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ECA - Perseverance PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Oscar Bluth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for George Oscar Bluth has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Oscar Bluth!
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, Scott Summers!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bluth throws a combination. Summers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Summers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
George Oscar Bluth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Summers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Summers has a takedown stuffed.
Summers avoids the head kick by Bluth.
Summers takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bluth goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Summers drives through with a takedown into guard.
Summers drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bluth looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bluth looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bluth!
Bluth really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bluth's best efforts.
Summers is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Bluth pulls his head out easily.
Summers throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Summers is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Bluth pulls his head out easily.
Summers is looking to escape.
Bluth has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Summers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Summers is looking to get to half guard.
Bluth trying to control but Summers is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Summers slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bluth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Summers keeps working.
Summers strikes from the bottom but Bluth passes into mount!
Summers flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Summers regains half guard.
Bluth moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Summers.
Bluth trying to control the position but Summers is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers is looking to regain half guard here but Bluth keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bluth remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Summers throws a couple of strikes there.
Summers manages to get back to half guard.
Summers is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Bluth pulls his head out easily.
Summers wants to sweep but Bluth has passed to side control!
Summers is looking to regain half guard here but Bluth keeps moving and retains side control.
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.
Summers gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Summers pushes Bluth off but Bluth dives into side control.
Summers looks gassed!
Bluth taking a breather here.
Bluth trying to control the action but Summers is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Scott Summers will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bluth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bluth throws a head kick that misses.
Summers takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bluth lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bluth misses with a body kick.
Bluth throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bluth misses with a body kick.
Bluth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bluth misses with a wild combination.
Bluth misses with a wild body shot.
Summers shoots for a double leg takedown but Bluth sprawls well. He's pushed Summers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Summers with that takedown attempt.
Bluth throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
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.
Bluth throws a nice head kick!
A combination from Bluth does no damage.
Summers takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bluth decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Summers wants to get back to his feet.
Summers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Summers punching from the bottom.
Bluth is looking to take a break and control but Summers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bluth is really struggling to control Summers but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers strikes from the bottom but Bluth passes into mount!
Summers keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Summers is squirming around, avoiding Bluth's attempts to control the action.
Summers throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bluth. What's that going to do exactly?
Bluth controlling the pace for now.
Summers bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Summers postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Summers cracks Bluth with a solid left hand.
Summers drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bluth manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Summers has Bluth in his guard.
Summers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Summers is breathing heavily.
Summers is looking for a triangle but Bluth pushes his legs off easily.
Bluth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Oscar Bluth dominated that second round.
That's time! Bluth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bluth - that will leave a mark!
A head kick misses from Bluth.
Summers takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Summers throws the left hand but Bluth avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bluth throws a combination. Summers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bluth misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bluth throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bluth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bluth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bluth lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Summers scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bluth is trying to get back to half guard.
Summers working the strikes but Bluth uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Summers 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.
Summers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bluth looks like he's trying to stand up.
Summers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Summers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Summers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Summers prevents Bluth from improving his position.
Summers is thwarting Bluth's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Summers seems to be working for a kimura but Bluth defends the submission attempt.
Summers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bluth has hold of Summers's hands but Summers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Summers is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bluth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Summers is working away from the top position though.
Summers thows a huge punch but Bluth dodges it nicely.
Summers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Summers seems to be working for a kimura but Bluth defends the submission attempt.
Scott Summers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Summers is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bluth defends it well.
Bluth is looking to control Summers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bluth avoid being mounted?
Summers thows a huge punch but Bluth dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bluth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bluth content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Scott Summers.
I think Summers has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Scott Summers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vandis Campeno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, BJ Penn!
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, Vandis Campeno!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn shoots in and bounces Campeno off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Penn wants to control from the top but Campeno keeps moving.
Campeno has Penn pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Penn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Campeno.
Campeno is trying to control the position but Penn postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Campeno keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Penn works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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.
Penn is keen to just control but Campeno is a slippery customer.
Penn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Campeno doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Penn.
Penn stops Campeno from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campeno keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Penn wants to control but Campeno is keeping him busy.
Penn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Campeno is just riding it out for now. Penn eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Still in half guard, Penn seems content to control.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Penn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Penn.
Penn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Campeno scores with a body shot.
Campeno throws a jab when Penn was well out of range.
Penn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campeno throws the left hand but Penn avoids the punch easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Campeno tries for a takedown but Penn circles away easily
and Penn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Penn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Penn 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.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from Campeno.
Penn throws a head kick but Campeno moves out of range.
Penn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Campeno but Campeno pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Penn walks into a stiff left hand from Campeno.
Penn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Penn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Penn lands in his opponent's guard.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Campeno is keeping the position.
Penn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campeno wants to sweep here but Penn controlling him for the moment.
Campeno manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Penn manages to get himself to full guard.
Penn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Campeno gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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.
Campeno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Penn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Penn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Campeno from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Campeno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Campeno stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.
Penn has his foot on Campeno's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Campeno works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Penn wants to get back to his feet but Campeno is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Campeno wanted to stand there but Penn had control of the position.
Penn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Campeno is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Penn dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Penn cracks Campeno with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Vandis Campeno has been cut.
Penn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Campeno looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Penn trying to control the position but Campeno is working away.
Penn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Penn is trying to get an arm triangle but Campeno is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campeno can't do much from the bottom here.
Penn scoring with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Penn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Penn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Campeno is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Campeno tries to bench press Penn off him but Penn keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campeno takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Penn taking a break here but Campeno is having none of it and regains half guard.
Penn is keen to just control but Campeno is a slippery customer.
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.
Penn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Campeno is just riding it out for now. Penn eventually gives up the hold.
Penn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penn is keen to just control but Campeno is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
BJ Penn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Penn 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BJ Penn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angola Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Humberto Villegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Good, The Bad & The Ugly theme. 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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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Angola Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Humberto Villegas!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Villegas.
Villegas misses with a two punch combination.
Bob tries to clinch there but Villegas circles away.
Villegas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bob stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Some wild striking there from Villegas.
Villegas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Villegas jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bob manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Villegas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Villegas is trying to get an arm triangle but Bob is defending well.
Bob tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Villegas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Villegas is looking for a kimura but Bob is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Villegas to get the leverage.
Bob is looking to improve his position.
Bob gets full guard.
Villegas won't allow Bob to sweep him here.
Villegas has gone for a leg lock! Bob slips out almost immediately though and dives into Villegas's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Villegas looks gassed!
Villegas is looking for a triangle but Bob pushes his legs off easily.
Bob stays in close to Villegas's body and controls the position.
Villegas had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Bob is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Villegas Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Bob's back instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Villegas goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bob is on top in guard.
Villegas has his foot on Bob's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bob works his way back into a safe position though.
Bob slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bob wants to pass the guard but Villegas is keeping the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villegas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bob gets to his feet - Villegas follows without any prompting.
Bob clinches up against the ropes.
Bob missing with knees to the body.
Bob lands an elbow just above Villegas 's eye.
Bob tries to land knees in the clinch but Villegas avoids the damage to the body.
Bob comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bob creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Villegas's defenses.
Bob creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Villegas's defenses.
Bob comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Villegas tries for a takedown but Bob manages to get underhooks.
Bob tries to land knees in the clinch but Villegas avoids the damage to the body.
Villegas is trying to drag Bob to the mat but Bob just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Bob lands a nice elbow.
Bob lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Villegas wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Villegas.
Nice elbow from Bob.
Villegas managing to block the knees to the body from Bob.
A nice left hand lands by Bob.
Villegas wants a takedown.
Angola Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Humberto Villegas.
Villegas managing to block the knees to the body from Bob.
Bob lands an elbow inside that Villegas shrugs off.
A right handed body shot lands from Bob.
Bob lands a nice shot to the body.
Villegas has Bob pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Bob manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Villegas avoiding damage as Bob throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Bob.
Bob gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bob lands a damaging elbow.
Bob lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bob landing knees to the body.
Bob missing with knees to the body.
Villegas takes an elbow to the temple.
Bob missing with knees to the body.
Villegas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Villegas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bob walks away with a smile on his face. Villegas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bob keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Villegas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angola Bob dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Villegas blocks the body kick.
Bob is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Villegas misses with a double jab.
Villegas looks to throw the jab but Bob is out of range.
Bob wants to clinch.
Villegas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bob avoids a punch combination nicely.
Villegas misses with an uppercut. Bob saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villegas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bob.
Angola Bob is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bob closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Villegas is breathing heavily.
Bob missing with knees to the body.
Bob misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Villegas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Villegas.
Nice elbow from Bob.
Bob comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Bob.
Villegas tries to pull guard but Bob holds him up against the ropes and eventually Villegas drops back down to his feet.
Angola Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Humberto Villegas.
Villegas can't get the takedown.
Bob landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bob missing with knees to the body.
Bob lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bob lands an elbow that stopped Villegas in his tracks for a moment.
Bob tries to land knees in the clinch but Villegas avoids the damage to the body.
Bob lands a damaging elbow.
Bob tries to land knees in the clinch but Villegas avoids the damage to the body.
Bob lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Villegas.
Villegas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Villegas takes an elbow to the temple.
Bob gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Villegas.
Bob lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villegas takes an elbow to the temple.
Bob lands an elbow inside.
Villegas is working for takedown but Bob is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bob lands an elbow inside.
Bob lands a damaging elbow.
Villegas managing to block the knees to the body from Bob.
Bob trying to land knees to the body.
Bob scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Bob.
Bob trying to land knees to the body.
Bob pushes off an throws an elbow but Villegas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Villegas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bob missing with knees to the body.
Villegas is working for takedown but Bob is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bob lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bob lands an elbow just above Villegas 's eye.
Villegas jumps guard but Bob stands there with Villegas around his waist. Villegas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bob lands a nice elbow.
Bob lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Villegas is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Villegas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bob is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villegas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bob.
Bob gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Villegas is trying to drag Bob to the mat but Bob just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Bob lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bob creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Villegas's defenses.
Bob lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Bob.
Villegas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bob pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bob using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bob crunches a lovely knee into Villegas's ribcage.
Villegas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bob avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bob gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bob comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Villegas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Villegas pulls guard successfully.
Bob looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Villegas working for a triangle but Bob defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Villegas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bob passes into half guard.
Bob looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angola Bob dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bob slips a jab and a cross from Villegas.
Humberto Villegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bob misses with a body kick.
Bob moves in looking to clinch but Villegas pushes him off.
Villegas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bob counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Villegas is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Villegas fails to land the takedown.
Villegas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bob counters with a leg kick.
Bob fails in his attempt to clinch.
Villegas lands with a right hand.
Bob looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bob moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bob slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bob throws a series of punches but Villegas moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Villegas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bob finds it's way round the side to connect with Villegas's head.
A shot to the body from Bob misses
and Villegas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Villegas is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Bob still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Bob has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villegas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bob controlling the action here.
Villegas actively working from the bottom here.
Bob passes to side control.
Villegas is looking to regain half guard here but Bob keeps moving and retains side control.
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.
Villegas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Villegas is trying to get back to his feet.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bob has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Villegas!
Villegas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Bob there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bob - that will leave a mark!
Bob pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bob moves into the clinch successfully.
Villegas wants a takedown.
Angola Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Humberto Villegas.
Villegas takes an elbow to the temple.
Good body shot from Bob.
Villegas fails to pull guard.
Bob comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bob lands an elbow inside.
Bob gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Humberto Villegas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Villegas is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Bob gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Villegas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Villegas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bob just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Villegas takes an elbow to the temple.
A right handed body shot lands from Bob.
Bob missing with knees to the body.
Villegas manages to pull guard.
Villegas is looking for a triangle here but Bob uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Villegas is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob controlling the position.
Angola Bob is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Villegas tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bob presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Villegas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bob takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angola Bob showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bob, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angola Bob!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Khal Drogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasily Smyslov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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201 lbs
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190 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Khal Drogo!
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, Vasily Smyslov!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drogo looks to throw the jab but Smyslov is out of range.
Drogo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smyslov throws an overhand right that lands on Drogo's shoulder, as Drogo tries to avoid the shot.
Smyslov jabs Drogo right on the nose. Drogo blinks but takes it well.
Smyslov lands a right hook to the body.
Drogo throws a series of punches but Smyslov moves out of range.
Drogo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Drogo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drogo throws a body kick that misses.
Smyslov lands a nice shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Drogo as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Vasily Smyslov has been cut.
Drogo gets the takedown into side control.
Smyslov tries to buck Drogo off but Drogo is having none of it.
Drogo wants to control but Smyslov is keeping him busy.
Smyslov is looking for a sweep.
Drogo wants to control but Smyslov is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyslov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Drogo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smyslov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Drogo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smyslov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A shot to de liver by Smyslov. Beautiful body shot.
Drogo is breathing heavily.
Smyslov scores with a nice strike.
Drogo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Drogo misses with an uppercut.
Smyslov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Drogo misses with an uppercut. Smyslov saw that one coming.
Drogo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smyslov sprawls well initially but Drogo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Drogo wants to get back to his feet.
Smyslov moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drogo preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smyslov is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smyslov landing some decent shots from guard.
Drogo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smyslov trying to control the position from guard on top but Drogo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Drogo keeping full guard, as Smyslov tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smyslov misses with a body shot.
Drogo misses with a body kick.
Drogo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smyslov.
Smyslov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Drogo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Drogo misses the body punch
and Smyslov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drogo takes one on the button.
Drogo tries to move into range but Smyslov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Drogo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smyslov scores with a sloppy right hand. Drogo should have avoided that one.
Drogo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Drogo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smyslov lands a jab.
Drogo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smyslov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Drogo is not content to let Smyslov control the position.
Smyslov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Drogo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smyslov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Drogo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smyslov lands strikes from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drogo is pressing down on Smyslov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smyslov forces his way into half guard.
Drogo trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasily Smyslov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vasily Smyslov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A shot to de liver by Smyslov. Beautiful body shot.
Smyslov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smyslov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smyslov scores with a jab to the body.
Smyslov scores with a jab to the head.
Smyslov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smyslov misses with a two punch combination.
Drogo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smyslov lands a two punch combo.
Smyslov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smyslov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Drogo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smyslov connects with a body shot.
A punch combination from Smyslov misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smyslov, as that shot connected.
Drogo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Drogo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smyslov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drogo needs to keep his hands up - Smyslov had a free shot at his head there.
Khal Drogo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smyslov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyslov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Drogo keeping moving, preventing Smyslov from controlling successfully.
Smyslov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drogo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smyslov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Drogo's guard.
Smyslov wants to control but Drogo is keeping him busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smyslov connects with a nice short shot to Drogo's temple.
Drogo manages to get to full guard.
Smyslov scoring with some ground and pound.
Smyslov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drogo keeping moving, preventing Smyslov from controlling successfully.
Smyslov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov throws a big right hand that misses.
Smyslov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Drogo's head.
Smyslov trying to control but Drogo is working from the bottom.
Drogo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smyslov!
Drogo tries to control but Smyslov wriggling away.
Smyslov is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Drogo wants to control the pace but Smyslov is squirming around nicely.
Drogo blocks Smyslov's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Smyslov wants to hold on but Drogo pushes him away.
Smyslov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Drogo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Drogo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smyslov's head.
Smyslov gets back to full guard.
Smyslov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Drogo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smyslov is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smyslov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drogo has gone for a leg lock! Smyslov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Drogo's guard.
Vasily Smyslov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Drogo keeping moving, preventing Smyslov from controlling successfully.
Smyslov sitting in guard here, content to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smyslov trying to control the position from guard on top but Drogo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smyslov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasily Smyslov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vasily Smyslov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Smyslov blocks a head kick by Drogo.
Smyslov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smyslov swinging wilding here.
Smyslov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick misses from Drogo.
Smyslov with a hook.
Drogo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Smyslov gets back to full guard.
Smyslov wants to sweep but no luck.
Drogo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smyslov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smyslov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smyslov is controlling Drogo's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyslov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Smyslov controlling the position.
Smyslov has his foot on Drogo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Drogo works his way back into a safe position though.
Drogo looking to pass the guard.
Smyslov is looking for a triangle but Drogo pushes his legs off easily.
Smyslov wants to sweep but no luck.
Smyslov is trying to keep Drogo in close.
Smyslov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Drogo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smyslov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smyslov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Drogo tries to lock up and control but Smyslov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smyslov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Drogo tries to hold on but Smyslov pushes him away.
Smyslov with good strikes from the mount here!
Drogo tries to reverse the position but Smyslov maintains control.
Smyslov unloading with bombs!
Khal Drogo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smyslov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smyslov content just to control the position here.
Drogo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vasily Smyslov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Smyslov wants to control the pace but Drogo is squirming around nicely.
Smyslov looking for a guillotine from mount but Drogo is having none of it.
Smyslov controlling his opponent.
Drogo regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Drogo actively working from the bottom here.
Smyslov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Drogo won't allow Smyslov to pass to mount.
Smyslov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Drogo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Drogo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smyslov moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Drogo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasily Smyslov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smyslov 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasily Smyslov!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Demian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Hoefman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoefman comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Young Jeezy ft Rick Ross - I'm a Boss kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
190 lbs
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21
195 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Demian Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Melvin Hoefman!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia wants to clinch.
Hoefman clinches up against the ropes.
Maia tries to pull guard but Hoefman won't allow it.
Hoefman tries to land a knee to the head but Maia blocks with his arms.
Hoefman successfully pulls guard.
Hoefman working a defensive guard here.
Hoefman throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Maia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoefman is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hoefman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maia is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoefman is keeping the position for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Maia drives through and clinches with Hoefman against the ropes.
Hoefman has clasped his hands together around Maia's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Maia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maia is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hoefman off and has taken his back!
Hoefman is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hoefman is in bad spot here.
Hoefman just trying to survive but Maia is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoefman wants to escape the position.
Hoefman manages to reverse the position and now he's in Maia's guard. Nice work there by Hoefman.
Hoefman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hoefman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maia is on top in guard.
Maia looking to pass the guard.
Hoefman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoefman tries to strike from the bottom.
Hoefman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hoefman trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Maia postures up in Hoefman's guard and throws a big left but Hoefman blocks it.
Maia tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoefman is retaining full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Maia closes the distance but Hoefman moves to the side
and Hoefman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hoefman.
Hoefman has Maia pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hoefman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Maia tumbling to the mat - Hoefman dives into Maia's guard.
Maia manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia lands a heavy elbow.
Hoefman defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Maia.
Hoefman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hoefman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maia passes Hoefman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hoefman is trying to stand up here but Maia is controlling him well.
Hoefman looks gassed!
Hoefman tries to get to full guard but Maia has control of the leg.
Hoefman trying to control here.
Hoefman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Melvin Hoefman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Maia drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Maia chips away with some ground and pound.
Maia passes Hoefman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hoefman wants to control but Maia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Maia not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hoefman is pressing down on Maia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maia passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Maia is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hoefman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hoefman is trying to control Maia's posture but Maia avoids it.
Maia tries to move to mount but Hoefman blocks the move with his legs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoefman gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Hoefman is trying desperately to improve position.
Hoefman has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Hoefman turns into Maia and is now in his guard.
Hoefman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hoefman cracks Maia with a solid left hand.
Maia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoefman.
Hoefman thows a big elbow that misses.
Hoefman scoring with some ground and pound.
Maia had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hoefman is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Maia Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hoefman's back instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoefman covering up well under a barage of strikes.
I really don't envy Hoefman right now.
Hoefman 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 Maia gets his way!
Maia throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Maia gets his hands free as Hoefman looks to control.
Hoefman rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hoefman striking from half guard on the bottom.
Maia seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hoefman is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Demian Maia!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolay Grigoriev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nero Boston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boston has chosen Loituma - as his entrance music. Nero Boston has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nikolay Grigoriev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nero Boston!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grigoriev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grigoriev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grigoriev connects with a nice looking jab.
Boston shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grigoriev pinned against the cage. Grigoriev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Grigoriev lands a slapping body shot.
Grigoriev lands a with a good body shot.
Boston tries to keep at a distance but Grigoriev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boston wants a takedown but no success here.
A left hand lands to the body for Grigoriev.
A right hook to the body lands for Grigoriev.
Grigoriev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grigoriev is working Boston over against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Grigoriev.
Boston looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Grigoriev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grigoriev is working Boston over against the ropes.
Grigoriev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Grigoriev.
Grigoriev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boston or not.
Grigoriev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boston or not.
Grigoriev lands a right hand.
Grigoriev digs a right hand underneath Boston's ribcage. Boston let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grigoriev lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boston's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grigoriev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigoriev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grigoriev lands an uppercut.
Grigoriev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grigoriev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boston backwards.
Grigoriev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boston or not.
Grigoriev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grigoriev works on Boston's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev digs a right hand into Boston's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boston's gas tank.
Grigoriev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grigoriev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grigoriev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grigoriev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grigoriev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boston or not.
Grigoriev lands a shoulder strike.
Grigoriev works on Boston's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigoriev lands a left hand.
Grigoriev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grigoriev presses Boston against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grigoriev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boston.
A hook to the body from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grigoriev digs a right hand into Boston's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boston's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Grigoriev.
Grigoriev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boston or not.
Grigoriev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Grigoriev as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Grigoriev - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grigoriev digs a right hand into Boston's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boston's gas tank.
Grigoriev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boston backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grigoriev is leaning against Boston and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Grigoriev lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Grigoriev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grigoriev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bostons head.
Grigoriev is working Boston over against the ropes.
Grigoriev presses Boston against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grigoriev works on Boston's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Grigoriev - that landed with a thud.
Grigoriev is working Boston over against the ropes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grigoriev lands a body shot.
Grigoriev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boston or not.
Grigoriev scores with a shot to the side of Boston's head.
Still in the clinch, Grigoriev scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Grigoriev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Grigoriev lands with an uppercut that bounces Boston off the ropes and back into rage.
Good shot there by Grigoriev.
Nice body punch from Grigoriev.
Nice uppercut there from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev throws a shot to the body.
Grigoriev is looking to wear down Boston with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Grigoriev lands with a shot to the body.
Boston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grigoriev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grigoriev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boston has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boston there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grigoriev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigoriev forces Boston back against the ropes and clinches.
Grigoriev lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Grigoriev.
A short right from Grigoriev on the inside.
Grigoriev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grigoriev digs a right hand into Boston's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boston's gas tank.
Grigoriev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Grigoriev on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grigoriev.
Grigoriev digs a right hand underneath Boston's ribcage. Boston let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nikolay Grigoriev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grigoriev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boston or not.
Grigoriev is working Boston over against the ropes.
Grigoriev cracks Boston with a nice body shot.
Grigoriev lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigoriev is working Boston over against the ropes.
Grigoriev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grigoriev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boston backwards.
Grigoriev cracks Boston with a nice body shot.
Grigoriev digs a right hand underneath Boston's ribcage. Boston let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grigoriev lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grigoriev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grigoriev works on Boston's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grigoriev lands with a light punch inside.
Grigoriev digs a right hand into Boston's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boston's gas tank.
Grigoriev lands with a right to the head.
Grigoriev lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grigoriev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigoriev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boston is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Grigoriev presses Boston against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grigoriev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grigoriev cracks Boston with a nice body shot.
Grigoriev is leaning against Boston and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grigoriev lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grigoriev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boston can do to turn this around?
Grigoriev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grigoriev lands a nice uppercut.
Grigoriev scores with a hook to the body.
Grigoriev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grigoriev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grigoriev lands a right hand.
Grigoriev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grigoriev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boston backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grigoriev.
A body shot lands from Grigoriev.
Boston jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grigoriev walks away with a smile on his face. Boston gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grigoriev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grigoriev connects with a body shot.
Grigoriev misses with a two punch combination.
Grigoriev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boston is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boston has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Grigoriev dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Grigoriev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Grigoriev digs a good hook to Boston's body.
Boston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grigoriev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boston stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grigoriev rushes Boston and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev lands a nice uppercut.
Grigoriev lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grigoriev lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Grigoriev.
Boston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grigoriev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bostons head.
Grigoriev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boston backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grigoriev lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grigoriev is working Boston over against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Grigoriev scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev pushes Boston back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Grigoriev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grigoriev scores with a shot to the side of Boston's head.
Grigoriev lands a right hand.
Grigoriev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev lands a nice uppercut.
Grigoriev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigoriev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grigoriev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Grigoriev - that landed with a thud.
Grigoriev lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Still in the clinch, Grigoriev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grigoriev stops a takedown attempt from Boston.
A hook to the body from Grigoriev.
Nice body punch from Grigoriev - that landed with a thud.
Grigoriev digs a right hand underneath Boston's ribcage. Boston let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grigoriev is leaning against Boston and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Grigoriev cracks Boston with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev lands a hook that snaps the head of Boston backwards.
Nikolay Grigoriev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Grigoriev on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grigoriev.
Boston has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grigoriev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Grigoriev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bostons head.
A right hand to the body from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boston.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grigoriev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nice body punch from Grigoriev - that landed with a thud.
Grigoriev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grigoriev pushes Boston back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Grigoriev digs a right hand into Boston's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boston's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Grigoriev.
Nero Boston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grigoriev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boston backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A hook to the body from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Grigoriev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grigoriev 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:24
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:24
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Grigoriev!
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