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Kings of Rio - Thursday Night Fights PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Rand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Medeiros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danny Rand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Douglas Medeiros!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rand fails with the takedown.
Douglas Medeiros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Medeiros misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Medeiros stalling.
Medeiros goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rand prevents it.
Rand fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Medeiros wants a takedown.
Danny Rand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Medeiros.
Medeiros misses with a knee to the head.
Rand pulls guard.
Rand avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Medeiros controls from within his opponent's guard.
Medeiros pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rand is keeping the position for now.
Rand manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Medeiros manages to get himself to full guard.
Medeiros is pulling down on Rand's head. It's preventing any offense from Rand, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rand trying to control but Medeiros is working from the bottom.
Medeiros is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rand dives into side control.
Medeiros tries to improve position but can't.
Rand is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Medeiros is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rand working away.
Rand looking to control but instead Medeiros has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Rand punching from the bottom.
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.
Medeiros wants to take a breather but Rand is having none of it.
Rand makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rand.
Medeiros must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Medeiros avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rand looking to control.
Rand looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Medeiros trying to control but Rand is working from the bottom.
Rand looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Medeiros wants to control from the top but Rand keeps moving.
Medeiros sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rand working for a triangle but Medeiros defends it easily.
Rand is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rand not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Medeiros controlling from the top position.
Medeiros wants to stand and escape but instead Rand has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Rand wanted to stand there but Medeiros had control of the position.
Medeiros wants to stand up but Rand is controlling him.
Rand stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Medeiros swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Medeiros pulls Rand in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Rand pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Medeiros is keeping the position for now.
Medeiros has his hands on Rand's head, controlling the position.
Rand decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Medeiros, up you get!
Medeiros throws a leg kick but Rand checks it.
Medeiros with a poor takedown
and Rand counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Medeiros is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rand trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Medeiros looking to control but Rand passes into half guard.
Medeiros wants to control but Rand is keeping busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Douglas Medeiros.
Medeiros lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Rand dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Medeiros takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Medeiros moves into the clinch successfully.
Medeiros manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Medeiros.
Rand looks to land a body kick but Medeiros moved away.
Some wild striking there from Medeiros.
Medeiros avoids the head kick by Rand.
Rand checks a low kick from Medeiros.
Medeiros tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rand counters with a body kick that stops Medeiros in his tracks momentarily.
Medeiros avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Medeiros is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown by Rand or perhaps it was just good defense by Medeiros which made him look bad.
Rand shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Rand can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Medeiros is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rand throwing strikes here but Medeiros is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rand looking to control but Medeiros is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Medeiros can't escape the position.
Rand get's back to his feet.
Medeiros closes the distance and clinches.
Medeiros connects with a knee to the head.
Rand has had enough of the clinch but Medeiros keeps him there for the moment.
Medeiros looking for a takedown.
A short body shot lands from Medeiros as the two fighters clinch.
Medeiros is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rand pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Danny Rand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Medeiros.
Rand jumps into guard, dragging Medeiros to the mat.
Rand trying to control the position.
Medeiros trying to control but Rand is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rand has a closed guard, preventing Medeiros from standing up.
Rand is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rand has a closed guard, preventing Medeiros from standing up.
Medeiros decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rand, up you get!
Medeiros with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rand counters with a shoot takedown. Medeiros fights it but they end up in guard.
Medeiros trying to keep a closed guard but Rand is proving a slippery customer.
Medeiros wants to stand up but Rand is controlling him.
Medeiros is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rand dives into side control.
Rand trying to control the action but Medeiros is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rand tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Medeiros wants to control but Rand is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Medeiros pushes Rand off looking to stand but Rand dives back in and keeps control.
Rand is keen to just control but Medeiros is a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rand dodges the punch combination from Medeiros.
Rand blocks a low kick nicely.
Medeiros takes the fight into the clinch.
Medeiros with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Medeiros has Rand pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rand manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Medeiros gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Medeiros escapes and gets back to his feet.
Medeiros doesn't manage to clinch there - Rand circles away.
Rand misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rand with a poor takedown
and Medeiros counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rand slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rand is looking for a triangle but Medeiros pushes his legs off easily.
Medeiros controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rand is trying to keep Medeiros in close.
Medeiros wanted to stand there but Rand had control of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rand is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Medeiros wants to stand and escape but instead Rand has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Danny Rand will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rand fails to land the takedown.
Medeiros shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rand pinned against the cage. Rand gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Medeiros tries for a takedown but Rand sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Medeiros as Rand shoots in.
Medeiros throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Medeiros.
Medeiros fails with the takedown.
Danny Rand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Medeiros.
Medeiros fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rand shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Medeiros tries to reverse the position but Rand maintains control.
Medeiros regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros is trying to stand back up but Rand is controlling him
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rand perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rand is thwarting Medeiros's attempts to control the position.
Rand is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Medeiros doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rand.
Medeiros wants to control but Rand is keeping busy.
Rand is tying to control. Medeiros wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rand frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rand looking to control but Medeiros is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rand gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Rand gets caught flat footed, as Medeiros shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Medeiros throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rand works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rand keeping moving, preventing Medeiros from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rand wants to sweep here but Medeiros controlling him for the moment.
Rand looking for a guillotine here but Medeiros defends easily.
Medeiros wanted to stand there but Rand had control of the position.
Rand is looking for a triangle here but Medeiros uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rand wants to control but Medeiros postures up.
Medeiros really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rand. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Medeiros controlling the position from side mount.
Rand stops Medeiros from passing to mount.
Medeiros has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A nice combination there by Medeiros.
Medeiros is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Rand as Medeiros shoots in.
Rand is looking to land body kicks.
Medeiros drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Medeiros gets to his feet - Rand follows without any prompting.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros fails to land the takedown.
Rand fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rand drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rand wants to control from the top but Medeiros keeps moving.
Rand looking to pass the guard.
Medeiros working a defensive guard here.
Rand wants to control from the top but Medeiros keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Douglas Medeiros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Medeiros keeping full guard, as Rand tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Medeiros comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rand 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Rand!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Julio Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eatsa Pasta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pasta is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kids by MGMT. Eatsa Pasta told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eatsa Pasta!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pasta doesn't manage to clinch there - Mendez circles away.
Pasta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pasta wants to clinch.
Pasta fakes the leg kick and cracks Mendez in the body.
Mendez misses with a low kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pasta manages to break the clinch.
Mendez keeps the fight on the outside.
Mendez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A good leg kick by Pasta.
Pasta looks for a takedown but Mendez sprawls well.
Pasta wants to clinch.
Mendez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pasta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mendez as he jumps to the side.
Pasta tries to clinch there but Mendez circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasta tries to clinch there but Mendez circles away.
Pasta misses with a two punch combination.
Mendez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Pasta!
Pasta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mendez is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Mendez is breathing heavily.
Pasta instigates a clinch.
Pasta is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mendez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hook to the body lands for Pasta.
Pasta throws an elbow that misses.
Pasta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pasta moves in looking to clinch but Mendez pushes him off.
Mendez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pasta trying to control from the bottom.
Pasta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pasta wants to control the action here but instead Mendez manages to pass to full mount!
Pasta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Eatsa Pasta.
Pasta looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mendez!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Pasta looking to finish with strikes here!
Mendez is trying to escape the mount.
Mendez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pasta wants to get back to his feet but Mendez is holding on tight.
Mendez is squirming around, avoiding Pasta's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez working to try and regain half guard.
Pasta trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pasta is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Pasta tries to clinch there but Mendez circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pasta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pasta tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pasta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pasta tries to clinch but Mendez moves out of range.
Mendez thows a body shot but no joy.
Pasta lands a body shot.
Pasta instigates a clinch.
Mendez stalling in the clinch but Pasta improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez wants a takedown but no success here.
Pasta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mendez.
Pasta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pasta feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Pasta gets to his feet. Mendez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The fight stays on the outside here - Pasta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pasta misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Mendez to counter with a crisp jab.
Julio Mendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eatsa Pasta.
Mendez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eatsa Pasta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendez fails to land with a series of punches.
Mendez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mendez lands a high kick to the side of Pasta's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Mendez dives into guard, looking to finish.
Pasta is rocked!
It looks like Eatsa Pasta has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendez stands up and waves to Pasta to follow him.
Pasta is still on wobbly legs! Can Mendez finish him?
Pasta tries to clinch but Mendez is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pasta closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mendez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pasta seems to have recovered his senses.
Mendez shoots and misses
and Pasta counters by clinching up.
Mendez blocks an elbow strike from Pasta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eatsa Pasta will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eatsa Pasta's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pasta tries to clinch but Mendez moves away
and Mendez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pasta closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mendez counters with a nice body kick.
Pasta tries to clinch up.
Mendez throws a head kick that misses.
Pasta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mendez counters with a series of strikes. Pasta will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pasta tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mendez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mendez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Pasta!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendez controlling the position easily from mount.
Pasta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mendez avoids the attempt from Pasta to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez wants to finish this one by submission but Pasta is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mendez.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pasta wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendez controlling his opponent.
The referee warns Pasta that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Pasta is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pasta wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Pasta trying to control the action but Mendez just sinks the hooks in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Good control from Mendez.
Pasta trying to control the hands but Mendez breaks the grip.
Mendez is hanging on to Pasta's back as he tries to escape.
Pasta preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mendez.
Pasta is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Pasta is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez has good solid back control here.
Pasta is trying to stand back up.
You can see the frustration on Pasta's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mendez controlling from the back.
Mendez trying to control.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Julio Mendez.
Pasta throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pasta moves out of range as Mendez strikes.
Mendez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mendez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mendez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pasta avoids the head kick by Mendez.
Pasta has his takedown stuffed
and Mendez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pasta!
Pasta is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Pasta tries to hold on but Mendez pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Mendez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eatsa Pasta's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pasta closes the distance but Mendez moves to the side
and Mendez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pasta's guard.
Mendez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pasta is trying to keep Mendez in close.
Mendez trying to control but Pasta is working from the bottom.
Pasta wants to sweep but no luck.
Pasta is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mendez advances to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pasta works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pasta wants to control but Mendez passes easily into half guard.
Pasta is trying to control but Mendez passes into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez wants to control but Pasta is keeping him busy.
Pasta trying his best to control but Mendez has mounted him.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Eatsa Pasta.
Mendez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pasta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pasta decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mendez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pasta gets to his feet - Mendez follows without any prompting.
Pasta fails with the takedown
and Mendez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pasta working a defensive guard here.
Mendez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pasta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez forces his way into half guard.
Julio Mendez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Pasta looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pasta is trying to maintain the position but Mendez is very close to passing his half guard.
Pasta controlling the position for now.
Pasta trying to hold on to Mendez's head to control him but Mendez postures up.
Pasta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pasta is trying to maintain the position but Mendez is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasta kicks Mendez off and gets back to his feet.
Mendez swats away the attempt to clinch by Pasta.
Julio Mendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pasta darts in trying to clinch
and Mendez counters with a shoot takedown. Pasta fights it but they end up in guard.
Pasta wants to stand up but Mendez is controlling him.
Pasta working a defensive guard here.
Mendez content to stall in guard here.
Mendez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez throws a right hand that Pasta ducks under and follows up with a left that Pasta also avoids with ease.
Pasta tries to clinch there but Mendez circles away.
Pasta doesn't manage to clinch there - Mendez circles away.
Mendez lands a with a good body shot.
Julio Mendez is winning the standup battle so far.
Mendez throws a low kick but Pasta avoids it.
Pasta has closed the distance and engaged Mendez in a clinch.
Pasta manages to break the clinch.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown but Pasta shows good takedown defense.
Good leg kick by Pasta there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pasta has Mendez up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Mendez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pasta breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pasta.
Pasta tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mendez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pasta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pasta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pasta tries to clinch but Mendez is having none of it.
Pasta clinches up against the cage.
Pasta leaning against his opponent.
Pasta looking for a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Mendez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mendez 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Mendez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Estacio da Fonseca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rampage Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). da Fonseca comes to the cage accompanied by "Chokechain" - 3oh!3. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Estacio da Fonseca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rampage Rua!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua works over da Fonseca's head and body with a nice combination.
da Fonseca stuffs the takedown attempt from Rua. Rua gets slowly back to his feet.
Rua throws a leg kick but da Fonseca moved away.
Rua looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
da Fonseca shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Rua tries to hold on but da Fonseca pushes him away.
da Fonseca is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rua has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rua!
da Fonseca wants to sweep but no luck.
Rua postures up in da Fonseca's guard and throws a big left but da Fonseca blocks it.
da Fonseca manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
da Fonseca has hold of Rua's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rua manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
da Fonseca working for a submission but Rua is keeping him at bay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
da Fonseca looking to secure an arm triangle but Rua defends it well.
A nice elbow there by da Fonseca.
da Fonseca is breathing heavily.
Rua is trying to stand.
da Fonseca with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Rua really doesn't want to stay on the ground with da Fonseca. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
da Fonseca wants to finish this one by submission but Rua is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from da Fonseca.
da Fonseca looking to secure an arm triangle but Rua defends it well.
Rua is trying desperately to improve position.
da Fonseca is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rua has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rua!
Rua trying to stand up but can't free himself from da Fonseca's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
da Fonseca tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
da Fonseca looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rua gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
da Fonseca shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than da Fonseca was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
da Fonseca is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by da Fonseca!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Estacio da Fonseca!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baek Do San (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenardo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baek Do San could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Glenardo Silva's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Baek Do San!
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, Glenardo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Do San is keeping the position.
Silva postures up.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Do San swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Do San keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Do San looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Do San swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Do San is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Do San seems keen to control Silva's posture.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Silva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva works to advance to full mount. Do San defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Silva is working for a guillotine from mount but Do San frees his head quite easily.
Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Do San slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Do San knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Do San is breathing heavily.
Silva passes to full mount!
Silva trying to control but Do San is having none of it.
Silva might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Do San kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Silva wants to finish this one by submission but Do San is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva mounts Do San! Really nice guard pass there!
Silva with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Silva controlling from mount.
Silva working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Do San tries to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
Silva jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Do San manages to avoid the submission attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Silva tries for a kimura but Do San is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the action but Do San is working from the bottom.
Silva tries to advance to mount but can't.
Silva has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Do San is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Silva yanks on the arm and Do San is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Silva.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Glenardo Silva!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fa Yang Narong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Narong's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 5 Minutes Alone. Paul Boy looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fa Yang Narong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Boy!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Narong wants to clinch up but Boy keeps it at a distance.
Boy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Narong cracks Boy with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Boy tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Narong pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Boy is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fa Yang Narong!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gianfranco Zola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zola comes to the cage accompanied by Balls to the Wall. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gianfranco Zola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Walker!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Walker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zola is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zola is trying to keep Walker in close.
Zola has a closed guard, preventing Walker from standing up.
Walker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Walker wants to control from the top but Zola keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zola is on top in guard.
Zola is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zola trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Walker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zola is controlling him.
Zola tries to free his leg and advance position but Walker is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker wants to stand up but Zola is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker trying to keep a closed guard but Zola is proving a slippery customer.
Zola preventing the sweep.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Walker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Zola's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Walker creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Zola sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Zola is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Walker tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Walker decides to stand back up. Walker steps back and let's Zola get back to his feet.
Walker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zola as he jumps to the side.
Walker looks gassed!
Zola tries to clinch there but Walker circles away.
Zola circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Zola throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Walker stopping the sweep attempt from Zola.
Zola is trying to keep Walker in close.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Walker throwing strikes but missing.
Zola is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Zola working for a triangle but Walker defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zola trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zola looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Walker would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Walker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Walker gets a takedown into half guard.
Zola slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Walker stopping the sweep attempt from Zola.
Walker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zola. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zola is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Walker has his hands clasped together but Zola extends an breaks Walker's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Zola.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gianfranco Zola!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Sabrol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Memian Daia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sabrol's entrance music is Snap Your Fingers Snap Your Neck. A fine choice. Memian Daia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Sabrol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Memian Daia!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabrol drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sabrol trying to control the position from guard on top but Daia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daia is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sabrol trying to control the position from guard on top but Daia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sabrol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Daia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sabrol stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sabrol trying to control but Daia is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Daia misses with a body shot.
Sabrol is looking to clinch.
Sabrol throws a head kick but Daia moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sabrol.
Sabrol looks for a takedown but Daia sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Daia as Sabrol shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Sabrol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sabrol lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sabrol.
Daia swinging wilding here.
Daia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Daia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sabrol. That did some damage!
Sabrol moves in looking to clinch but Daia pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Sabrol.
Sabrol scores with a shot to the body.
Sabrol slips a jab and a cross from Daia.
Sabrol looks for a takedown but Daia sprawls well.
Daia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sabrol tries to clinch but Daia is having none of it.
Sabrol throws a head kick that misses.
Sabrol shoots in and drives through. Daia sprawls well.
Daia misses with a wild combination.
Sabrol fails with the takedown.
Sabrol thows a left - swing and a miss!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sabrol.
Daia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sabrol.
Daia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sabrol.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabrol misses with the body kick
and Daia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Daia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sabrol.
Daia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sabrol throws and low kick but Daia moves out of range easily.
Daia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Daia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sabrol counters with a stiff right hand.
Daia misses with a series of wild punches.
Daia throws a right and a left that Sabrol avoids nicely.
Sabrol fails to land the takedown.
Sabrol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daia.
Sabrol throws a series of punches but Daia moves out of range.
Daia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sabrol.
Daia takes one to the chin there.
Memian Daia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sabrol lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Daia throws a right and a left that Sabrol avoids nicely.
Daia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sabrol moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sabrol lands a with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabrol is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Daia throws a combination that misses
letting Sabrol counter with a right hand.
Sabrol throws a lazy head kick
and Daia counters with a body kick that stops Sabrol in his tracks momentarily.
Sabrol closes the distance looking to clinch
and Daia counters with a good low kick that Sabrol was not able to check.
Daia fakes the leg kick and cracks Sabrol in the body.
Sabrol is breathing heavily.
A combination from Daia does no damage.
Daia fails to land with a series of punches.
Sabrol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daia moves away.
Sabrol misses with a takedown attempt - Daia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Daia moves out of range of the body kick from Sabrol.
A slapping body kick lands there for Daia.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sabrol jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Daia connects with a solid leg kick.
Daia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Daia misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Memian Daia dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Daia pushes Sabrol away with a front kick.
Sabrol throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Daia shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Daia content just to control the position here.
Sabrol holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Daia tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Sabrol regains half guard.
Daia is working for a kimura but Sabrol is defending it quite comfortably.
Sabrol gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabrol looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sabrol throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sabrol throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Daia postures up.
Daia trying to control but Sabrol is working from the bottom.
Sabrol 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.
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.
Daia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sabrol is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Daia is just riding it out for now. Sabrol eventually gives up the hold.
Daia is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Sabrol has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Daia is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Ricardo Sabrol!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeAndre Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Slam kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitor Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, DeAndre Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses with a hook.
Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Tyson pushes him off.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva tries to clinch there but Tyson circles away.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Silva shoots in but Tyson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Tyson moves away and avoids it.
Tyson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tyson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Silva wants to stand up but Tyson is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Tyson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tyson pushing down on Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tyson lands strikes from half guard.
Silva is trying to escape back to his feet but Tyson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Tyson controlling the position.
Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyson tries for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Tyson staying calm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to buck Tyson off.
Tyson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Let's hope that Tyson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by DeAndre Tyson.
Tyson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tyson showed some decent athleticism there.
Silva throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Tyson stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tyson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tyson is controlling him.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Silva keeping full guard, as Tyson tries to pass.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Tyson defends easily.
Tyson stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Silva is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Tyson.
Tyson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Silva is trying to stand.
Tyson wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tyson prevents Silva from standing back up.
Tyson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tyson content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeAndre Tyson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Tyson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silva won't be happy with that.
Tyson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Silva sneaks out the side door and pushes Tyson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Silva misses with a hook.
Silva with a poor takedown
and Tyson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tyson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.Silva tries to roll over but Tyson keeps him under control.
Silva is trying to control but Tyson passes into side control!
Tyson just content to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tyson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tyson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson landing a few strikes.
Tyson staying calm.
Silva is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tyson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tyson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silva being controlled for a moment.
Silva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to control but Tyson is keeping busy.
Silva tries to kick Tyson off but Tyson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tyson is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
Silva looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tyson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Silva taking some punishment here, with Tyson in his half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Silva throws a right hand that misses
and Tyson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Silva's guard now.
Tyson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Silva wants to stand but Tyson is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Tyson off! Tyson jumps back into Silva's guard.
Tyson cracks Silva with a solid left hand.
Tyson is stalling in the full guard.
Tyson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Tyson keeps moving and retains side control.
Tyson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva gets back to half guard.
Tyson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Silva is trying to stand.
DeAndre Tyson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tyson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tyson in particular looking to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva is in trouble now - Tyson has advanced to mount!
Silva is trying to escape the mount.
Silva wants to hold on but Tyson pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeAndre Tyson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Tyson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tyson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Silva to stand up.
Silva shoots and misses
and Tyson counters with a takedown into side control.
Tyson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Silva!
Tyson looking to finish Silva with some ground and pound. This is bad for Silva!
Tyson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tyson is working for a guillotine from mount but Silva frees his head quite easily.
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!
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tyson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Tyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva tries to buck Tyson off but he can't manage it.
Silva regains half guard.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Tyson has control of the leg.
Tyson is nestled in close to Silva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tyson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Silva tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Silva missing with punches from the bottom.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tyson tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Silva keeping full guard, as Tyson tries to pass.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Silva clinches but Tyson breaks the clinch
and Tyson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Silva has momentary wrist control but Tyson slips an elbow through the middle.
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tyson prevents Silva from getting back to his feet.
Tyson wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Tyson stops Silva from standing up.
Tyson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tyson advances to half guard.
Tyson not doing much here.
Silva is trying to stand.
Tyson content to control rather than advance.
Silva looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Silva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tyson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Tyson.
Tyson not doing much here.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Tyson there.
Tyson works his way into side control.
Silva wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Vitor Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tyson's best efforts.
Tyson seems to be looking for submissions.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Silva pushes Tyson off looking to stand but Tyson dives back in and keeps control.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Tyson moves nicely into side control.
Tyson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Tyson drags him back down.
Silva is trying to control Tyson's posture but Tyson avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tyson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tyson avoids the strikes from the bottom by Silva.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeAndre Tyson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tyson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 24:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 24:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeAndre Tyson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dameon Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anders Dede (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida comes into the arena with Brazilian Death blaring out of the sound system. Dede comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Warriors Dance kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dameon Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anders Dede!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dede closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dede lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machida working for a triangle but Dede defends it easily.
Machida working for a triangle but Dede defends it easily.
Machida looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Machida avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dede postures up in Machida's guard and throws a big left but Machida blocks it.
Dede has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Machida looking for a sweep. Not yet Machida, not yet.
Machida working for a triangle but Dede defends it easily.
Machida is breathing heavily.
Dede thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dede tries to stand but Machida is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Machida keeping full guard, as Dede tries to pass.
Dede postures up in Machida's guard and throws a big left but Machida blocks it.
Dede in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dede stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machida looking for a sweep. Not yet Machida, not yet.
Dede stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machida is trying to control the position but Dede postures up.
Machida bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dede's guard.
Machida lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Machida is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dede throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Machida escapes and throws Dede's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dede is looking to regain half guard here but Machida keeps moving and retains side control.
Machida wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dede, who protects the arm well.
Dede is looking to reverse the position.
Dede looks to move to half guard but instead Machida has passed into mount! Damn!
Machida connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Machida is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dede can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Machida connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dede is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida wants to finish this one by submission but Dede is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Machida.
Dede is still on wobbly legs! Can Machida finish him?
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!
Machida cracks Dede with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida working for a submission but Dede is keeping him at bay.
Machida is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dede can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Machida looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Dede is trying to escape the mount.
Machida is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dede is looking to improve his position but Machida isn't that keen on the idea.
Machida fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Machida lands a big elbow.
Machida lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Machida postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dede looks a forlorn figure.
Machida looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Machida manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dede to take his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dede is trapped and Machida is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Dede tries to roll but Machida sticks to his back.
Dede is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Machida doesn't have the hooks in and Dede manages to turn into his guard.
Dede tries to free his leg and advance position but Machida is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Machida is on top in guard.
Dede is looking to stand back up but Machida counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Dede.
Machida controlling the position.
Machida works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dede is trying to get back to his feet.
Machida working the ground and pound.
Dede takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Machida lands a decent elbow from side control.
Machida looks up at the clock and then as Dede takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Machida smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dameon Machida dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Machida shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Dede as Machida shoots in.
Machida looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dede is fending him off so far but Machida persists. Nope, Dede circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dameon Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dede as he jumps to the side.
Machida misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown by Machida or perhaps it was just good defense by Dede which made him look bad.
Machida tries for a takedown but Dede sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dede as he avoids it easily.
Machida shoots in and drives through. Dede sprawls well.
Dameon Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machida tries for a takedown but Dede sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Dede. No joy for Machida on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice sprawl there from Dede as Machida shoots in.
Machida tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dede swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida tries for a takedown but Dede sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Machida gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dede counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dede as he jumps to the side.
Dede stuffs the takedown attempt from Machida. Machida gets slowly back to his feet.
Machida fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dameon Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida shoots in for a takedown but Dede shows good takedown defense.
Machida throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dede's waist but Machida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machida off to one side.
Machida misses with a takedown attempt - Dede sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dede as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machida.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machida misses with a takedown attempt - Dede sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Machida closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dede circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machida.
Nice sprawl there from Dede as Machida shoots in.
Machida closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dede circles away.
Machida fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Machida fails with the takedown.
Machida fails with the takedown.
Machida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Machida fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dede but Dede pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dede seems to have recovered his senses.
Dede looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Machida lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Machida.
Whack! Machida lands a heavy head kick that drops Dede. The ref tackles Machida to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Dede was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Dameon Machida!
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