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Kings of Rio 51 - Preamble PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gavilan Barrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maestre Hulk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barrera comes to the cage accompanied by Ileso. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gavilan Barrera!
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, Maestre Hulk!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hulk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barrera swivels and escapes.
Barrera lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hulk backs up against the cage.
It looks like Maestre Hulk has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barrera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hulk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hulk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barrera.
No luck for Hulk with that takedown attempt.
Barrera with a jab.
Hulk fails with a takedown attempt.
Gavilan Barrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maestre Hulk.
Barrera throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hulk.
That has opened up Maestre Hulk's cut even more.
Hulk feints and as Barrera raises his hands in defense, Hulk changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hulk throwing strikes but missing.
Hulk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hulk sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hulk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulk stands up over Barrera, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barrera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hulk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hulk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hulk with a nice head shot there.
Hulk throwing strikes from guard but Barrera blocks nicely.
Hulk trying to control but Barrera is working from the bottom.
Barrera is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hulk is controlling him.
Hulk connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hulk working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hulk thows a big elbow that misses.
Hulk connects with a couple of short punches.
Hulk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barrera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hulk wants to pass the guard but Barrera is keeping the position.
Hulk working some strikes from top position.
Hulk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hulk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barrera has momentary wrist control but Hulk slips an elbow through the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hulk wants to control from the top but Barrera keeps moving.
Hulk advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulk trying to control the position but Barrera is working away.
Hulk looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Barrera is avoiding damage well.
Hulk tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hulk has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hulk trying to control the action but Barrera is working from the bottom.
Hulk working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
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.
Barrera is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hulk is working Barrera over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hulk throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ground and pound from Hulk seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hulk in side control, throwing shots but Barrera defends.
Hulk advances to full mount.
Barrera is breathing heavily.
Hulk lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
It looks like Gavilan Barrera has been cut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hulk with shots to the head and body - Barrera looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hulk dominating with strikes here.
Hulk cracks Barrera with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maestre Hulk dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hulk closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hulk lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hulk working the head with strikes.
Hulk grinds an elbow into Barrera's temple.
Barrera avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hulk.
Barrera is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hulk connects with a decent elbow.
Hulk cracks Barrera with a big elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hulk connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Barrera some visible discomfort.
Gavilan Barrera's cut is getting worse.
Hulk lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Barrera down.
Gavilan Barrera's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hulk landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jeez, Gavilan Barrera's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gavilan Barrera's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Maestre Hulk!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Larry Buheler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brenno Penna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penna is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by APOCALYPSE NOW. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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191 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Larry Buheler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brenno Penna!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Buheler. No joy for Penna on that attempt.
Buheler keeps the fight on the outside.
Buheler forces Penna back against the cage and clinches.
Penna blocks an elbow strike from Buheler.
Penna has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Buheler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Penna is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Larry Buheler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brenno Penna.
Penna is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Penna is working for takedown but Buheler is calmly controlling the position for now.
Penna can't get the takedown.
Penna tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Buheler just stands there and leans against the cage.
Buheler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Buheler tries to land a knee to the head but Penna blocks with his arms.
Buheler connects with a knee to the head.
Penna looks gassed!
Penna takes an elbow to the temple.
Penna has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Buheler is trying to keep an underhook but Penna manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Buheler trying to control from the bottom.
Buheler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Buheler looks like he's trying to stand up.
Buheler wants to get back to full guard but Penna has mounted him!
Penna with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penna swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Buheler is now in Penna's guard. A big mistake from Penna there, giving up the dominant position!
Penna had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Buheler is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Penna Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Buheler's back instead.
Buheler trying to control but not successfully.
Penna looking for the RNC.
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.
Buheler fending off the submission attempt from Penna.
Buheler turns into Penna and is now in his guard.
Buheler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Buheler gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
No luck for Penna with that takedown attempt.
Penna has a takedown stuffed.
Penna fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penna gets caught flat footed, as Buheler shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Buheler wants to stand but Penna has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Penna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penna has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Buheler 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 Penna.
Penna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buheler wants to stand but Penna is controlling his arm.
Penna tries to bench press Buheler off him but Buheler keeps the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Buheler lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Brenno Penna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penna shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Buheler counters by clinching up.
Penna tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Buheler smiles and moves away.
Buheler drives through and clinches with Penna against the cage.
Penna takes an elbow to the temple.
Buheler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Penna has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Penna tries to pull guard but Buheler won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Buheler dominated that round.
That's time! Buheler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Buheler clinches up with Penna and pushes him back against the cage.
Buheler is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Buheler is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Knees to the body from Buheler.
Penna tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Penna takes an elbow to the temple.
Buheler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Buheler tries to stall but Penna uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Buheler trying to land knees to the body.
Buheler with a knee to the head.
Penna has Buheler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Buheler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Buheler with a knee to the head.
Penna drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Larry Buheler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brenno Penna.
Penna has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Buheler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Penna is trying to drag Buheler to the mat but Buheler just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Buheler unloads a knee to the mid-section. Penna lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Buheler landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Buheler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penna is working for takedown but Buheler is calmly controlling the position for now.
Buheler crunches a lovely knee into Penna's ribcage.
Buheler stalling.
Buheler gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Penna goes for a takedown in the clinch but Buheler prevents it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Penna as Buheler tries to tie him up.
Penna changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Buheler fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Buheler wants to clinch.
Buheler has Penna up against the cage in a clinch.
Penna wants a takedown but no success here.
Buheler has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Penna uses from the top position.
Penna trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Buheler pulls Penna in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penna passes Buheler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Penna is looking for a kimura but Buheler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Penna to get the leverage.
Penna not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Buheler is trying to control but can't.
Penna is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Buheler is just riding it out for now. Penna eventually gives up the hold.
Buheler wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buheler is staying active underneath Penna, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Penna is trying to work for a kimura but Buheler is defending well.
Penna is trying to work for a kimura but Buheler is defending well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Buheler rushes Penna and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Penna wants a takedown but no success here.
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.
Buheler lands a knee to the head.
Buheler throws a knee to the head but misses.
Buheler prevents the takedown attempt.
Penna fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Buheler with a knee to the head.
Penna looking for a takedown.
Penna tries to score a body lock takedown but Buheler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Buheler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Buheler will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Penna up against the cage.
Penna tries for a takedown. No joy.
Penna wants a takedown but no success here.
Buheler lands a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Buheler can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Buheler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Penna blocks it with crossed arms.
Penna has Buheler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Buheler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Buheler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Buheler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Buheler is pressed up against the cage. Penna has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Buheler down to the mat. Buheler avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Penna shoots in and bounces Buheler off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Penna drops back, looking for a kneebar! Buheler looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Buheler looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Buheler!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Buheler dominated that second round.
That's time! Buheler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Buheler forces Penna back against the cage and clinches.
Buheler lands a knee to the head.
Buheler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Buheler misses with a knee to the head.
Penna tries to score a body lock takedown but Buheler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Penna can't get the takedown.
Penna goes for a takedown attempt but Buheler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Larry Buheler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brenno Penna.
Buheler gets a clinch.
Penna fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Penna goes for a takedown in the clinch but Buheler prevents it.
Buheler wants to stall.
Penna drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Buheler gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Buheler connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Penna is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Buheler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Penna is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buheler holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Buheler tries to land a knee to the head but Penna blocks with his arms.
Buheler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Penna blocks it with crossed arms.
Buheler looking to slow down the pace here.
Penna tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Buheler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Penna tries for a takedown. No joy.
Penna changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Buheler fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Buheler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Penna.
Buheler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Buheler lands a nice knee to the body.
Buheler prevents a takedown attempt there.
A knee to the head by Buheler.
Buheler with a knee to the head.
Penna tries to score a body lock takedown but Buheler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Buheler lands a knee to the body.
Penna goes for a takedown in the clinch but Buheler prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penna avoiding damage as Buheler throws knees to the body.
Buheler connects with a knee to the head.
Buheler misses with a knee strike.
Buheler gets underhooks to prevent Penna's takedown attempt.
Buheler jumps guard and drags Penna to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Penna's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Penna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Penna works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Penna is working for a kimura but Buheler is defending it quite comfortably.
Penna uses his free foot to push down on Buheler's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Buheler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penna throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Buheler has his hands clasped together but Penna breaks the hold and Buheler is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Penna!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brenno Penna!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herman Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georgy Zhukov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holmes comes into the arena with Killing Me Softly blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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275 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Herman Holmes!
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, Georgy Zhukov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes stuffs the takedown attempt from Zhukov. Zhukov gets slowly back to his feet.
Holmes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
It looks like Georgy Zhukov has been cut.
Holmes misses with a looping right.
Holmes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zhukov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Holmes waves his right hand out infront of him, looking to distract Zhukov. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Zhukov to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Zhukov is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmes gets to his feet. Zhukov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Zhukov is still on wobbly legs! Can Holmes finish him?
Holmes feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Zhukov crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Herman Holmes!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robin Gaia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauro Gomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaia comes to the cage accompanied by Manowar- Battle Hymn. Gomes is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Buraka Som Sistema - Sound Of Kuduro. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mauro Gomes was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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300 lbs
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301 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robin Gaia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauro Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaia checks a low kick from Gomes.
Gomes throws a leg kick but Gaia moved away.
Gomes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaia moves away.
Gomes tries to land a front kick but Gaia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gaia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gaia ducks under a wild hook from Gomes.
Gomes throws a looping overhand right but Gaia ducks down to avoid it.
Gaia checks the leg kick.
Gaia dodges the punch combination from Gomes.
Gomes misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaia shoots for a takedown but Gomes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gomes just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes lands with an uppercut that bounces Gaia off the cage and back into rage.
Gomes tries to clinch but Gaia moves out of range.
Gomes works over Gaia's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Robin Gaia has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gomes lands with a hook. Gaia tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gomes loads up on a big right hand but Gaia slips the punch.
Gaia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gomes.
Gomes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gaia.
Gomes looks to land a right hand but Gaia moved out of range.
Gomes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mauro Gomes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gomes throws a series of strikes that have Gaia backpedaling.
Gaia throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gomes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gaia has a takedown stuffed.
Gomes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gaia avoids the body shot from Gomes.
A jab-cross combination lands for Gomes and sends Gaia crashing to the mat! Gomes follows him down to the mat - Gaia regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Gaia is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily.
Gaia is looking to improve his position.
Gomes postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Gaia to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gaia momentarily.
Gomes throws a series of punches but Gaia avoids them all with ease.
Gomes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gomes dips to his left and cracks Gaia with an uppercut!
Robin Gaia's cut is getting worse.
Gomes tries to clinch up but Gaia circles away and keeps his distance.
Gaia tries for a takedown but Gomes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robin Gaia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaia is breathing heavily.
Gomes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gomes cracks Gaia with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gomes has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gaia to stand back up!
Gaia is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomes missing with a left hand there. Gaia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oh Gaia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaia slips a straight right by Gomes.
Gaia seems to have got his legs back now.
Gaia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gomes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gaia moves out of range as Gomes strikes.
Gomes steps into range and cracks Gaia with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Gaia flops backwards and Gomes dives into his guard looking to finish!
Gomes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gomes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gomes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gaia, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauro Gomes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robin Gaia's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gaia swats away the attempt to clinch by Gomes.
Gomes wants to clinch up but Gaia keeps it at a distance.
Gaia staying out of range there.
Gomes thows a body shot but no joy.
Mauro Gomes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaia slips under a jab.
Gaia slips a jab from Gomes.
Gaia shoots for a takedown but Gomes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gomes tries to avoid it but Gaia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gomes to the ground. Gomes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gomes throws a nice looking combination but Gaia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gaia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gomes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Gomes finds it's way through Gaia's defenses.
Gomes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gomes misses with a wild body shot.
Gomes drops Gaia with a right and a left! Gomes comes rushing in but Gaia regains his composure and manages to keep Gomes in guard.
Gomes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gaia, up you get!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomes throws the left hand but Gaia avoids the punch easily.
No luck for Gaia with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robin Gaia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gaia has a takedown stuffed.
Gomes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gaia is out of range.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gaia. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaia swats away the attempt to clinch by Gomes.
Gomes connects with a body shot.
Gaia needs to keep his hands up - Gomes had a free shot at his head there.
Robin Gaia's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gaia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gomes.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Gomes and Gaia goes tumbling to the canvas! Gomes follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Gomes moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gaia.
Gaia is trying to improve his position.
Gomes stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes lands a big shot that drops Gaia! Can he finish him?
Jeez, Robin Gaia's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Gaia working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gomes has passed into half guard!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gomes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gaia wants to sweep but Gomes has passed to side control!
Gomes stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gaia walks into a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomes lands with a right and another and another! Gaia is in big trouble! Gomes lands again and this time it's lights out for Gaia! A quality knockout there for Gomes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mauro Gomes!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rama Chulalongkorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamaz Otstoev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chulalongkorn comes to the cage accompanied by "Sagat's Theme," by Takayuki Aihara. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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230 lbs
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264 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rama Chulalongkorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kamaz Otstoev!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chulalongkorn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Otstoev avoids the head kick by Chulalongkorn.
Otstoev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chulalongkorn throws a head kick but Otstoev moves out of range.
Chulalongkorn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Otstoev has eaten all the pies!
Otstoev avoids the head kick by Chulalongkorn.
Rama Chulalongkorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chulalongkorn tries a head kick but it misses.
Chulalongkorn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Otstoev avoids the head kick by Chulalongkorn.
Otstoev moves into the clinch.
Chulalongkorn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chulalongkorn throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Otstoev looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chulalongkorn connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Otstoev to the floor! Chulalongkorn dives in looking for the finish!
Otstoev is rocked!
It looks like Kamaz Otstoev has been cut.
Chulalongkorn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Otstoev is still in real trouble! Can Chulalongkorn finish him?
Otstoev actively working from the bottom here.
Otstoev seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn content to control rather than advance.
Chulalongkorn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Otstoev on the ground.
Otstoev is looking for a sweep. Chulalongkorn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chulalongkorn tries to stand but can't do so whilst Otstoev controls his leg.
Otstoev is trying to maintain the position but Chulalongkorn is very close to passing his half guard.
Chulalongkorn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Otstoev trying to hold on to Chulalongkorn's head to control him but Chulalongkorn postures up.
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.
Otstoev is looking for a sweep. Chulalongkorn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Chulalongkorn stuffs the takedown attempt from Otstoev. Otstoev gets slowly back to his feet.
Chulalongkorn throws a head kick but Otstoev moves out of range.
Chulalongkorn throws a head kick but Otstoev moves out of range.
Chulalongkorn tries a head kick but it misses.
Chulalongkorn tries a head kick but it misses.
Otstoev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chulalongkorn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chulalongkorn tries to land a front kick but Otstoev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Otstoev takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn tries a head kick but it misses.
Rama Chulalongkorn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chulalongkorn throws a head kick but Otstoev moves out of range.
Otstoev moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chulalongkorn. That's going to slow Otstoev down.
Chulalongkorn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chulalongkorn tries a head kick but it misses.
Chulalongkorn throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Otstoev stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Chulalongkorn follows into mount!
Chulalongkorn controlling his opponent.
Otstoev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Otstoev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otstoev slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Otstoev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chulalongkorn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Otstoev gets back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Otstoev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Otstoev wants to work for an arm triangle but Chulalongkorn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rama Chulalongkorn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kamaz Otstoev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chulalongkorn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Otstoev's head.
Chulalongkorn throws a head kick that misses.
Otstoev blocks a head kick by Chulalongkorn.
Rama Chulalongkorn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Otstoev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chulalongkorn's guard.
Chulalongkorn wants to sweep but no luck.
Chulalongkorn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chulalongkorn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chulalongkorn keeping moving, preventing Otstoev from controlling successfully.
Otstoev drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chulalongkorn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chulalongkorn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chulalongkorn!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Otstoev!
Otstoev is desperately trying to improve his position but Chulalongkorn has a good base and remains in mount.
Otstoev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chulalongkorn trying to control but Otstoev is having none of it.
Otstoev is desperately trying to improve his position but Chulalongkorn has a good base and remains in mount.
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.
Chulalongkorn controlling the position easily from mount.
Otstoev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chulalongkorn controlling the pace for now.
Otstoev can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn trying to control but Otstoev is having none of it.
Chulalongkorn prevents Otstoev from getting the reversal.
Chulalongkorn controlling the position easily from mount.
Otstoev working to try and regain half guard.
Chulalongkorn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Otstoev can do to turn this around?
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.
Otstoev is squirming around, avoiding Chulalongkorn's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Otstoev is desperately trying to improve his position but Chulalongkorn has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rama Chulalongkorn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kamaz Otstoev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Some wild striking there from Chulalongkorn.
Otstoev tries to clinch but Chulalongkorn moves out of range.
Chulalongkorn throws a big shot that misses.
Chulalongkorn misses with a head kick.
Otstoev tries to clinch but Chulalongkorn is having none of it.
Chulalongkorn tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice sprawl there from Chulalongkorn as Otstoev shoots in.
Chulalongkorn throws a looping overhand right but Otstoev ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chulalongkorn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chulalongkorn throws a head kick that misses.
Rama Chulalongkorn is winning the standup battle so far.
Otstoev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Otstoev trying to control the action but Chulalongkorn is working from the bottom.
Otstoev seems to be working for a kimura but Chulalongkorn defends the submission attempt.
Otstoev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otstoev wants to pass the guard but Chulalongkorn is defending well.
Otstoev is working for a submission of some sort.
Chulalongkorn is defending against the submission attempts here by Otstoev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Otstoev looking for a submission but Chulalongkorn manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Otstoev postures up.
Otstoev trying to control the position from guard on top but Chulalongkorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Otstoev postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chulalongkorn is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Otstoev, into his guard.
Rama Chulalongkorn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chulalongkorn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Otstoev controls Chulalongkorn momentarily but Chulalongkorn frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Otstoev has his foot on Chulalongkorn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chulalongkorn works his way back into a safe position though.
Otstoev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chulalongkorn tries to stand but Otstoev is controlling from the bottom.
Otstoev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chulalongkorn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chulalongkorn tries to stand but Otstoev is controlling from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kamaz Otstoev.
I think Chulalongkorn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rama Chulalongkorn!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between carlos miguel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerard Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mousasi's choice of entrance music: KILL YOU. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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185 lbs
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195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, carlos miguel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gerard Mousasi!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
miguel lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mousasi closes the distance and clinches up with miguel, looking for a takedown. Mousasi pushes miguel against the cage but miguel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
miguel throws out a powerful jab.
miguel scores with a one two! Mousasi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Gerard Mousasi has been cut.
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!
miguel scores with a jab.
miguel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
miguel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mousasi.
miguel cracks Mousasi with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. miguel has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mousasi to stand back up!
Mousasi is rocked!
miguel misses with a few strikes there.
miguel cracks Mousasi with an uppercut from hell and Mousasi crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of miguel's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Mousasi is still in real trouble! Can miguel finish him?
Mousasi looking for a sweep. Not yet Mousasi, not yet.
Mousasi seems to have recovered his senses.
miguel is looking to stand up but Mousasi won't let him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as miguel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
miguel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mousasi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
miguel gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
miguel jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
carlos miguel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Mousasi with that takedown attempt.
miguel lands a glancing blow to the side of Mousasi's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
miguel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
miguel lands the left hand.
miguel lands a jab-cross combination.
Mousasi looks gassed!
miguel lunges at Mousasi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mousasi's hand.
Mousasi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
miguel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mousasi's best efforts.
Mousasi prevents miguel from standing back up.
Mousasi tries to pass to full mount but miguel defends it.
Mousasi prevents miguel from standing back up.
Mousasi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks miguel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mousasi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mousasi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks miguel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
miguel looking for submissions off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mousasi shoots in and bounces miguel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
miguel wants to stand up but Mousasi is controlling him.
Mousasi cracks miguel with a solid left hand.
Mousasi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed miguel's guard.
miguel looks like he's trying to stand up.
miguel wants to get back to full guard.
Mousasi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mousasi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mousasi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mousasi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
miguel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mousasi.
Mousasi is nestled in close to miguel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mousasi prevents miguel from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mousasi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with miguel but miguel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
carlos miguel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerard Mousasi.
Mousasi fails with the takedown.
miguel lands a jab-cross combination.
Mousasi scores a takedown into full mount!
miguel swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Mousasi punishing his opponent with strikes.
miguel is working to get back to half guard.
Mousasi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mousasi with good strikes from the mount here!
Mousasi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish miguel?
miguel is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi has control of miguel's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and miguel regains control of the situation pretty easily.
miguel is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BOOM! Mousasi connects with a massive shot to the dome!
miguel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mousasi landing shots from mount.
Mousasi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. miguel looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mousasi landing punches.
Mousasi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of miguel's face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mousasi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
miguel is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
carlos miguel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerard Mousasi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
miguel stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from miguel. No joy for Mousasi on that attempt.
miguel lands a two punch combo.
miguel misses with a two punch combination.
A lazy left from miguel finds it's target.
Mousasi fails with a takedown attempt.
carlos miguel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerard Mousasi.
miguel closes the distance and lands a one-two.
miguel scores with a punch to the head.
miguel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mousasi shoots in but no luck this time.
A decent looking cross lands there for miguel.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
miguel sizes up Mousasi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
miguel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mousasi.
miguel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
miguel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mousasi. Mousasi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. miguel tries to avoid it but Mousasi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag miguel to the ground. miguel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mousasi tries to move into range but miguel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
carlos miguel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by miguel!
miguel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mousasi misses the jab.
Mousasi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. miguel sprawls well initially but Mousasi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
miguel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for miguel.
miguel is looking for a triangle but Mousasi pushes his legs off easily.
Mousasi wants to control from the top but miguel keeps moving.
Mousasi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
miguel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mousasi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mousasi pushing down on miguel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
miguel looks like he's trying to stand up.
miguel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
miguel tries to roll over but Mousasi keeps him under control.
Mousasi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and miguel defends it well.
miguel is looking to escape.
Mousasi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
miguel is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Mousasi is landing with some decent strikes but miguel is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mousasi dominating with strikes here.
miguel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi working for a guillotine from mount but miguel is in no mood to give up.
miguel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
miguel throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
miguel is trying to stand up.
Mousasi working miguel over with strikes here.
Mousasi lands a heavy elbow.
Mousasi with good strikes from the mount here!
miguel swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Mousasi unloading with bombs!
Mousasi has hold of miguel's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and miguel manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mousasi prevents miguel from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. miguel can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mousasi with the ground and pound from mount.
Mousasi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. miguel can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mousasi looking to secure an arm triangle but miguel defends it well.
miguel 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.
Gerard Mousasi has got the better of the ground game so far.
miguel wants to get back to his feet.
Mousasi is looking for a kimura but miguel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mousasi to get the leverage.
Mousasi slips a nice elbow through miguel's hands, connecting with miguel's forehead.
Mousasi blocks the strikes from miguel.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mousasi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mousasi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
miguel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for miguel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
carlos miguel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gerard Mousasi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
miguel swinging wilding here.
Mousasi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
miguel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
miguel lands a head shot.
miguel lands a jab-cross combination.
Mousasi closes the distance and clinches up with miguel, looking for a takedown. Mousasi pushes miguel against the cage but miguel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mousasi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mousasi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mousasi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mousasi stops miguel from standing up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mousasi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mousasi passes miguel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mousasi working miguel over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
miguel is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Mousasi pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Mousasi.
Mousasi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
miguel's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and miguel duly obliges.
miguel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
miguel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice sprawl there from miguel as Mousasi shoots in.
Mousasi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from miguel finds it's way round the side to connect with Mousasi's head.
Mousasi shoots in and bounces miguel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mousasi pushes down on miguel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
miguel is looking to improve his position.
miguel taking some punishment here, with Mousasi in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and miguel defends it well.
Mousasi prevents miguel from standing back up.
miguel taking some punishment here, with Mousasi in his half guard.
miguel looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mousasi wants to pass to mount but miguel is defending the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
miguel lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
carlos miguel is winning the standup battle so far.
miguel throws a series of punches but Mousasi moves out of range.
Mousasi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
miguel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mousasi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has miguel pinned against the cage. miguel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
carlos miguel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerard Mousasi.
A combination from miguel does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
miguel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mousasi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for miguel!
Mousasi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mousasi with a couple of short strikes.
miguel bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
miguel throwing strikes from guard but Mousasi blocks nicely.
miguel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mousasi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mousasi has his foot on miguel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. miguel works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
miguel has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mousasi is proving hard to escape from.
miguel with a flurry of punches that miss.
miguel throws a big right hand that misses.
Mousasi trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mousasi had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. miguel is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Mousasi Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take miguel's back instead.
miguel manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mousasi's guard. Nice work there by miguel.
Gerard Mousasi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
miguel tries to stand but Mousasi is controlling from the bottom.
miguel drops back looking for a leg! Mousasi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mousasi manages to kick miguel off! miguel jumps back into Mousasi's guard.
miguel won't allow Mousasi to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerard Mousasi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think miguel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... carlos miguel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Denny Prokopos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heliodoro Zuberi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prokopos comes into the arena with Deep River Blues - Doc Watson blaring out of the sound system. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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140 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Denny Prokopos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heliodoro Zuberi!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuberi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Prokopos circles away.
Prokopos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zuberi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Prokopos throwing shots but missing, from side control.
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.
Prokopos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zuberi keeps working.
Zuberi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zuberi looks to move to half guard but instead Prokopos has passed into mount! Damn!
Prokopos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Prokopos is trying to take his opponent's back.
Prokopos looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuberi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Prokopos controlling his opponent.
Zuberi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Prokopos wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Prokopos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Prokopos is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Zuberi has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Zuberi!
Prokopos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Prokopos is trying to keep Zuberi in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Prokopos holds on and takes a little breather.
Zuberi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Prokopos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Prokopos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Prokopos!
Zuberi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Prokopos's best efforts.
Still in half guard, Prokopos seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Denny Prokopos just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Zuberi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Prokopos counters with a single leg into guard. Zuberi didn't expect that.
Zuberi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Prokopos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zuberi looks gassed!
Prokopos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Prokopos trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuberi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prokopos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Prokopos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prokopos trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuberi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prokopos tries to free his leg and advance position but Zuberi is retaining full guard.
Zuberi keeping moving, preventing Prokopos from controlling successfully.
Prokopos wants to pass the guard but Zuberi is keeping the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Zuberi misses with a takedown
and Prokopos counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Zuberi!
Denny Prokopos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heliodoro Zuberi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prokopos throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Prokopos is trying to take his opponent's back.
Zuberi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Zuberi is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Prokopos pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denny Prokopos dominated that 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.
Zuberi misses with a takedown attempt
and Prokopos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zuberi's guard.
Prokopos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Prokopos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zuberi is looking for a triangle here but Prokopos uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Prokopos staying calm.
Prokopos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zuberi keeps working.
Prokopos controlling from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuberi is looking to regain half guard here but Prokopos keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Zuberi tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Prokopos presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Prokopos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zuberi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Prokopos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zuberi on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Prokopos trying to control but Zuberi is having none of it.
Zuberi stops Prokopos from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Zuberi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Prokopos.
Prokopos looking to control but Zuberi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Denny Prokopos just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Zuberi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Prokopos sprawls well initially but Zuberi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zuberi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Prokopos tries to reverse the position but Zuberi maintains control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuberi with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Zuberi with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Zuberi avoids the attempt from Prokopos to control.
Prokopos is trying desperately to improve position.
Zuberi avoids the attempt from Prokopos to control.
Zuberi working for a guillotine from mount but Prokopos is in no mood to give up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zuberi goes for an armbar but Prokopos turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Prokopos.
Prokopos trying to control but Zuberi is working from the bottom.
Prokopos wants to pass the guard but Zuberi is keeping the position.
Prokopos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zuberi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Prokopos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denny Prokopos dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Prokopos feints and as Zuberi raises his hands in defense, Prokopos changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zuberi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Prokopos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Prokopos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Prokopos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Prokopos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zuberi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Prokopos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zuberi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zuberi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prokopos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Prokopos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zuberi keeping moving, preventing Prokopos from controlling successfully.
Zuberi has his foot on Prokopos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Prokopos works his way back into a safe position though.
Prokopos controlling from the top position.
Zuberi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Prokopos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zuberi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Prokopos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Prokopos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Prokopos trying to control but Zuberi is working from the bottom.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Denny Prokopos just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Prokopos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zuberi but Zuberi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Denny Prokopos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zuberi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Prokopos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prokopos content to stall in guard here.
Zuberi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zuberi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Prokopos passes into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Prokopos.
Zuberi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Prokopos is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
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.
Zuberi working to try and regain half guard.
Prokopos controlling his opponent.
Heliodoro Zuberi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Prokopos wants to control the pace but Zuberi is squirming around nicely.
Prokopos mounts Zuberi! Really nice guard pass there!
And that's the end of the fight!
Denny Prokopos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Prokopos 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denny Prokopos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Palowakski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Steiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palowakski comes into the arena with Burning Down the House blaring out of the sound system. Brock Steiner will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fred Palowakski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brock Steiner!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steiner throws a head kick that misses.
Palowakski moves out of range of the strikes.
Steiner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Palowakski. Palowakski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brock Steiner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Steiner misses.
Steiner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palowakski.
Steiner bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Palowakski! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
It looks like Fred Palowakski has been cut.
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!
Palowakski wants to sweep here but Steiner controlling him for the moment.
Steiner trying to stand up but can't free himself from Palowakski's guard.
Steiner stopping the sweep attempt from Palowakski.
Steiner trying to control but Palowakski is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steiner won't allow Palowakski to sweep him here.
Steiner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Palowakski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Palowakski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palowakski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Steiner trying to control but Palowakski is working from the bottom.
Palowakski doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Palowakski being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steiner trying to control the position from guard on top but Palowakski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steiner might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Palowakski kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Palowakski throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
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.
Palowakski keeping moving, preventing Steiner from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice body punch from Palowakski.
Steiner looks gassed!
Palowakski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Palowakski catches Steiner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Brock Steiner has been cut.
Palowakski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steiner.
Palowakski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steiner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steiner takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Palowakski works Steiner's body with a nice hook.
Palowakski lands with a cross.
Palowakski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steiner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Palowakski waves his right hand out infront of him, looking to distract Steiner. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Steiner to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Palowakski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Palowakski scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steiner can't keep his opponent in guard - Palowakski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Palowakski is controlling the pace.
Palowakski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Palowakski content to control rather than advance.
Palowakski wants to pass to mount but Steiner is defending the position.
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.
Palowakski is trying to work for a kimura but Steiner is defending well.
Steiner tries to get to full guard but Palowakski has control of the leg.
Steiner trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steiner regains full guard. Nicely done.
Steiner being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Palowakski dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Steiner throws a sloppy head kick and Palowakski moves out of range easily.
Steiner misses with a double jab
and Palowakski counters with a one-two to the body.
Palowakski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A head kick misses from Steiner.
Palowakski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Palowakski is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Steiner!
Palowakski wants to control the pace but Steiner is squirming around nicely.
Palowakski looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palowakski tries to control but Steiner wriggling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steiner regains half guard.
Steiner wants to control but Palowakski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Palowakski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Steiner is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Palowakski scores with a couple of nice shots.
Palowakski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Steiner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Palowakski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Palowakski trying to pass the guard but Steiner defending well.
Steiner is looking to improve his position.
Steiner trying to hold on to Palowakski's head to control him but Palowakski postures up.
Palowakski working the head and body with strikes.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Steiner cracks Palowakski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Palowakski throws a series of punches but Steiner moves out of range.
Fred Palowakski is winning the standup battle so far.
Steiner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Palowakski throws a series of punches but Steiner moves out of range.
Steiner with a nice cross.
Palowakski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steiner to score with a decent uppercut.
Palowakski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from Steiner does it's job there.
Steiner throws a head kick but Palowakski moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Palowakski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steiner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Palowakski avoids a kick to the body.
Palowakski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steiner.
Palowakski drives through with a takedown into guard.
Steiner keeping full guard, as Palowakski tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steiner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Palowakski controls the pace.
Steiner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Palowakski postures up.
Steiner wants to get back to his feet but Palowakski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Steiner is trying to keep Palowakski in close.
Palowakski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Palowakski lands strikes from half guard.
Palowakski thows a huge punch but Steiner dodges it nicely.
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.
Palowakski trying to control from half guard but Steiner is working away.
Steiner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Palowakski.
Palowakski works his way into side control.
Steiner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Palowakski scores with punches from side control.
Steiner can't do much from the bottom here.
Palowakski 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palowakski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Steiner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Palowakski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Steiner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Palowakski dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Steiner scores with a jab to the body.
Steiner misses with a hook. Palowakski ducked under it nicely.
Steiner 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.
Palowakski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Steiner tries to bum rush Palowakski with a series of wild strikes but Palowakski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Palowakski blocks a head kick by Steiner.
Palowakski is looking to wear down Steiner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steiner looks to land a combination but Palowakski avoids it well.
A combination from Steiner does no damage.
Palowakski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Palowakski is thwarting Steiner's attempts to control the position.
Steiner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steiner is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steiner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Palowakski is working away from the top position though.
Palowakski thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Steiner to regain full guard.
Steiner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Palowakski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steiner is keeping the position for now.
Palowakski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Steiner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brock Steiner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Palowakski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Palowakski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steiner walks into a left hand.
Steiner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Steiner takes one to the side of the head.
Palowakski looks to land a combination but Steiner avoids it well.
Palowakski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palowakski moves into the clinch.
Steiner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Palowakski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Steiner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Palowakski is trying to break free.
Steiner is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Palowakski is keeping busy.
Palowakski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Steiner up against the cage.
Steiner slowing the pace effectively.
Palowakski lands with a light punch inside.
Palowakski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steiner misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steiner throws the left hand but Palowakski avoids the punch easily.
Steiner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Left hook, right uppercut from Palowakski.
Steiner moves out of range as Palowakski strikes.
Palowakski jabs at Steiner's body.
Steiner misses with a kick to the body.
Steiner misses with a body shot
and Palowakski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Steiner throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick misses from Steiner.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Palowakski.
Steiner is looking to reverse the position.
Palowakski tries to move to mount but Steiner blocks the move with his legs.
Palowakski working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palowakski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Steiner manages to get back to half guard.
Brock Steiner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Palowakski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Steiner is looking to control Palowakski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steiner avoid being mounted?
Palowakski is nestled in close to Steiner, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Palowakski is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Steiner has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palowakski is pressing down on Steiner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Steiner is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Palowakski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Palowakski 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Palowakski!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russian Experiment I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Experiment I might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dancing Queen. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Russian Experiment I!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rick Williams!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
Experiment I circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Experiment I to counter with a crisp jab.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Experiment I misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williams staying out of range there.
Experiment I fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Experiment I is looking to clinch.
Experiment I is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Williams misses with a double jab
and Experiment I counters by clinching up.
Williams blocks the elbow strike.
Experiment I looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Experiment I lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Rick Williams has been cut.
Experiment I presses Williams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Experiment I has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Williams misses with a knee strike.
Experiment I scores with a nice hook to the head.
Experiment I creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Williams's defenses.
Experiment I landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Williams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Experiment I has him pressed against the cage.
Williams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Experiment I blocks it with crossed arms.
Williams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Experiment I lands an elbow inside that Williams shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment I blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Williams looks gassed!
Williams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Experiment I lands a body punch in the clinch.
Williams can't break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Experiment I.
A right hand to the body from Experiment I.
Experiment I lands an elbow inside.
Experiment I scores a nice knee to the body.
Experiment I lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Experiment I scores with a hook to the body.
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!
Experiment I lands with a left to the head.
Experiment I lands an elbow inside that Williams shrugs off.
Experiment I comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Experiment I lands an elbow inside that Williams shrugs off.
Experiment I lands an elbow inside.
Experiment I lands an elbow inside that Williams shrugs off.
Experiment I lands a nice elbow.
Experiment I lands a nice elbow.
Experiment I creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Williams's defenses.
Experiment I lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Williams or not.
Experiment I lands an elbow inside that Williams shrugs off.
Experiment I scores a nice knee to the body.
Williams takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right from Experiment I on the inside.
Experiment I landing knees to the body.
Experiment I lands an elbow inside that Williams shrugs off.
A nice right hand lands inside from Experiment I.
Experiment I lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Experiment I.
Experiment I lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Experiment I lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Experiment I unloads a knee to the mid-section. Williams lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Experiment I lands an elbow inside.
Experiment I lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Experiment I.
Experiment I lands a nice elbow.
Experiment I lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Experiment I scores with a shot to the side of Williams's head.
Experiment I lands an elbow inside.
Experiment I lands with a right to the head.
Experiment I lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Experiment I working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Williams takes an elbow to the temple.
Williams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Experiment I lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Experiment I lands a knee to the body.
Experiment I connects with a nasty looking knee right to Williams's face.
Experiment I scores with a hook to the body.
Experiment I lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Experiment I lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short left from Experiment I.
Experiment I lands an elbow that stopped Williams in his tracks for a moment.
Williams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Experiment I has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Experiment I lands a damaging elbow.
Williams breaks from the clinch.
Experiment I has Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Experiment I lands a damaging elbow.
A short uppercut from Experiment I.
Experiment I on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Experiment I lands a shot to the body.
Experiment I lands a right hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Experiment I lands an elbow that stopped Williams in his tracks for a moment.
Williams has had enough of the clinch but Experiment I keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Experiment I creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Experiment I lands a hook to the side of the head.
Experiment I lands a hook that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Experiment I unloads a knee to the mid-section. Williams lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Experiment I lands a nice elbow.
Williams wants to get back to striking at distance but Experiment I won't allow it.
Williams misses with a knee strike.
Williams is trying to break free.
Williams takes an elbow to the temple.
Experiment I digs a right hand into Williams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Williams's gas tank.
Experiment I lands with a light punch inside.
Experiment I throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Williamss head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Experiment I.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but Experiment I blocks with his arms.
Williams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Experiment I lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Experiment I comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Experiment I landing knees to the head.
Experiment I pushes Williams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williams wants to get back to striking at distance but Experiment I won't allow it.
Experiment I lands an elbow just above Williams 's eye.
Experiment I lands an elbow that stopped Williams in his tracks for a moment.
Experiment I unloads a knee to the mid-section. Williams lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Williams looking to throw knees to the head but Experiment I is blocking nicely.
Experiment I gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Experiment I is leaning against Williams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Williams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Experiment I has him pressed against the cage.
Williams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Experiment I looking to throw knees to the head but Williams is blocking nicely.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Experiment I.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams takes an elbow to the forehead.
Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Experiment I lands an elbow inside.
Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Williams misses with a knee strike.
Experiment I lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russian Experiment I dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rick Williams's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Experiment I gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Experiment I lands a right hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Experiment I is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
A nice glancing elbow lands by Williams.
Experiment I misses with an elbow over the top.
Experiment I lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Experiment I lands an elbow just above Williams 's eye.
Williams takes a knee right on the jaw!
Experiment I scores with a shot to the side of Williams's head.
Williams misses with a knee strike.
Experiment I lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Experiment I lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Experiment I lands a damaging elbow.
Williams wants to break the clinch but can't.
Williams is trying to break free.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Experiment I has him pressed against the cage.
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Russian Experiment I is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment I lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Experiment I throws a right and a left that both miss.
Williams moves into the clinch.
Experiment I scores with a hook to the body.
Williams throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Experiment I lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment I trying to land knees to the body.
Williams misses with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Experiment I.
Williams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Experiment I has him pressed against the cage.
Experiment I blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Experiment I lands an elbow inside.
Williams tries a knee to the head but Experiment I blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Experiment I.
Williams takes an elbow to the temple.
Williams breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Experiment I has Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Russian Experiment I has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Williams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Williams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Experiment I has him pressed against the cage.
Experiment I lands an elbow inside.
Experiment I lands an elbow that stopped Williams in his tracks for a moment.
Williams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Experiment I lands an elbow inside.
A short right from Experiment I.
A nice left hand lands by Experiment I.
Experiment I lands an elbow that stopped Williams in his tracks for a moment.
Williams is trying to break free.
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.
Experiment I lands a right hand.
Nice elbow from Experiment I.
Experiment I lands a damaging elbow.
Experiment I lands an elbow just above Williams 's eye.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Experiment I keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Experiment I lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Experiment I lands with a light punch inside.
Experiment I lands a left hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Experiment I lands an elbow inside that Williams shrugs off.
Experiment I lands an elbow that stopped Williams in his tracks for a moment.
Williams takes an elbow to the forehead.
Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Experiment I lands with a light punch inside.
Experiment I lands an elbow inside that Williams shrugs off.
Experiment I cracks Williams with a nice body shot.
Williams throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short body shot lands from Experiment I as the two fighters clinch.
Experiment I lands a shoulder strike.
Williams takes a shot to the head.
Experiment I scores with a shot to the side of Williams's head.
Experiment I lands an elbow inside.
Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Experiment I lands a body shot in the clinch.
Experiment I lands an elbow just above Williams 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams takes an elbow to the forehead.
Experiment I softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Williams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Experiment I pushes Williams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williams looking to throw knees to the head but Experiment I is blocking nicely.
Experiment I unloads a knee to the mid-section. Williams lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short body shot lands from Experiment I as the two fighters clinch.
Experiment I lands an elbow inside that Williams shrugs off.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Experiment I.
Experiment I lands a knee to the body.
Williams has had enough of the clinch but Experiment I keeps him there for the moment.
Williams wants to break free but Experiment I has control.
Experiment I creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Williams's defenses.
Williams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Experiment I lands a nice elbow.
Experiment I lands an elbow that stopped Williams in his tracks for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Experiment I.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Williams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Experiment I's brow.
Experiment I lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Williams takes an elbow to the forehead.
Experiment I lands a knee to the body.
Experiment I unloads a knee to the mid-section. Williams lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Experiment I unloads a knee to the mid-section. Williams lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Experiment I keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Experiment I lands an elbow inside that Williams shrugs off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment I using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Experiment I working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Experiment I just misses with a elbow thrown towards Williams's brow.
Experiment I lands with a left to the head.
Williams can't break the clinch.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Williams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Experiment I lands a left hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Williams throws an elbow but misses.
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
Experiment I lands a nice knee to the body.
Williams has had enough of the clinch but Experiment I keeps him there for the moment.
Experiment I lands a right hand.
Experiment I unloads a knee to the mid-section. Williams lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Experiment I gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Williams tries to break the clinch but Experiment I is controlling the position.
A left hand lands to the body for Experiment I.
Nice body punch from Experiment I - that landed with a thud.
Experiment I unloads a knee to the mid-section. Williams lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Experiment I comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Experiment I prevents Williams from breaking the clinch.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Experiment I has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Experiment I cracks Williams with a nice body shot.
Experiment I softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Experiment I creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Williams's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russian Experiment I dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rick Williams's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Williams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Williams darts in trying to clinch
and Experiment I counters by moving into the clinch.
Experiment I pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Williams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Experiment I takes a knee right on the jaw!
Williams misses with a knee strike.
Williams takes an elbow to the forehead.
Experiment I lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Williams or not.
Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Experiment I scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Experiment I tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Experiment I lands a shoulder strike.
Experiment I lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Experiment I lands a nice knee to the body.
Experiment I lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Williams tries a knee to the head but Experiment I blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Experiment I lands a hook that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
A short left from Experiment I.
A body shot lands from Experiment I.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment I lands an elbow just above Williams 's eye.
Experiment I scores with a hook to the body.
Experiment I lands an elbow that stopped Williams in his tracks for a moment.
Experiment I lands a damaging elbow.
Experiment I lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Experiment I lands with a right to the head.
Experiment I unloads a knee to the mid-section. Williams lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Williams takes an elbow to the temple.
Williams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Experiment I lands an elbow inside that Williams shrugs off.
Williams wants to break free but Experiment I has control.
Williams takes an elbow to the temple.
Experiment I lands a knee to the body.
Experiment I lands an elbow just above Williams 's eye.
With the fighters up against the cage, Williams throws an elbow but misses.
Experiment I lands a body punch in the clinch.
Experiment I lands a nice knee to the body.
Experiment I lands an elbow that stopped Williams in his tracks for a moment.
Experiment I blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Williams takes a shot to the head.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Experiment I has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Experiment I.
Experiment I pushes Williams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williams misses with a knee to the head.
Williams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Experiment I has him pressed against the cage.
That's two 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.
Experiment I gets through Williams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Experiment I lands a body shot in the clinch.
Experiment I keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Williams misses with a knee to the head.
Williams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Experiment I has him pressed against the cage.
Williams takes an elbow to the forehead.
Experiment I gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Williams wants to break free but Experiment I has control.
Experiment I makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Experiment I prevents Williams from breaking the clinch.
Experiment I managing to block the knees to the body from Williams.
With the fighters up against the cage, Williams throws an elbow but misses.
Experiment I lands a damaging elbow.
Experiment I lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Williams.
Experiment I makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Experiment I creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Williams's defenses.
Experiment I lands a damaging elbow.
Williams is looking to break free of the clinch but Experiment I has double underhooks.
Experiment I lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Experiment I scores with a nice hook to the head.
Williams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Experiment I landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Experiment I landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Experiment I gets through Williams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Experiment I keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment I unloads a knee to the mid-section. Williams lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Experiment I lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Experiment I.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Experiment I has him pressed against the cage.
Experiment I lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Experiment I lands an elbow inside that Williams shrugs off.
Williams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Williams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Experiment I lands a left hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Williams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Experiment I scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Experiment I on the inside.
Experiment I using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Experiment I.
A short uppercut from Experiment I.
Williams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Experiment I has him pressed against the cage.
Experiment I scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Experiment I lands a right hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Williams looking to throw knees to the head but Experiment I is blocking nicely.
Experiment I comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Williams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Experiment I lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Experiment I comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Experiment I has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Russian Experiment I is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment I lands an elbow that stopped Williams in his tracks for a moment.
Williams looking to throw knees to the head but Experiment I is blocking nicely.
Experiment I landing knees to the body.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Experiment I.
Experiment I keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rick Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Experiment I blocks it with crossed arms.
Experiment I gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Experiment I on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Experiment I unloads a knee to the mid-section. Williams lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Experiment I lands an elbow inside that Williams shrugs off.
Williams wants to break the clinch but can't.
A knee to the head by Williams.
Experiment I gets through Williams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Williams misses with a knee strike.
Experiment I comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Experiment I lands a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russian Experiment I showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Experiment I 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:26
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russian Experiment I!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gianfranco Zola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Estacio da Fonseca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zola comes to the cage accompanied by Balls to the Wall. da Fonseca has chosen "Chokechain" - 3oh!3 as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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145 lbs
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140 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gianfranco Zola!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Estacio da Fonseca!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zola connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
da Fonseca fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
da Fonseca stalks Zola and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zola's face. Zola staggers backwards, shaken.
Zola avoids a punch combination nicely.
da Fonseca tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zola swivels and escapes.
Zola slips a jab and a cross from da Fonseca.
da Fonseca steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zola.
da Fonseca thows a body shot but no joy.
Zola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
da Fonseca tries for a takedown but Zola sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gianfranco Zola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Estacio da Fonseca.
da Fonseca looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zola is fending him off so far but da Fonseca persists. Nope, Zola circles away and we're back to standing.
Zola missing with a left hand there. da Fonseca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
da Fonseca uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zola.
da Fonseca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zola was well out of range. Poor timing from da Fonseca.
da Fonseca fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
da Fonseca shoots in for a takedown but Zola shows good takedown defense.
da Fonseca will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but da Fonseca manages to avoid it.
da Fonseca throws a nice looking combination but Zola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
da Fonseca shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. da Fonseca showed some decent athleticism there.
Zola gets back to full guard.
Zola looking to hit a scissor sweep but da Fonseca is one step ahead there.
da Fonseca content to stall in guard here.
Zola is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
da Fonseca slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
da Fonseca preventing the sweep.
da Fonseca wants to control from the top but Zola keeps moving.
Zola utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zola trying to keep a closed guard but da Fonseca is proving a slippery customer.
da Fonseca forces his way into half guard.
Zola controlling the position for now.
Zola moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
da Fonseca looking to pass the guard.
da Fonseca trying to control the position from guard on top but Zola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
da Fonseca looking to pass the guard.
Zola throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Zola has his foot on da Fonseca's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. da Fonseca works his way back into a safe position though.
Zola is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
da Fonseca is staying active underneath Zola, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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.
da Fonseca regains full guard. Nicely done.
da Fonseca is trying to control the position from the bottom.
da Fonseca looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zola avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
da Fonseca looks gassed!
Zola trying to control but da Fonseca is working from the bottom.
da Fonseca trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gianfranco Zola will probably get the nod.
That's time! Zola's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
da Fonseca has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from da Fonseca there as he acknowledges the shot.
A lazy left from Zola finds it's target.
da Fonseca misses with a double jab.
Zola looks to throw the jab but da Fonseca is out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Zola as da Fonseca shoots in.
da Fonseca fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zola sprawls well initially but da Fonseca persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zola won't allow da Fonseca to pass to mount.
Zola moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zola keeping moving, preventing da Fonseca from controlling successfully.
Zola working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. da Fonseca doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. da Fonseca manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
da Fonseca throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zola escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. da Fonseca gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
da Fonseca trying to control the position from guard on top but Zola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
da Fonseca wants to pass the guard but Zola is keeping the position.
da Fonseca slips nicely into half guard.
da Fonseca is looking to take a break and control but Zola is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zola is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two 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.
da Fonseca slows the pace down in half guard.
Zola is trying is best to control the position here.
Zola is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute da Fonseca jumps into side control!
Zola is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
da Fonseca landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
da Fonseca trying to control the action but Zola is working from the bottom.
Zola tries to bench press da Fonseca off him but da Fonseca keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
da Fonseca tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
da Fonseca blocks the strikes from Zola.
da Fonseca is looking to take a break and control but Zola is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
da Fonseca in side control, throwing shots but Zola defends.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Zola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zola throws an overhand right that lands on da Fonseca's shoulder, as da Fonseca tries to avoid the shot.
da Fonseca rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zola moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
da Fonseca shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zola but Zola pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zola stuffs the takedown.
Gianfranco Zola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Estacio da Fonseca.
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.
da Fonseca will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
da Fonseca shoots in for a double leg but Zola sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zola is on the wrong end of a nice combination from da Fonseca.
da Fonseca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zola moves away.
Zola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
da Fonseca misses with a wild combination.
Zola stuffs the takedown.
da Fonseca takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zola scores with a body shot.
Zola shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Zola is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Zola working for a submission but da Fonseca is keeping him at bay.
da Fonseca wants to hold on but Zola pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gianfranco Zola dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zola shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
da Fonseca gets back to full guard.
da Fonseca is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zola wants to get back to full guard.
da Fonseca trying to control the action but Zola is working from the bottom.
da Fonseca throwing shots but Zola is blocking nicely.
da Fonseca is thwarting Zola's attempts to control the position.
Zola gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
da Fonseca trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
da Fonseca throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
da Fonseca content to stall in guard here.
da Fonseca tries to free his leg and advance position but Zola is retaining full guard.
da Fonseca in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zola looking for a guillotine here but da Fonseca defends easily.
da Fonseca connects with a couple of short punches.
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.
Zola keeping moving, preventing da Fonseca from controlling successfully.
da Fonseca forces his way into half guard.
da Fonseca is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
da Fonseca wants to control but Zola is keeping him busy.
Zola tries to get to full guard but da Fonseca has control of the leg.
da Fonseca working Zola over with strikes.
da Fonseca is trying to control. Zola wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
da Fonseca throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zola is looking for a sweep. da Fonseca is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
da Fonseca shoots and misses
and Zola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
da Fonseca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zola.
da Fonseca looks to land a combination but Zola avoids it well.
da Fonseca fails with a takedown attempt.
da Fonseca shoots in but Zola avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gianfranco Zola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Estacio da Fonseca.
Nice defenses there by da Fonseca.
da Fonseca takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zola swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by da Fonseca.
da Fonseca changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zola looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
da Fonseca looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
da Fonseca wants to control but Zola is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
da Fonseca sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Zola is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Zola is looking to regain half guard here but da Fonseca keeps moving and retains side control.
da Fonseca is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Zola looks calm but he's in trouble here. da Fonseca gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Zola is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! da Fonseca lets go of the hold and Zola can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Estacio da Fonseca!
Estacio da Fonseca is the new bantamweight champion!
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