom.
Gregorivich had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Galvao is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Gregorivich Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Galvao's back instead.
Galvao trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gregorivich looking for the choke from the back.
Gregorivich trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Gregorivich is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Galvao knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Galvao for a finish.
Galvao rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Galvao.
Victor Gregorivich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gregorivich is working Galvao over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gregorivich trying to control the position from guard on top but Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gregorivich slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gregorivich working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Galvao is not content to let Gregorivich control the position.
Anderson Galvao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Galvao struggling a bit here.
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.
Gregorivich thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gregorivich tries to move to mount but Galvao blocks the move with his legs.
Galvao is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gregorivich laying and praying for a moment but Galvao takes advantage and regains half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Galvao wants to improve his position but Gregorivich is controlling well.
Gregorivich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Galvao keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Gregorivich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gregorivich has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Gregorivich!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Falcone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Falcone comes into the arena with BLACK HAWK DOWN blaring out of the sound system. Fox has chosen Cant Be Touched by Roy Jones Jr. as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Falcone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Fox!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox throws out a loose jab but Falcone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fox thows a body kick. Falcone tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fox closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fox lands in his opponent's guard.
Fox must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Falcone is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falcone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fox has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Falcone is proving hard to escape from.
Fox trying to control but Falcone is working from the bottom.
Falcone working for a triangle but Fox defends it easily.
Falcone wants to sweep here but Fox controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox stands and throws Falcone's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Falcone is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fox's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fox tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Falcone moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fox gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fox feints and then cracks Falcone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Falcone down.
Fox dances in with a quick combination. Falcone is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Fox snaps Falcone's head back. Falcone stumbles backwards against the cage. Fox steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Falcone's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Falcone just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brian Fox!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Sabrol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Porter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sabrol comes to the cage accompanied by Snap Your Fingers Snap Your Neck. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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24
173 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
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179 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Sabrol!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Porter!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabrol lands a nice shot that snaps Porter's head back.
Porter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sabrol but Sabrol pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sabrol throws out a powerful jab.
Sabrol misses with the combination.
Sabrol lands a jab to the nose.
Porter gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabrol is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Porter drops an elbow to the side of Sabrol's head.
Porter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Porter tries to pass to full mount but Sabrol defends it.
Porter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Porter throwing shots but Sabrol is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Porter is pressing down on Sabrol's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sabrol is holding on for now.
Sabrol looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sabrol looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sabrol connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sabrol moves out of range of the body kick from Porter.
Chris Porter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sabrol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Porter tries to keep at a distance but Sabrol has taken the fight into the clinch.
Porter slows down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Porter.
A head punch on the inside from Porter fails to land.
Porter misses with a punch to the body.
Sabrol breaks from the clinch.
Sabrol throws the left hand but Porter avoids the punch easily.
Sabrol takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Porter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sabrol scores with a one two! Porter had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Chris Porter has been cut.
Porter looks gassed!
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!
Porter tries to move into range but Sabrol moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabrol blocks a head kick by Porter.
Sabrol bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Porter's head backwards.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sabrol misses with the combination.
Jab from Sabrol.
Porter is rocked!
Porter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sabrol as he avoids it easily.
Sabrol drops Porter with a naaaaasty hook - Porter is in real trouble here! Sabrol dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Sabrol!
Ricardo Sabrol retains his welterweight title!
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