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Holy Grail 22 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Coveiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mic Swick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mic Swick is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Coveiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mic Swick!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swick stuns Coveiro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Coveiro misses with a takedown attempt - Swick sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Swick keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Swick throws a head kick but Coveiro moves out of range.
Swick scores with a hook.
Coveiro takes one on the button.
Swick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coveiro misses with a hook. Swick ducked under it nicely.
Swick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coveiro.
Swick lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Coveiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Swick.
Swick lands a right hook to the body.
Jose Coveiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Swick scores with a nice head shot.
Swick lands a hook that stumbles Coveiro back into the cage. Swick follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Coveiro to the canvas! Swick pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Coveiro has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mic Swick!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andy Kick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andy Kick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kyle Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kick!
Kick manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kick keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Taylor trying to control the pace.
Kick is trying to stand back up but Taylor is controlling him
Taylor with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kick looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Taylor keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor trying to control from half guard but Kick is working away.
Taylor seems to be working for a kimura but Kick defends the submission attempt.
Taylor scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kick is looking to improve his position.
Taylor has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Taylor controlling the pace for now.
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.
Taylor looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Taylor looking for a guillotine from mount but Kick is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Kick is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyle Taylor!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amon Amarth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MAX CONDOR (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Amon Amarth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, MAX CONDOR!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amarth misses the shot to the body.
CONDOR gets caught flat footed, as Amarth shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
CONDOR thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
CONDOR is trying to control the position from the bottom.
CONDOR is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Amarth looking to sit in guard and control but CONDOR gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
CONDOR tries to free his leg and advance position but Amarth is retaining full guard.
Amarth is striking from the bottom but CONDOR uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Amarth manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Amarth is on top in guard.
Amarth wants to control from the top but CONDOR keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amarth postures up in CONDOR's guard and throws a big left but CONDOR blocks it.
Amarth postures up in CONDOR's guard and throws a big left but CONDOR blocks it.
CONDOR throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
CONDOR utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
CONDOR keeping moving, preventing Amarth from controlling successfully.
Amarth postures up.
Amarth trying to control the position from guard on top but CONDOR is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
CONDOR tries to clinch there but Amarth circles away.
A punch combination from Amarth misses.
Amarth closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Amarth lands in his opponent's guard.
CONDOR is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amarth working some strikes from top position.
CONDOR is trying to control the position but Amarth postures up.
Amarth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of CONDOR's head.
CONDOR lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Amarth!
Amarth flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Amarth wants to hold on but CONDOR pushes him away.
Amarth is trying to escape the mount.
Amarth tries to lock up and control but CONDOR gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Amarth looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
CONDOR with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CONDOR with shots to the head and body - Amarth looks very uncomfortable down there.
Amarth really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Amarth looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
CONDOR looking for the choke but no joy.
CONDOR looks gassed!
CONDOR looking for the choke but no joy.
Amarth has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Amarth trying to control the hands but CONDOR won't let him.
Amarth turns into CONDOR and is now in his guard.
CONDOR tries to land a sweep but no joy.
CONDOR escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Amarth gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Amarth wants to control from the top but CONDOR keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Amarth lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as CONDOR backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amon Amarth dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice body punch from Amarth.
It looks like MAX CONDOR has been cut.
Amarth drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
CONDOR wants to control but Amarth postures up.
Amarth cracks CONDOR with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Amarth working the body and head with strikes.
Amarth landing strikes.
Amarth working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
CONDOR taking punishment in the form of punches.
A lull in the action here.
Amarth scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at CONDOR to see if he's OK.
Amarth working the head with strikes.
Amarth lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
CONDOR is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amarth scores with a couple of short elbows.
Amarth working the ground and pound from side control.
Amarth scores with a couple of short elbows.
Amarth trying to control the action but CONDOR is working from the bottom.
Check out the look on Amarth's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Amarth scores with punches from side control.
CONDOR manages to get back to half guard.
Amarth working over CONDOR with some ground and pound. CONDOR looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Amarth performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
CONDOR on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
CONDOR is refusing to be controlled, as Amarth sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amon Amarth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
CONDOR is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Amarth scores with a couple of nice shots.
CONDOR moves into full guard.
CONDOR not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Amarth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Amarth scoring with punches to the head and body.
Amarth forces his way into half guard.
Amarth trying to control from half guard but CONDOR is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amarth is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Amarth looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Amarth looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks CONDOR with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Amarth drops an elbow to the side of CONDOR's head.
CONDOR wants to improve his position but Amarth is controlling well.
CONDOR is trying to maintain the position but Amarth is very close to passing his half guard.
Amarth is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so CONDOR is just riding it out for now. Amarth eventually gives up the hold.
Amarth seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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.
Amarth is just content to waste time from the top position. CONDOR takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Amarth trying to control the position from guard on top but CONDOR is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amarth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Amarth lands a couple of elbows.
Amarth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Amarth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of CONDOR's head.
Amarth trying to control the position from guard on top but CONDOR is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amarth scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amon Amarth dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on MAX CONDOR's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Amarth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Amarth looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Amarth trying to control from half guard but CONDOR is working away.
Amarth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Amarth takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Amarth scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
CONDOR tries to roll over but Amarth keeps him under control.
CONDOR looking for submissions off his back.
Amarth lands strikes from half guard.
Amarth is looking to take a break and control but CONDOR is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
CONDOR takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amarth lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Amarth is nestled in close to CONDOR, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Amarth lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Amarth content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Amarth winds up and cracks CONDOR with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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. Amarth connects with a nice short shot to CONDOR's temple.
CONDOR has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Amarth escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Amarth!
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amarth seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down CONDOR for as long as he can get away with.
Amarth landing a few strikes.
CONDOR is looking to regain half guard here but Amarth keeps moving and retains side control.
Amarth controls the position from side control.
Amarth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. CONDOR knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Amarth working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CONDOR is trying to escape the position but Amarth is controlling the position.
Amarth trying to control the position but CONDOR is working away.
Amarth lands an elbow.
Amarth scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at CONDOR to see if he's OK.
CONDOR takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Amarth lands some shots froms side control.
CONDOR is trying to get back to his feet.
Amarth is putting a hurting on CONDOR here, landing some big shots from side control.
Amarth landing a few strikes.
CONDOR is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
CONDOR takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Amarth just content to control the position.
Amarth works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
A lull in the action here.
CONDOR tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MAX CONDOR has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amon Amarth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Amarth lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amon Amarth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Amarth 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amon Amarth!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grizzly Gulag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy Bento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gulag comes to the cage accompanied by без души. Remy Bento is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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201 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Grizzly Gulag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Remy Bento!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Gulag as Bento shoots in.
Gulag lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bento circles away quickly and effectively.
Gulag swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gulag throws a head kick but Bento moves out of range.
Gulag walks into a jab.
Bento fails to land the takedown.
Gulag dodges the punch combination from Bento.
Bento throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bento misses with a few strikes there.
Bento fails to land with a series of punches.
Bento throws a series of punches but Gulag avoids them all with ease.
Bento misses with a combination
and Gulag counters with a flying knee that drops Bento! Gulag dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grizzly Gulag!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seth Morrow has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danny Fist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Seth Morrow!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrow closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fist trying to control but Morrow postures up.
Fist throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Morrow working the head and body with strikes.
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. Morrow connects with a nice short shot to Fist's temple.
Morrow is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Morrow should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fist has hold of Morrow's hands but Morrow slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fist is breathing heavily.
Fist is trying to get back to full guard.
Morrow wants to work for an arm triangle but Fist is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fist on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Morrow is looking for a kimura but Fist is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morrow to get the leverage.
Morrow 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.
Morrow drops an elbow to the side of Fist's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Morrow slips a nice elbow through Fist's hands, connecting with Fist's forehead.
Ground and pound from Morrow.
Fist actively working from the bottom here.
Morrow wants to work for an arm triangle but Fist is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Morrow seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Morrow is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fist is just riding it out for now. Morrow eventually gives up the hold.
Morrow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist regains full guard. Nicely done.
Morrow 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.
Morrow lands a couple of digs.
Morrow passes Fist's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Morrow lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Morrow in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Fist tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Morrow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Seth Morrow!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dog Hercules (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juju Nuninho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dog Hercules has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dog Hercules!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juju Nuninho!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hercules scores with a takedown into Nuninho's guard.
Hercules trying to control the position from guard on top but Nuninho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nuninho should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hercules stands and throws Nuninho's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hercules decides to stand back up. Hercules steps back and let's Nuninho get back to his feet.
Hercules feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hercules connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hercules's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nuninho wants to sweep here but Hercules controlling him for the moment.
Hercules is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nuninho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nuninho throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hercules uses it to pass to side control.
Hercules is chipping away with strikes.
Hercules controlling the position from side mount.
Hercules lands a strong strike to the head of Nuninho. That's dazed him! Hercules looking to finish here. Nuninho is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Hercules lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dog Hercules!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tapater Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Palito Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rua comes to the cage accompanied by Hordes Of Chaos. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tapater Rua!
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, Palito Fairtex!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fairtex avoids the head kick by Rua.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rua crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fairtex - the referee stops the clock and Rua gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fairtex. Rua manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rua scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fairtex is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Rua working the ground and pound but Fairtex is defending the strikes.
Rua working the ground and pound from side control.
Fairtex is looking to regain half guard here but Rua keeps moving and retains side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fairtex can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rua prevents Fairtex from escaping the position.
Fairtex is trying to get back to half guard.
Fairtex tries to escape but Rua is in control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rua stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fairtex.
Rua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fairtex misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex throws a leg kick which misses Rua's front leg but catches the back leg as Rua tries to avoid it.
Rua tries a head kick but it misses.
Rua is breathing heavily.
Fairtex tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rua throws a sloppy head kick
and Fairtex counters with a body kick.
Tapater Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Rua.
A head kick by Rua misses
and Fairtex counters with a low kick, right behind Rua 's knee.
Rua throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fairtex feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rua's calf.
Fairtex is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fairtex, right into the meat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fairtex. That's going to slow Rua down.
Fairtex pushes Rua away with a front kick.
Fairtex cracks the inside of Rua's front leg.
Fairtex missing with a left hand there. Rua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fairtex.
Rua takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fairtex.
Rua takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fairtex scores with a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Fairtex there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick from Fairtex lands but Rua takes it in his stride.
Fairtex buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rua takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fairtex moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Fairtex there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fairtex with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fairtex scores with a push kick.
Palito Fairtex is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fairtex, right into the meat.
Fairtex throws a sloppy head kick and Rua moves out of range easily.
Fairtex chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fairtex tries a head kick but it misses.
Fairtex lands a head kick. Rua smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fairtex buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fairtex connects with a solid leg kick.
Fairtex buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fairtex throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rua thows a leg kick but Fairtex checks it
and Fairtex counters with a thumping low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fairtex. That's going to slow Rua down.
Rua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fairtex scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rua takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fairtex scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters circling a little - Fairtex finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses.
Fairtex throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick by Rua misses
and Fairtex counters with a low kick, right behind Rua 's knee.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fairtex, right into the meat.
Fairtex scores with a push kick.
Rua takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fairtex looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fairtex throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick by Rua misses
and Fairtex counters with a nice body kick.
Fairtex throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fairtex connects with a high kick.
Rua is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick by Rua misses
and Fairtex counters with a big head kick but Rua shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Fairtex.
Rua on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fairtex. Fairtex obviously looking to wear him down.
Fairtex scores with a leg kick.
Rua will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rua takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fairtex stuffs the takedown attempt from Rua. Rua gets slowly back to his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fairtex.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rua stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fairtex.
A head kick by Rua misses
and Fairtex counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Palito Fairtex dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice shot by Fairtex.
Rua shoots in but no luck this time.
Fairtex tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Rua misses
and Fairtex counters with a low kick, right behind Rua 's knee.
Rua takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fairtex!
Fairtex throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rua's head.
Fairtex loads up on a big right hand but Rua slips the punch.
Fairtex lands a nice looking body kick.
Rua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fairtex.
Fairtex buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fairtex throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rua throws a lazy head kick
and Fairtex counters with a solid body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rua throws a sloppy head kick
and Fairtex counters with a leg kick.
Tapater Rua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good leg kick by Fairtex there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fairtex swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fairtex fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fairtex, right into the meat.
Fairtex throws a head kick but Rua moves out of range.
Fairtex connects with a high kick.
Fairtex tries a head kick but it misses.
Fairtex shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rua misses with the combination.
Rua throws a lazy head kick
and Fairtex counters with a nice leg kick.
Fairtex takes a swing at Rua's ribcage but misses.
Rua throws a head kick that misses
and Fairtex counters with a thumping low kick.
Rua takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fairtex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fairtex cracks the inside of Rua's front leg.
Fairtex throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fairtex throws a leg kick which misses Rua's front leg but catches the back leg as Rua tries to avoid it.
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Rua misses
and Fairtex counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fairtex throws a head kick that Rua semi-blocks.
Rua throws a lazy head kick
and Fairtex counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fairtex feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rua's calf.
Fairtex scoring well with a low kick there.
Rua throws a lazy head kick
and Fairtex counters with a low kick, right behind Rua 's knee.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fairtex.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fairtex.
Fairtex misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rua.
Rua throws a sloppy head kick
and Fairtex makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fairtex fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rua.
Fairtex misses with a head kick.
Fairtex throws a sloppy head kick and Rua moves out of range easily.
Rua throws a sloppy head kick
and Fairtex counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rua is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Fairtex scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fairtex blocks a head kick by Rua.
Palito Fairtex seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fairtex can pounce on him.
A head kick misses from Rua.
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fairtex throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rua's head.
Rua tries to bum rush Fairtex with a series of wild strikes but Fairtex uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fairtex throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rua throws a lazy head kick
and Fairtex counters with a nice body kick.
Fairtex avoids the head kick by Rua.
Fairtex moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fairtex stuffs the takedown.
Rua has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fairtex.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fairtex. That's going to slow Rua down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fairtex.
Rua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Fairtex there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fairtex is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rua rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rua's calf.
Fairtex fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rua.
An inside leg kick lands from Fairtex.
Rua throws a lazy head kick
and Fairtex counters with a nice leg kick.
Fairtex throws a front kick that sends Rua stumbling back into the cage.
Rua takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fairtex tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rua shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fairtex wants to sweep here but Rua controlling him for the moment.
Fairtex really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rua. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fairtex wants to stand and escape but Rua is having none of it.
Fairtex working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rua.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fairtex is striking from the bottom but Rua uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Rua wants to control but Fairtex is keeping him busy.
Fairtex has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fairtex pushes Rua off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Palito Fairtex showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Fairtex looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fairtex.
Rua throws a lazy head kick
and Fairtex counters with a head kick. That will keep Rua thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A head kick by Rua misses
and Fairtex counters with a thumping low kick.
Rua chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fairtex can pounce on him.
Fairtex throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fairtex scores with a spinning back kick!
Fairtex scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rua throws a head kick that misses
and Fairtex counters with a nice leg kick.
Fairtex lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rua's sensitive parts.
Rua wants to clinch.
Fairtex scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fairtex scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fairtex lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rua's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua throws a head kick that misses
and Fairtex counters with a good low kick that Rua was not able to check.
Fairtex scores with a nice body kick.
Fairtex throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rua's head.
Fairtex throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fairtex lands with a slapping head kick.
Fairtex chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fairtex connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fairtex keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fairtex throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fairtex scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fairtex fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rua on the side of the head.
Rua on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fairtex. Fairtex obviously looking to wear him down.
Fairtex circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fairtex lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick by Rua misses
and Fairtex makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Fairtex there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fairtex looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fairtex scores with a spinning back kick!
Fairtex connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fairtex looks to throw the jab but Rua is out of range.
Fairtex plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rua throws a head kick that misses
and Fairtex counters with a body kick.
Fairtex lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rua's sensitive parts.
Fairtex lands a high kick!
Fairtex avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fairtex throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rua throws a head kick that misses
and Fairtex counters with an inside leg kick.
Rua shoots in for a double leg but Fairtex sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fairtex throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rua.
Rua throws a sloppy head kick
and Fairtex counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fairtex, right into the meat.
Fairtex throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rua's head.
Rua throws a sloppy head kick and Fairtex moves out of range easily.
Rua takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rua throws a lazy head kick
and Fairtex counters with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Rua.
Fairtex scores with a leg kick.
Rua fails with the takedown
and Fairtex counters with a body kick.
Tapater Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Palito Fairtex is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tapater Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua throws a sloppy head kick
and Fairtex counters with a low kick, right behind Rua 's knee.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fairtex.
Rua shoots for a takedown but Fairtex saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fairtex lands with a kick to the temple. Rua shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rua throws a head kick that misses
and Fairtex counters with a big head kick but Rua shrugs it off.
Rua shoots in but Fairtex avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua throws a sloppy head kick
and Fairtex counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fairtex lands a nice looking body kick.
Rua shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Poor strikes thrown by Rua there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rua landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fairtex is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Rua throws some wild stikes that Fairtex manages to avoid easily.
Fairtex wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rua.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fairtex is looking to improve his position but Rua isn't that keen on the idea.
Rua unloading with bombs!
And that's the end of the fight!
Palito Fairtex comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fairtex winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Palito Fairtex!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ted Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel Caolho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ted Bundy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ted Bundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manuel Caolho!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bundy takes the fight into the clinch.
Bundy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Caolho backwards.
Bundy lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Bundy.
Bundy scores with a shoulder strike.
Bundy lands with a right to the head.
Caolho has had enough of the clinch but Bundy keeps him there for the moment.
Caolho is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Bundy.
Bundy lands with a short shot to the head.
Caolho is looking to break free of the clinch but Bundy has double underhooks.
Bundy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bundy lands with a light punch inside.
Caolho is trying to break the clinch but Bundy has him pressed against the cage.
Caolho dodges an elbow strike from Bundy.
Still in the clinch, Bundy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bundy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Caolho.
Bundy missing with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Bundy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bundy lands a left hand.
Bundy tightens his grip and picks Caolho up, before dumping him to the ground. Caolho manages to land in guard.
Bundy thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bundy prevents Caolho from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy is working Caolho over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bundy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bundy tries to free his leg and advance position but Caolho is retaining full guard.
Caolho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Caolho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bundy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caolho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bundy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Caolho.
Manuel Caolho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bundy has managed to clinch.
Bundy lands a shoulder strike.
Bundy lands a left hand.
Caolho tries to break the clinch but Bundy is controlling the position.
Bundy pulls guard.
Bundy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bundy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy controls Caolho momentarily but Caolho frees himself.
Bundy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bundy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bundy is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caolho wants to stand but Bundy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Caolho looks gassed!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bundy misses with a leg kick.
Caolho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bundy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Caolho sprawls well initially but Bundy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bundy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bundy drops an elbow to the side of Caolho's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caolho tries to kick Bundy off but Bundy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bundy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bundy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Caolho defending well though.
Bundy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caolho blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bundy.
Bundy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Caolho defending well though.
Bundy wants to pass the guard but Caolho is defending well.
Bundy uses his free foot to push down on Caolho's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Caolho.
Bundy throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Caolho has his hands clasped together but Bundy breaks the hold and Caolho is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Bundy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ted Bundy!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tito Acton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). gonzales is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hurricane Chris - Hand Clap. Alex gonzales has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tito Acton's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tito Acton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acton wants to clinch.
gonzales fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Acton, pushing him back against the cage.
gonzales tries to break the clinch but Acton is controlling the position.
gonzales misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Acton breaks from the clinch.
gonzales throws a body punch but Acton moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from gonzales. No joy for Acton on that attempt.
gonzales doesn't manage to clinch there - Acton circles away.
gonzales clinches up against the cage.
gonzales has picked Acton up - he's going for a ride! gonzales dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
gonzales is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Acton is looking for a sweep. gonzales is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
gonzales is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Acton trying to control from the bottom.
gonzales with the ground and pound but Acton uses the opportunity to regain guard.
gonzales drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Acton dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
gonzales is adopting a defensive guard.
gonzales keeping moving, preventing Acton from controlling successfully.
gonzales trying to control the position.
gonzales utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
gonzales is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
gonzales wants to hit a switch here but Acton passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for gonzales there!
gonzales is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
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.
Acton avoids the attempt from gonzales to control.
Acton wants to control the pace but gonzales is squirming around nicely.
gonzales is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
gonzales is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Acton avoids the attempt from gonzales to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acton with good strikes from the mount here!
gonzales tries to get back to half guard but can't.
gonzales is just holding on here. Acton manages to take his back.
Acton is landing with strikes from the back.
Acton wants to control but gonzales is keeping busy.
Acton not allowing gonzales to control his hands.
gonzales is taking damage to the body and head.
gonzales tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
gonzales is working to get back to half guard.
gonzales tries to hold on but Acton postures up.
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.
Acton tries to control but gonzales wriggling away.
gonzales tries to reverse the position but Acton maintains control.
Acton blocks gonzales's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Acton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Acton goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now gonzales is on top in guard.
Acton is breathing heavily.
gonzales wants to control from the top but Acton keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
gonzales missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex gonzales dominated that round.
That's time! Acton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
gonzales doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Acton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Acton is tying to control. gonzales wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
gonzales is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Acton pulls his head out easily.
gonzales trying to control from the bottom.
Acton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
gonzales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Acton passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Acton tries to control but gonzales wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
gonzales is wriggling around trying to escape.
gonzales wants to control but Acton is having none of it.
Acton wants to control the pace but gonzales is squirming around nicely.
gonzales is bucking up trying to escape but Acton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Acton has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of gonzales's face.
gonzales tries to reverse the position but Acton maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
gonzales tries to lock up and control but Acton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
gonzales is looking to improve his position but Acton isn't that keen on the idea.
gonzales is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
gonzales is squirming around, avoiding Acton's attempts to control the action.
gonzales is working to get back to half guard.
Acton avoids the attempt from gonzales to control.
Acton landing punches.
gonzales regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
gonzales is trying to control but can't.
Acton wants to control but gonzales is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
gonzales is trying to get back to full guard.
Acton passes to full mount!
gonzales is trying to escape the mount.
Acton looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
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.
gonzales is desperately trying to improve his position but Acton has a good base and remains in mount.
gonzales wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Acton controlling well, preventing gonzales from escaping the position.
A lull in the action here.
gonzales manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Acton is now in side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
gonzales instigates a clinch.
gonzales cracks Acton with a nice body shot.
Acton blocks an elbow strike.
gonzales's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Acton dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
gonzales tries to clinch up but Acton circles away and keeps his distance.
Tito Acton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
gonzales gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Acton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
gonzales looking for a takedown.
Acton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
gonzales tries to break the clinch but Acton is controlling the position.
Acton is trying to drag gonzales to the mat but gonzales just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
gonzales is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
gonzales tries for a takedown. No joy.
Acton gets underhooks to prevent gonzales's takedown attempt.
Tito Acton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex gonzales.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
gonzales successfully pulls guard.
gonzales working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Acton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Acton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
gonzales working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
gonzales keeping moving, preventing Acton from controlling successfully.
Acton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
gonzales gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
gonzales works his way to full guard. Good work.
Acton wants to control from the top but gonzales keeps moving.
Acton is looking to work some ground and pound but gonzales has wrist control.
Acton postures up.
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.
gonzales throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Acton trying to control but gonzales is working from the bottom.
gonzales trying to keep a closed guard but Acton is proving a slippery customer.
gonzales wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
gonzales wants to stand and escape but Acton is having none of it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Acton fails with the takedown
and gonzales counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Acton's guard now.
Acton trying to keep a closed guard but gonzales is proving a slippery customer.
gonzales sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
gonzales working some strikes from top position.
Acton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Acton working a defensive guard here.
gonzales is stalling in the full guard.
gonzales pushing down on Acton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
gonzales wants to take a breather but Acton is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
gonzales is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Acton trying to hold on to gonzales's head to control him but gonzales postures up.
gonzales passes to full mount!
Acton working to try and regain half guard.
gonzales takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
gonzales scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Acton?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex gonzales really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
gonzales fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Acton misses with a takedown
and gonzales counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by gonzales.
gonzales tries to break the clinch but Acton is controlling the position.
gonzales tries to score a body lock takedown but Acton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Acton stops a takedown attempt from gonzales.
Acton has gonzales pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. gonzales manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
gonzales has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Acton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tito Acton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex gonzales.
gonzales jumps guard but Acton stands there with gonzales around his waist. gonzales gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
gonzales misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Acton.
gonzales is fighting off a takedown attempt but Acton is just too persistent for him and manages to trip gonzales to the mat. gonzales regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
gonzales throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Acton looking to pass the guard.
Acton being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acton passes gonzales's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
gonzales wants to improve his position but Acton is controlling well.
Alex gonzales has got the better of the ground game so far.
gonzales gets back to full guard.
Acton trying to control but gonzales is working from the bottom.
gonzales controls Acton momentarily but Acton frees himself.
gonzales might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Acton kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
gonzales is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Acton postures up.
Acton scoring with some ground and pound.
Acton trying to control but gonzales is working from the bottom.
Acton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
gonzales staying out of range there.
Acton gets caught flat footed, as gonzales shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
gonzales wants to stand but Acton is controlling his posture from full guard.
gonzales stands up from Acton's guard - gonzales perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
gonzales shoots for a double leg takedown but Acton sprawls well. He's pushed gonzales's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Acton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Acton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Acton is stalling here. gonzales is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Acton seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and gonzales has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Acton takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
gonzales fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Acton tries to bench press gonzales off him but gonzales keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
gonzales working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
gonzales tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no gonzales has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Acton manages to get back to half guard.
gonzales takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
gonzales is working for a submission of some sort.
Acton is trying to get back to full guard.
gonzales trying to control the action but Acton is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tito Acton will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
gonzales rushes Acton and presses him up against the cage.
gonzales presses Acton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Acton pulls guard.
gonzales 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.
Acton keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
gonzales wants to pass the guard but Acton is keeping the position.
gonzales wants to control from the top but Acton keeps moving.
Acton seems keen to control gonzales's posture.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Acton thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Acton is on top in guard.
gonzales wants to sweep here but Acton controlling him for the moment.
gonzales trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
gonzales lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Acton!
gonzales is going olschool here, as he tries to force Acton to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Acton shrugs it off.
gonzales throws some wild stikes that Acton manages to avoid easily.
gonzales sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acton working to try and regain half guard.
gonzales has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Acton's face.
gonzales looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
gonzales thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
gonzales trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Acton holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as gonzales tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
gonzales working the ground and pound effectively.
gonzales lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
gonzales trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Acton is trying desperately to improve position.
Acton tries to lock up and control but gonzales gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Acton takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Acton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
gonzales takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
gonzales unloading with bombs!
Acton is looking to get to half guard.
gonzales sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Acton wants to control but gonzales is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex gonzales comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well gonzales 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 47:48
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 47:48
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex gonzales!
Alex gonzales is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jabba Hutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and forest grifit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). forest grifit has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jabba Hutt's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jabba Hutt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, forest grifit!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hutt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hutt lands in his opponent's guard.
grifit looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hutt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
It looks like forest grifit has been cut.
Hutt with a nice head shot there.
grifit working for submissions but it's allowed Hutt to get to half guard.
Hutt decides to stand up.
Hutt gets a takedown into half guard.
Hutt is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hutt working over grifit with some ground and pound. grifit looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hutt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hutt trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
grifit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hutt controlling the action here.
Hutt seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down grifit for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hutt's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hutt is working for a kimura but grifit is defending it quite comfortably.
Hutt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hutt lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Hutt.
Hutt working grifit over with strikes.
Hutt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hutt working over grifit with some ground and pound. grifit looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
grifit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
grifit is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Hutt pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jabba Hutt just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Hutt shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hutt content to control rather than advance.
grifit actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hutt slows the pace down in half guard.
Hutt scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hutt lands strikes from half guard.
Hutt controlling the action here.
Hutt slips a nice elbow through grifit's hands, connecting with grifit's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jabba Hutt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on forest grifit's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hutt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
grifit tries to buck Hutt off but Hutt is having none of it.
grifit is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hutt connects with a decent elbow.
Hutt stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Hutt shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hutt was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jabba Hutt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hutt controlling his opponent.
Hutt is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Hutt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jabba Hutt!
Jabba Hutt retains his super heavyweight title!
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