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Smash Your Enemies PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brett Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Stallone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Brett Lesnar has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brett Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gary Stallone!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stallone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stallone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stallone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lesnar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stallone's waist but Stallone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lesnar off to one side.
Stallone drops Lesnar with a beautiful combination! Lesnar stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stallone is looking for the KO!
It looks like Brett Lesnar has been cut.
Stallone throws a right and a left that Lesnar avoids nicely.
Lesnar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stallone's waist but Stallone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lesnar off to one side.
Lesnar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stallone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A combination from Stallone does no damage.
Lesnar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gary Stallone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stallone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lesnar tries to clinch there but Stallone circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stallone!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Stallone misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Stallone.
Stallone tries to bum rush Lesnar with a series of wild strikes but Lesnar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stallone misses with an uppercut.
Lesnar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stallone misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Stallone does no damage.
Stallone looks gassed!
Lesnar scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stallone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lesnar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stallone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lesnar.
Lesnar tries to clinch there but Stallone circles away.
Stallone lands with a straight right. Lesnar didn't see that one coming.
Brett Lesnar's cut is getting worse.
Lesnar slips a jab from Stallone.
Stallone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lesnar counters with a straight right hand.
Stallone looks to land a right hand but Lesnar moved out of range.
Lesnar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lesnar looks to land a combination. Stallone sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gary Stallone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stallone missing with a left hand there. Lesnar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stallone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lesnar counters with a nice body shot.
Lesnar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stallone pinned against the cage. Stallone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A left and a right from Stallone both land. Nice combination.
Nice takedown defense from Stallone. No joy for Lesnar on that attempt.
A combination from Stallone does no damage.
Lesnar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stallone misses with a double jab
and Stallone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lesnar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lesnar misses with a head kick.
Stallone misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Stallone misses its intended target.
Stallone throws a combination that misses
enabling Lesnar to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stallone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stallone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stallone throws a combination that misses
and Lesnar counters with a straight right hand.
A right-left combo lands from Lesnar.
Stallone might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lesnar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lesnar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stallone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lesnar counters with a one-two to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lesnar.
Stallone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lesnar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lesnar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stallone misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lesnar counters with a series of strikes. Stallone will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stallone misses with a wild combination.
Stallone misses with a double jab
and Lesnar counters with a straight right hand.
Lesnar has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lesnar closes the distance and clinches up with Stallone, looking for a takedown. Lesnar pushes Stallone against the cage but Stallone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lesnar slips a jab and a cross from Stallone.
No luck for Lesnar with that takedown attempt.
Stallone misses with a double jab
and Stallone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stallone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lesnar counters with a stiff right hand.
Stallone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A swing and a miss from Stallone.
Lesnar is working the combinations to good effect here.
Stallone just misses with a punch to the body.
Stallone swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lesnar counters with a three punch combo that has Stallone backing up. Stallone nods at Lesnar to acknowledge the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lesnar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stallone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lesnar counters with a three punch combo that has Stallone backing up. Stallone nods at Lesnar to acknowledge the strikes.
Stallone throws a looping overhand right but Lesnar ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Stallone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brett Lesnar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Stallone misses with a combination
and Lesnar counters with a left to the body.
Stallone throws a combination that misses
and Lesnar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stallone misses with a combination
letting Lesnar counter with a right hand.
Lesnar displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stallone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Lesnar to counter with a crisp jab.
Lesnar rushes Stallone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lesnar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lesnar pulls guard effortlessly.
Stallone looking to sit in guard and control but Lesnar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lesnar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stallone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stallone keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
Lesnar decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Stallone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lesnar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stallone is trying to stand back up but Lesnar is controlling him
Lesnar is working for a kimura but Stallone is defending it quite comfortably.
Stallone is in trouble now - Lesnar has advanced to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stallone tries to control Lesnar's body but Lesnar pushes him off. Stallone squirms to his side and now Lesnar has his back!
Lesnar throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Stallone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lesnar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You can see the frustration on Stallone's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lesnar throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Lesnar looking to break Stallone's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Stallone remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lesnar will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar tightening his grip on Stallone, looking for the choke.
Stallone holding both Lesnar 's hands and preventing any damage.
Stallone is really stuck here.
Stallone wants to get back to his feet.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
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.
Stallone trying to control the hands but Lesnar won't let him.
Stallone is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Stallone covering up well and avoiding damage.
Lesnar sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Stallone taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brett Lesnar!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pippen Wellingsworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Gilbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
Intelligent |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pippen Wellingsworth!
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, Ethan Gilbert!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wellingsworth moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Ethan Gilbert has been cut.
Wellingsworth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gilbert circles away quickly and effectively.
Gilbert changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wellingsworth tries to avoid it but Gilbert manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wellingsworth to the ground. Wellingsworth escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wellingsworth loads up on a big right hand but Gilbert slips the punch.
Gilbert fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wellingsworth, pushing him back against the cage.
Gilbert tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wellingsworth just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wellingsworth has a couple of punches blocked by Gilbert.
Gilbert manages to pull guard.
Gilbert has a closed guard, preventing Wellingsworth from standing up.
Wellingsworth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gilbert is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wellingsworth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gilbert trying to strike off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellingsworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Gilbert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wellingsworth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wellingsworth stopping the sweep attempt from Gilbert.
Gilbert looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wellingsworth has picked Gilbert up and slammed him! Gilbert can't keep hold of the triangle and Wellingsworth manages to pass to side control!
Wellingsworth in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gilbert is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Gilbert's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gilbert rushes Wellingsworth and presses him up against the cage.
That's two 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.
Gilbert jumps guard and drags Wellingsworth to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gilbert striking off his back but it's not causing Wellingsworth any problems.
Gilbert throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gilbert trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Wellingsworth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gilbert tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gilbert will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gilbert doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gilbert shoots in for a takedown but Wellingsworth shows good takedown defense.
Pippen Wellingsworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Gilbert.
Gilbert shoots in but no luck this time.
Gilbert instigates a clinch.
Wellingsworth stops a takedown attempt from Gilbert.
Gilbert looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wellingsworth wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wellingsworth prevents the takedown attempt.
Gilbert has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wellingsworth avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gilbert tries to pull guard but Wellingsworth holds him up against the cage and eventually Gilbert drops back down to his feet.
Wellingsworth can't break the clinch.
Gilbert jumps guard but Wellingsworth stands there with Gilbert around his waist. Gilbert gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gilbert pulls guard effortlessly.
Wellingsworth stays in close to Gilbert's body and controls the position.
Wellingsworth looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gilbert trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Wellingsworth knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gilbert on the ground.
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.
Gilbert tries to strike from the bottom.
Wellingsworth is looking to stand up but Gilbert won't let him.
Wellingsworth takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Gilbert manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gilbert working Wellingsworth over with strikes here.
Gilbert has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gilbert scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gilbert throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gilbert with shots to the head and body - Wellingsworth looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ethan Gilbert will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ethan Gilbert's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gilbert shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wellingsworth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gilbert rushes Wellingsworth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wellingsworth wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gilbert is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wellingsworth prevents the takedown attempt.
Pippen Wellingsworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Gilbert.
Gilbert misses with a knee strike.
Wellingsworth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gilbert has him pressed against the cage.
Gilbert drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wellingsworth gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wellingsworth dodges an elbow strike from Gilbert.
Wellingsworth wants to get back to striking at distance but Gilbert won't allow it.
Gilbert tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gilbert tries for a takedown but Wellingsworth manages to get underhooks.
Gilbert is breathing heavily.
Gilbert drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wellingsworth gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gilbert can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellingsworth wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wellingsworth is trying to break the clinch but Gilbert has him pressed against the cage.
Gilbert changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wellingsworth fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pippen Wellingsworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wellingsworth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gilbert at a distance.
Wellingsworth stalks Gilbert and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gilbert's face. Gilbert staggers backwards, shaken.
Wellingsworth throws a nice looking combination but Gilbert bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wellingsworth lands with an uppercut that bounces Gilbert off the cage and back into rage.
Wellingsworth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gilbert misses with a looping left.
Wellingsworth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wellingsworth misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wellingsworth swivels and escapes.
Wellingsworth misses with a wild combination.
Gilbert changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wellingsworth tries to avoid it but Gilbert manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wellingsworth to the ground. Wellingsworth escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gilbert fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wellingsworth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gilbert. Gilbert circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wellingsworth lands a jab to the head.
Wellingsworth's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Wellingsworth duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Wellingsworth. That snapped Gilbert's head back.
Nice sprawl there from Wellingsworth as Gilbert shoots in.
Wellingsworth stuffs the takedown attempt from Gilbert. Gilbert gets slowly back to his feet.
Pippen Wellingsworth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wellingsworth is fending him off so far but Gilbert persists. Nope, Wellingsworth circles away and we're back to standing.
Wellingsworth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gilbert motions for Wellingsworth to come forward. Gilbert throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gilbert changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wellingsworth tries to avoid it but Gilbert manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wellingsworth to the ground. Wellingsworth escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wellingsworth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gilbert shoots in for a double leg but Wellingsworth sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wellingsworth misses with a series of wild punches.
Gilbert shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wellingsworth as he avoids it easily.
Wellingsworth's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Wellingsworth duly obliges.
Gilbert shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wellingsworth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gilbert tries to clinch up but Wellingsworth circles away and keeps his distance.
Gilbert misses with a combination
and Wellingsworth counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ethan Gilbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gilbert closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wellingsworth circles away.
Gilbert wants to clinch but Wellingsworth slips to the side
and Wellingsworth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gilbert thinking.
Nice sprawl there from Wellingsworth as Gilbert shoots in.
Wellingsworth thows a body shot but no joy.
Gilbert gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gilbert postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gilbert looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wellingsworth is avoiding damage well.
Wellingsworth is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pippen Wellingsworth dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ethan Gilbert's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Horrible takedown by Gilbert or perhaps it was just good defense by Wellingsworth which made him look bad.
Pippen Wellingsworth is winning the standup battle so far.
Wellingsworth connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gilbert's hands.
Gilbert fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wellingsworth falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gilbert decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wellingsworth's guard.
Gilbert thows a big elbow that misses.
Gilbert postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gilbert decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gilbert misses with a takedown
enabling Wellingsworth to counter with a crisp jab.
Pippen Wellingsworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Gilbert.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gilbert looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilbert closes the distance and clinches up with Wellingsworth, looking for a takedown. Gilbert pushes Wellingsworth against the cage but Wellingsworth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wellingsworth's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Wellingsworth duly obliges.
Gilbert moves in looking to clinch but Wellingsworth pushes him off.
Gilbert scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wellingsworth is looking to escape.
Gilbert wants to pass to mount but Wellingsworth is defending the position.
Gilbert 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. Wellingsworth tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gilbert!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ethan Gilbert!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nick Curtis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and diet Pepper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Curtis had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 136.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. diet Pepper will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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145 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Curtis!
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, diet Pepper!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curtis shoots in but no luck this time.
Curtis looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Pepper gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Curtis tries to pull guard but Pepper holds him up against the cage and eventually Curtis drops back down to his feet.
Pepper wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Curtis prevents Pepper from breaking the clinch.
Pepper manages to break the clinch.
Pepper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Curtis.
Pepper closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pepper lands in his opponent's guard.
Pepper wants to get up but he can't break Curtis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pepper gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Curtis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Curtis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pepper throws a nice looking combination but Curtis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Curtis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pepper.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pepper stalks Curtis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Curtis's face. Curtis staggers backwards, shaken.
Pepper throws a series of punches but Curtis moves out of range.
Pepper tries to bum rush Curtis with a series of wild strikes but Curtis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pepper will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pepper misses with a double jab.
Pepper has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pepper wants to break the clinch but can't.
Curtis keeps control of Pepper as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pepper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pepper wants to break free but Curtis has control.
Pepper wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Curtis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pepper walks away with a smile on his face. Curtis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pepper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pepper moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pepper scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pepper feints and as Curtis raises his hands in defense, Pepper changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pepper wants to get up but he can't break Curtis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pepper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pepper is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Pepper gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pepper throws a series of strikes that have Curtis backpedaling.
Pepper moves in looking to clinch but Curtis pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepper throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pepper lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pepper is looking to clinch but Curtis is avoiding it.
Pepper misses with a two punch combination.
Pepper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Curtis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pepper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Curtis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Curtis shoots in for a double leg but Pepper sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pepper misses with a two punch combination.
Pepper lands a jab-cross combination.
Pepper is looking to clinch but Curtis is avoiding it.
Pepper throws a head kick that misses.
Pepper clinches.
Pepper wants to break free but Curtis has control.
Pepper can't break the clinch.
Pepper is looking to break free of the clinch but Curtis has double underhooks.
Pepper is looking to break free of the clinch but Curtis has double underhooks.
Pepper is looking to break free of the clinch but Curtis has double underhooks.
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.
Pepper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab from Pepper.
Pepper clinches up with Curtis and pushes him back against the cage.
Curtis prevents Pepper from breaking the clinch.
Pepper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pepper throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pepper lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pepper.
Curtis takes one to the side of the head.
Pepper throws a series of punches but Curtis moves out of range.
Pepper swinging wilding here.
Pepper lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pepper!
Pepper closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pepper decides to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
diet Pepper 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.
Pepper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pepper misses with a double jab.
Pepper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Curtis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pepper works over Curtis's head and body with a nice combination.
Pepper scores with a jab.
A left and a right from Pepper both land. Nice combination.
Curtis keeps the fight on the outside.
Pepper forces Curtis back against the cage and clinches.
Pepper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pepper gets a takedown into half guard.
Pepper decides to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pepper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pepper misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jab, jab by Pepper - just one landing.
Pepper fails to land with a series of punches.
Pepper throws a nice looking combination but Curtis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pepper lands an overhand right.
Pepper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
diet Pepper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pepper lands an overhand right.
Pepper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pepper misses with a few strikes there.
Pepper misses with a two punch combination.
Pepper lands with a straight right. Curtis didn't see that one coming.
Pepper catches Curtis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nick Curtis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two 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.
A left and a right from Pepper both land. Nice combination.
Pepper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pepper throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pepper is looking to clinch but Curtis is avoiding it.
Curtis tries to clinch
and Pepper counters with a series of strikes. Curtis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pepper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pepper closes the distance and clinches.
Pepper breaks the clinch.
Pepper closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Curtis to the mat! Curtis manages to get full guard.
Pepper wants to get up but he can't break Curtis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Curtis isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Pepper stacks Curtis on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Pepper!
Curtis tries to buck Pepper off but Pepper is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepper has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Pepper is working the combinations to good effect here.
Pepper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Curtis circles away quickly and effectively.
Pepper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Pepper. That snapped Curtis's head back.
Pepper tries to clinch but Curtis moves away
and Curtis counters with a shoot takedown. Pepper fights it but they end up in guard.
Pepper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Curtis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Curtis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pepper can do anything to dispel that myth.
Curtis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Curtis won't allow Pepper to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curtis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pepper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Curtis postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pepper is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Curtis, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Curtis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pepper wants to get up but he can't break Curtis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
diet Pepper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Pepper shoots in and drives through. Curtis sprawls well.
Curtis dodges the punch combination from Pepper.
Pepper shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Curtis as he avoids it easily.
Pepper scores with a three punch combo!
Pepper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Curtis circles away quickly and effectively.
Curtis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Curtis has managed to clinch.
Pepper breaks the clinch.
Pepper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pepper shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Curtis as he avoids it easily.
Nick Curtis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of diet Pepper.
Pepper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Curtis circles away quickly and effectively.
Pepper fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Curtis checks it well.
No joy there for Pepper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pepper fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Curtis avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Curtis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Curtis moves into the clinch.
Pepper wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pepper is trying to break free.
Curtis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pepper wants to get back to striking at distance but Curtis won't allow it.
Pepper tries to break the clinch but Curtis is controlling the position.
Pepper wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pepper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pepper breaks the clinch.
Pepper misses with a combination
and Curtis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pepper won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pepper is trying to get back to his feet.
Curtis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Curtis wants to control but Pepper is keeping him busy.
Pepper tries to escape but Curtis is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curtis decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Curtis avoids a punch combination nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Curtis.
Pepper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Curtis counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Pepper throws a nice looking combination but Curtis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pepper throws a nice looking combination but Curtis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pepper throws a series of punches but Curtis moves out of range.
Curtis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pepper moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pepper clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pepper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Curtis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pepper moves into the clinch successfully.
Pepper can't break the clinch.
Pepper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Curtis has him pressed against the cage.
Pepper is looking to break free of the clinch but Curtis has double underhooks.
Curtis jumps guard but Pepper stands there with Curtis around his waist. Curtis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pepper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pepper wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Curtis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Curtis prevents Pepper from breaking the clinch.
Nick Curtis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
diet Pepper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pepper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pepper looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Curtis!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nick Curtis.
Well Pepper 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... diet Pepper!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hubrecht Overgaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Hands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mister Hands is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hubrecht Overgaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mister Hands!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hands fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hands gets the takedown into side control.
Hands trying to control the action but Overgaard is working from the bottom.
Hands controls the position.
Overgaard is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hands asserts his dominance and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Hands stalls from top position.
Overgaard taking a bit of punishment here - Hands scoring with strikes.
Hands is chipping away with strikes.
Overgaard tries to bench press Hands off him but Hands keeps the position.
Overgaard sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hands landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hands tries to pass to full mount but Overgaard defends it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Overgaard is refusing to be controlled, as Hands sits in half guard.
Hands scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hands lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Overgaard has hold of Hands's hands but Hands slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hands looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Overgaard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Overgaard pushes Hands off and gets back to his feet.
Hands tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hands scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Overgaard looking for submissions off his back.
Hands thows a huge punch but Overgaard dodges it nicely.
Overgaard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Overgaard is breathing heavily.
Hands working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hands is looking to advance position but Overgaard won't allow it.
Hands working over Overgaard with some ground and pound. Overgaard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hands 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.
Hands is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Overgaard!
Hands working away from the top, dropping strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hands looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hands fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A nice elbow there by Hands.
BOOM! Hands connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hands landing strikes from the mount and Overgaard is in trouble!
Overgaard is rocked!
Overgaard can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hands working Overgaard over with strikes here.
Overgaard is desperately trying to improve his position but Hands has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overgaard is bucking up trying to escape but Hands cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Overgaard wants to get back to his feet.
Hands controlling from mount.
Hands punishing his opponent with strikes.
Overgaard bucks up and throws Hands to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Overgaard throws a one two combo.
Hands fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Overgaard sprawls well initially but Hands persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hands seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hands is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Overgaard defends it well.
Overgaard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overgaard taking some punishment here, with Hands in his half guard.
Hands drops an elbow to the side of Overgaard's head.
Overgaard is refusing to be controlled, as Hands sits in half guard.
Hands stalling away here and it's allowed Overgaard to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Overgaard wants to stand up but Hands is controlling him.
Overgaard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hands can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hands stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Overgaard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Overgaard is looking for a triangle but Hands pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Hands dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hands looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Overgaard!
Hands landing shots from mount.
Hands is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Overgaard has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hands tries to control but Overgaard wriggling away.
Hands lands a big elbow.
Overgaard is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Hands is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Overgaard can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Overgaard is squirming around, avoiding Hands's attempts to control the action.
Overgaard is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hands putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
A nice elbow there by Hands.
Hands lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Overgaard sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mister Hands has got the better of the ground game so far.
Overgaard is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Hands pulls his head out easily.
Overgaard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hands scores with a couple of nice shots.
Well, if Hands is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Overgaard taking some punishment here, with Hands in his half guard.
Overgaard actively working from the bottom here.
Hands is trying to control the action in half guard but Overgaard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overgaard wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hands pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hands has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hands moves away from the strike by Overgaard.
Some wild striking there from Overgaard.
Overgaard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Overgaard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hands drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Overgaard sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hands is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Overgaard!
Hands is working for a guillotine from mount but Overgaard frees his head quite easily.
Hands throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Overgaard tries to buck Hands off but he can't manage it.
Hands wants to control the pace but Overgaard is squirming around nicely.
Overgaard is trying to stand.
Hands is working for a guillotine from mount but Overgaard frees his head quite easily.
Overgaard is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
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.
Hands lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Overgaard is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hands working the ground and pound effectively.
Hands is landing with some decent strikes but Overgaard is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hands controlling from the full mount.
Hands fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hands breaks from Overgaard's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Overgaard tries to hold on but Hands pushes him away.
Hands looking to control but Overgaard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hands lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Hands showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hands avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hands throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Overgaard throws a series of punches but Hands moves out of range.
Hands slips a jab and a cross from Overgaard.
Overgaard throws a right hand that Hands ducks under and follows up with a left that Hands also avoids with ease.
Hands throws a hook but Overgaard avoids it easily.
Hands takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hands moves in looking to clinch but Overgaard pushes him off.
Overgaard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A left and a right from Overgaard both land. Nice combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Hands misses.
Overgaard throws a combination that misses
and Hands decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Overgaard's guard.
Overgaard being controlled here, momentarily.
Hands wants to control from the top but Overgaard keeps moving.
Hands must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hands advances position into side control!
Hands working the ground and pound from side control.
Hands taking a breather here.
Hands prevents Overgaard from escaping the position.
Overgaard tries to improve position but can't.
Mister Hands is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hands advances to full mount.
Hands has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Overgaard's face.
Hands controlling from the full mount.
Hands trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hands punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overgaard taking shots to the head.
Hands breaks from Overgaard's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hands takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hands lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Overgaard hang on?
Hands prevents Overgaard from getting the reversal.
Hands looking to control and managing it successfully.
Overgaard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hands landing strikes, looking to finish!
Overgaard is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hands working for a guillotine from mount but Overgaard is in no mood to give up.
Overgaard is squirming around, avoiding Hands's attempts to control the action.
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.
Overgaard slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hands thows a huge punch but Overgaard dodges it nicely.
Hands controlling the action here.
Overgaard is looking to improve his position.
Hubrecht Overgaard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Overgaard is looking to escape.
Overgaard manages to get to full guard.
Hands is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mister Hands comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hands 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mister Hands!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zi Phan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Satan on Earth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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185 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zi Phan!
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, Satan on Earth!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
on Earth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phan was well out of range. Poor timing from on Earth.
Phan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Phan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of on Earth's face.
Phan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of on Earth's face.
BOOM! Phan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Phan content just to control the position here.
A nice elbow there by Phan.
on Earth is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big strike lands for Phan! That's really hurt on Earth and he's turned his back - Phan keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Phan Jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zi Phan!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Amaraldo Leite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Koff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Koff is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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155 lbs
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162 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Amaraldo Leite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Koff!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leite with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Koff to score with a decent uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Leite.
Koff gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koff lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Koff working the ground and pound but Leite is defending the strikes.
Leite wants to get back to his feet but Koff drags him back down.
Koff working the ground and pound from side control.
Koff working the head and body with strikes.
Leite taking punishment in the form of punches.
Leite is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leite is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Koff has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Oh Leite is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Koff scores with punches from side control.
Koff lands a strong strike to the head of Leite. That's dazed him! Koff looking to finish here. Leite is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Koff lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Koff!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hieno Mies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arlovski has chosen Bodies by Drowning Pool as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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186 lbs
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196 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Big heart |
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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, Hieno Mies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Arlovski!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mies misses with a wild combination.
Arlovski lunges at Mies with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mies's hand.
Arlovski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mies is in trouble now - Arlovski has advanced to mount!
Arlovski scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mies?
Arlovski is going olschool here, as he tries to force Mies to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mies shrugs it off.
Arlovski putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mies is squirming around, avoiding Arlovski's attempts to control the action.
Arlovski looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mies is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mies and Arlovski has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
I wouldn't like to be where Mies is right now.
Mies wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Arlovski working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Arlovski wants to control but Mies is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arlovski working the head and body with strikes.
Mies is looking to reverse the position.
Arlovski trying to control the action but Mies is working from the bottom.
Arlovski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mies knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mies manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arlovski flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Arlovski moves into full guard.
Arlovski 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.
Arlovski throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mies escapes and throws Arlovski's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Arlovski is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mies stands up and beckons Arlovski to his feet.
Arlovski looks to land a right hand but Mies moved out of range.
Mies tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arlovski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arlovski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mies!
Arlovski thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Arlovski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Arlovski misses with a straight right.
Mies tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arlovski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mies throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mies tries to close the distance and clinch but Arlovski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mies tries to clinch up but Arlovski circles away and keeps his distance.
Arlovski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mies tries to clinch up but Arlovski circles away and keeps his distance.
Mies gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Arlovski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice body kick there by Mies.
Mies tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arlovski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mies attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mies is looking to clinch but Arlovski is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski misses with a wild combination.
Arlovski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arlovski throws a series of punches but Mies avoids them all with ease.
Mies gets caught flat footed, as Arlovski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Arlovski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Arlovski trying to control the position from guard on top but Mies is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arlovski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Arlovski is looking to take a break and control but Mies is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mies can't do much from the bottom here.
Arlovski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Arlovski sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mies is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mies is not content to let Arlovski control the position.
Mies is trying to get back to his feet.
Mies knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arlovski on the ground.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mies throws a hook to the side of Arlovski's head but Arlovski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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.
Arlovski keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Arlovski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Arlovski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hieno Mies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Arlovski.
Mies escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hieno Mies is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arlovski's corner calls for a 1-2. Arlovski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mies takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mies is looking to clinch but Arlovski is avoiding it.
Mies fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mies clinches with his opponent.
Mies wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mies tries to land a knee to the head but Arlovski blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Mies.
Mies stops a takedown attempt from Arlovski.
Mies pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hieno Mies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mies takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mies has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Arlovski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Arlovski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Arlovski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mies is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mies struggling a bit here.
Arlovski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mies keeps working.
Arlovski scores with punches from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arlovski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mies is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mies can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski lands an elbow.
Arlovski tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mies being controlled for a moment.
Mies tries to buck Arlovski off but Arlovski is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Arlovski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mies, who protects the arm well.
An elbow from Arlovski crashes against the mat.
Arlovski trying to control the position but Mies is working away.
Arlovski tries for a kimura but Mies is defending well.
Arlovski working the body and head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski working the body and head with strikes.
Mies tries to improve position but can't.
Mies wants to get back to his feet.
Arlovski is putting a hurting on Mies here, landing some big shots from side control.
Arlovski is looking to take a break and control but Mies is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mies is looking to regain half guard here but Arlovski keeps moving and retains side control.
Mies is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Mies gets back to half guard.
Arlovski wants to control but Mies is keeping him busy.
Hieno Mies has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arlovski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jack Arlovski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mies is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arlovski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Arlovski 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!
Jack Arlovski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Arlovski 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Arlovski!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cosme Capetto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Negro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Negro has chosen Nine Inch Nail - The Great Destroyer as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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217 lbs
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215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cosme Capetto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, El Negro!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Negro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Negro shoots in for a takedown but Capetto shows good takedown defense.
Capetto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Negro strikes from the bottom but Capetto uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Negro wants to get back to his feet.
Capetto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Negro has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Capetto but great work by Negro.
Negro wants to stand but Capetto has his arm trapped.
Capetto is trying to get back to half guard.
Capetto sneaks back into half guard.
Capetto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Negro.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capetto tries to get to full guard but Negro has control of the leg.
Negro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Negro with the ground and pound but Capetto uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Negro trying to control the position from guard on top but Capetto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Capetto pushes Negro off and gets back to his feet.
Capetto lands a nice looking body kick.
Negro looks gassed!
Capetto tries to clinch but Negro moves out of range.
Negro tries to clinch
enabling Capetto to counter with a crisp jab.
Negro tries to clinch
and Capetto counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Capetto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capetto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Negro has managed to clinch.
Capetto has picked Negro up - he's going for a ride! Capetto dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Capetto wants to control but Negro is keeping him busy.
Capetto prevents Negro from standing back up.
Negro taking some punishment here, with Capetto in his half guard.
Negro is looking to improve his position.
Negro is trying to maintain the position but Capetto is very close to passing his half guard.
Negro tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Capetto in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capetto stands up out of the half guard.
Negro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Capetto counters with a stiff right hand.
El Negro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Negro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Negro misses with a takedown
and Capetto holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cosme Capetto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Negro.
Capetto looking to stall.
Negro looking to slow down the pace here.
Negro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Capetto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Negro is working for takedown but Capetto is calmly controlling the position for now.
Capetto keeps control of Negro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Negro is trying to break free.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Capetto as Negro tries to tie him up.
Negro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Negro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Negro tries to clinch but Capetto moves away
and Capetto counters with a slapping leg kick.
Negro misses with the combination.
Capetto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Negro misses with an uppercut. Capetto saw that one coming.
Negro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Capetto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Capetto.
Negro lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Capetto!
Negro throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Negro moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Capetto has worked his arm free - good work by Capetto!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cosme Capetto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Negro throws a left and a right that both miss
so Capetto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Negro controls Capetto momentarily but Capetto frees himself.
Negro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Capetto prevents Negro from getting back to his feet.
Negro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Capetto postures up and lands a big shot to Negro's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Capetto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Negro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Capetto gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Negro scores with a kick to the midsection.
Negro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Capetto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Negro wants to stand but Capetto is controlling the position.
Negro is trying to control the position but Capetto postures up.
Negro looking for a guillotine here but Capetto defends easily.
Capetto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Negro has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Capetto is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Negro.
Negro wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two 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.
Negro is looking for a sweep.
Negro sneaks out the side door and pushes Capetto away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Negro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Capetto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Negro's guard.
Negro looking to control.
Capetto prevents Negro from getting back to his feet.
Negro is striking but Capetto is not phased and passes to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capetto prevents Negro from improving his position.
Negro throws a strike from the bottom but Capetto passes into side control!
Negro wants to get back to his feet.
Negro is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Negro taking a bit of punishment here - Capetto scoring with strikes.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Negro lands a front kick.
Negro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Capetto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Capetto.
Cosme Capetto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Negro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Negro throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Negro working a defensive guard here.
Negro throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Negro looking for a guillotine here but Capetto defends easily.
Negro looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Negro wants to stand up but Capetto is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cosme Capetto dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Negro has his takedown stuffed
and Capetto counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Capetto.
Capetto trying to land knees to the body.
Negro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Capetto clinches with his opponent.
Negro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Capetto keeps control of Negro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Capetto gets control of Negro's arms and successfully pulls guard. Capetto will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Capetto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Capetto is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Negro is looking to stand up but Capetto won't let him.
Negro stands up and waves to Capetto to follow him.
Capetto circles away from the clinch attempt
and Capetto counters with a shoot takedown. Negro fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Negro kicks Capetto off and gets to his feet.
Negro tries for a takedown but Capetto circles away easily
enabling Capetto to counter with a crisp jab.
Negro shoots and misses
and Capetto counters by moving into the clinch.
Cosme Capetto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Negro.
Capetto is looking to break free of the clinch but Negro has double underhooks.
Negro lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Capetto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Negro prevents it.
Negro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Capetto has him pressed against the cage.
Negro wants to break free but Capetto has control.
Capetto pushes Negro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Negro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Negro with a poor takedown
and Capetto counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Capetto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Negro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Negro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Capetto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Negro with a poor takedown
and Capetto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Capetto.
Negro wants to stand but Capetto is controlling the position.
Negro throws his legs up looking for a submission but Capetto uses it to pass to side control.
Capetto prevents Negro from escaping the position.
Cosme Capetto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Negro bucks up and tries to throw Capetto off but instead Capetto has got his back!
Negro wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negro manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Capetto lands a head kick!
Negro tries to clinch but Capetto moves away
and Capetto counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Capetto tries to bum rush Negro with a series of wild strikes but Negro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Negro tries to clinch up.
Capetto throws a head kick but Negro moves out of range.
Negro tries to clinch up
and Capetto counters with a leg kick.
Negro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Capetto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Negro won't be happy with that.
Sloppy strikes there by Capetto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capetto has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Capetto shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Capetto is taking a breather. Negro says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Capetto stops Negro from getting back to his feet.
Negro throws strikes from the bottom but it's allowed Capetto to grab hold of an arm and go for an armbar! It's tiiiiiiiiight! Negro is forced to tap! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cosme Capetto!
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