 |
AFC 59 - AFC Gold PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Shumway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gene Flintlock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flintlock comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Undead by Hollywood Undead kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
22
183 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
|
181 cm
24
175 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Good chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gordon Shumway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gene Flintlock!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shumway has closed the distance and engaged Flintlock in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Shumway.
Flintlock is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shumway pushes off an throws an elbow but Flintlock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shumway prevents a takedown attempt there.
Flintlock is looking to break free of the clinch but Shumway has double underhooks.
A knee to the head by Shumway.
Shumway pulls Flintlock into guard.
Shumway has his feet on Flintlock's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Shumway misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Shumway.
Flintlock clinches.
Flintlock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shumway throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shumway has Flintlock pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Shumway pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Flintlock tumbling to the mat - Shumway dives into Flintlock's guard.
Flintlock keeping moving, preventing Shumway from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shumway is looking to work some ground and pound but Flintlock has wrist control.
Shumway stopping the sweep attempt from Flintlock.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shumway wanted to stand there but Flintlock had control of the position.
Shumway wants to stand and escape but instead Flintlock has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shumway looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shumway is breathing heavily.
Flintlock would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Shumway is striking from the bottom but Flintlock uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Shumway looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flintlock stands up and beckons Shumway to join him on the feet.
Shumway throws a head kick that misses.
Shumway pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shumway throws a sloppy head kick and Flintlock moves out of range easily.
Shumway tries to clinch up.
Shumway walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Flintlock misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Flintlock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shumway tries to clinch but Flintlock moves out of range.
Shumway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flintlock throws a nice looking combination but Shumway bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Shumway.
Shumway closes the distance looking to clinch
and Flintlock counters with a series of strikes. Shumway will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shumway takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Flintlock tries to clinch but Shumway moves out of range.
Shumway tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Flintlock counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Flintlock 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.
Flintlock tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shumway looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shumway misses with a shot to the body
and Flintlock counters with a left to the body.
Shumway dodges the punch combination from Flintlock.
Nice defenses there by Flintlock.
Gordon Shumway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flintlock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shumway tries to clinch up.
Shumway on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gene Flintlock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shumway misses with a takedown attempt - Flintlock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shumway takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Flintlock tests Shumway's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shumway tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Flintlock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flintlock shoots in and bounces Shumway off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Flintlock trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shumway's guard.
Flintlock controlling from the top position.
Shumway working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Flintlock has passed into half guard!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flintlock stands up out of the half guard.
Flintlock looks to land a combination. Shumway sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shumway tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Flintlock counters with a stiff right hand.
Flintlock throws the kick towards the body but Shumway avoids it.
Shumway throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Flintlock counter with a right hand.
Shumway walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Flintlock sizes up Shumway with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flintlock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shumway as he jumps to the side.
Shumway tries to clinch up
letting Flintlock counter with a right hand.
Flintlock lands a jab.
Shumway is looking to clinch but Flintlock is avoiding it.
Shumway cracks Flintlock with an open hand slap.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Flintlock.
Flintlock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gene Flintlock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Flintlock shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shumway pinned against the cage. Shumway gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Flintlock takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flintlock closes the distance and pushes Shumway back into the cage.
Shumway throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shumway with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Flintlock is working for takedown but Shumway is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gordon Shumway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gene Flintlock.
Shumway gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Flintlock.
Flintlock wants a takedown.
Shumway gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Flintlock.
Flintlock blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shumway scores with a knee to the head.
Flintlock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shumway trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Flintlock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Shumway looks to clinch
and Flintlock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shumway circles away from the clinch attempt.
Flintlock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shumway wants to clinch.
Shumway tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Flintlock to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Shumway.
Shumway tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Flintlock counters with a two punch combo.
Flintlock 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shumway tries to clinch there but Flintlock circles away.
Shumway closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Flintlock to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flintlock swats away the attempt to clinch by Shumway.
A cross from Flintlock lands.
Flintlock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Flintlock tries to clinch but Shumway moves out of range.
Shumway looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Flintlock lands with a shot to the body.
Shumway wants to clinch up but Flintlock keeps it at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Flintlock, as that shot connected.
Shumway tries to clinch
and Shumway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flintlock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flintlock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shumway wants to clinch up but Flintlock keeps it at a distance.
Flintlock shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shumway but Shumway pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shumway tries to clinch there but Flintlock circles away.
Flintlock cracks Shumway with an open hand slap.
Flintlock misses with a wild combination.
Flintlock rushes Shumway and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Flintlock tries to pull guard but Shumway won't allow it.
Flintlock wants to break free but Shumway has control.
Flintlock is working for takedown but Shumway is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gordon Shumway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gene Flintlock.
Shumway lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shumway lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shumway using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shumway throws an elbow but misses.
Shumway with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shumway trying to land knees to the body.
Shumway pushes Flintlock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Flintlock avoiding damage as Shumway throws knees to the body.
Flintlock jumps guard but Shumway stands there with Flintlock around his waist. Flintlock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shumway with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Flintlock looking for a takedown.
A hook to the body from Shumway.
A right handed body shot lands from Shumway.
Shumway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flintlock has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shumway is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shumway looking to throw knees to the head but Flintlock is blocking nicely.
Flintlock has picked Shumway up - he's going for a ride! Flintlock dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Shumway looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shumway trying to control from the bottom.
Shumway has one foot on Flintlock's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Flintlock tries to clinch but Shumway is having none of it.
Gordon Shumway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flintlock instigates a clinch.
Shumway swings wildly with an uppercut but Flintlock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gene Flintlock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shumway with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gene Flintlock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Flintlock winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gene Flintlock!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
59% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Susie QQ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nobunaga Shirow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Nobunaga Shirow was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
 |
|
 |
| 177 cm
20
163 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
|
173 cm
20
164 lbs
5 - 5 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Susie QQ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nobunaga Shirow!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shirow shoots in but no luck this time.
Shirow is looking to clinch.
Shirow moves in looking to clinch but QQ pushes him off.
QQ doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shirow counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
QQ moves into full guard.
QQ not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shirow is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Shirow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. QQ is keeping the position for now.
QQ controlling the position.
QQ trying to keep a closed guard but Shirow is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
QQ seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Shirow stands and throws QQ's legs to the side, diving into side control.
QQ isn't going anywhere.
Shirow advances to full mount.
Shirow looking to isolate an arm here. QQ doesn't see it coming and as Shirow extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Shirow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nobunaga Shirow!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
0% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jew Doh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Sumerweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doh comes to the cage accompanied by Hurt - NIN. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Floyd Sumerweather enters the cage!
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
20
160 lbs
5 - 2 - 1 |
|
172 cm
19
163 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jew Doh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Floyd Sumerweather!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sumerweather stuffs the takedown attempt from Doh. Doh gets slowly back to his feet.
Doh moves out of range as Sumerweather throws a body kick.
Sumerweather misses with a double jab.
Sumerweather circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sumerweather shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sumerweather fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sumerweather takes a swing at Doh's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doh walks into a jab.
Sumerweather pivots, looking for a leg kick but Doh is out of range and Sumerweather settles back down.
Sumerweather misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sumerweather keeps the fight on the outside.
Sumerweather scores with a jab to the head.
Sumerweather swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sumerweather throws a jab when Doh was well out of range.
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.
Doh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sumerweather but Sumerweather pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sumerweather misses with a hook.
Sumerweather swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice combination there by Sumerweather.
Some wild striking there from Sumerweather.
Doh drives through with a takedown into guard.
Doh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doh throws a big right hand that misses.
Doh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Doh drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sumerweather manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Doh has Sumerweather in his guard.
Doh throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sumerweather tries to stand but Doh is controlling from the bottom.
Doh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sumerweather wanted to stand there but Doh had control of the 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.
Doh looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sumerweather passes into side control.
Doh is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sumerweather off and has taken his back!
Sumerweather trying to get back to his feet but Doh is in full control for now.
Doh has his opponent's back but Sumerweather is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Doh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Sumerweather dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sumerweather circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sumerweather looks to land a left hand but Doh moved out of range nicely.
A punch combination from Sumerweather misses.
Doh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sumerweather.
Doh misses with a combination
and Sumerweather counters with a one-two to the body.
Doh fails with a takedown attempt.
Sumerweather is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Sumerweather misses.
Sumerweather throws a right and a left that Doh avoids nicely.
Doh staying out of range there.
Doh has his takedown stuffed
and Sumerweather counters with a three punch combo that has Doh backing up. Doh nods at Sumerweather to acknowledge the strikes.
Sumerweather throws a sloppy head kick and Doh moves out of range easily.
Sumerweather scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sumerweather.
Doh throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sumerweather counters with a nice body shot.
Doh misses with a takedown attempt - Sumerweather sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jew Doh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sumerweather swinging wilding here.
Jew Doh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doh looks to land a right hand but Sumerweather moved out of range.
Doh tries to clinch but Sumerweather is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doh misses with a takedown attempt
and Sumerweather counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sumerweather throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Doh counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Doh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sumerweather works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Doh drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sumerweather dives on top into guard.
Sumerweather decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Doh, up you get!
Sumerweather tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doh was well out of range. Poor timing from Sumerweather.
Doh misses with a combination
and Sumerweather counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sumerweather lands with a cross.
Doh looks to clinch
and Sumerweather counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sumerweather is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sumerweather lands a really nice looking cross but Doh seems unphased.
Sumerweather missing with a left hand there. Doh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Doh moves in looking to clinch but Sumerweather pushes him off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sumerweather throws a hook but Doh blocks it.
Sumerweather jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Sumerweather showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sumerweather throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Doh.
Sumerweather scores with a hook to the body. Doh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sumerweather keeps the fight on the outside.
Sumerweather rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sumerweather misses the shot to the body.
Doh shoots in for a takedown but Sumerweather shows good takedown defense.
Doh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doh has a takedown stuffed.
Doh looks for a takedown but Sumerweather sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jew Doh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sumerweather cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sumerweather cracks a nice hook into Doh's ribs.
Sumerweather throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Doh counter with a right hand.
Doh walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sumerweather swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sumerweather thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sumerweather misses the shot to the body.
Sumerweather scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sumerweather catches Doh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sumerweather misses with a straight right.
Doh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sumerweather throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Doh.
Sumerweather misses with a body shot.
Sumerweather pivots, looking for a leg kick but Doh is out of range and Sumerweather settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sumerweather misses with a body shot.
Floyd Sumerweather is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A right-left combo lands from Sumerweather.
Some wild striking there from Sumerweather.
Doh fails with a takedown attempt.
Floyd Sumerweather is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Doh has his takedown stuffed
and Sumerweather counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Doh thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sumerweather throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Doh.
Doh clinches but Sumerweather breaks the clinch
and Sumerweather cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Doh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sumerweather's waist but Sumerweather gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Doh off to one side.
A right-left combo lands from Sumerweather.
Jew Doh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sumerweather lands with a straight right. Doh didn't see that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Floyd Sumerweather comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sumerweather winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 26:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floyd Sumerweather!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
44% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boris Mishkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jasper Corpuz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jasper Corpuz struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
22
160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
|
177 cm
19
171 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Mishkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jasper Corpuz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mishkin shoots in for a takedown but Corpuz shows good takedown defense.
Corpuz fails to land the takedown.
Mishkin throws a right hand that Corpuz ducks under and follows up with a left that Corpuz also avoids with ease.
Corpuz slips a jab and a cross from Mishkin.
Corpuz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mishkin!
Corpuz goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mishkin is on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Corpuz is on top in guard.
Corpuz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mishkin throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Corpuz advances to half guard.
Corpuz is looking to advance position but Mishkin won't allow it.
Corpuz seems to be working for a kimura but Mishkin defends the submission attempt.
Mishkin won't allow Corpuz to pass to mount.
Mishkin wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Corpuz is looking to advance position but Mishkin won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corpuz works his way into side control.
Mishkin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Corpuz on the ground.
Corpuz tries to advance to mount but Mishkin denies him.
Corpuz works to advance to full mount. Mishkin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Corpuz pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Corpuz goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mishkin turns into him and now he's in Corpuz's guard.
Corpuz looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corpuz wants to sweep but no luck.
Corpuz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mishkin manages to get himself to full guard.
Corpuz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mishkin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Corpuz has Mishkin in his guard.
Corpuz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Corpuz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mishkin has passed into half guard!
Corpuz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mishkin wants to stand up but Corpuz has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Corpuz wants to improve his position but Mishkin is controlling well.
Mishkin tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Corpuz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jasper Corpuz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mishkin tries for a takedown but Corpuz circles away easily
and Corpuz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Corpuz.
Corpuz slips nicely into half guard.
Mishkin is in trouble now - Corpuz has advanced to mount!
Corpuz moves to the back position.
Corpuz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Corpuz is breathing heavily.
Mishkin has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corpuz working for a choke but Mishkin is defending well.
Mishkin showing good submission defense here.
Corpuz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mishkin tries to break free.
Mishkin is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Mishkin is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Corpuz gets his way!
Mishkin is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mishkin trying to control the hands but Corpuz breaks the grip.
Corpuz looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Mishkin is controlling Corpuz 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mishkin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mishkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Mishkin preventing the sweep.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mishkin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Corpuz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mishkin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Corpuz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mishkin tries to clinch but Corpuz moves out of range.
Mishkin throws a head kick that misses.
Corpuz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mishkin lands a high kick!
Mishkin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mishkin has his takedown stuffed
and Corpuz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Corpuz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jasper Corpuz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mishkin throws a head kick that misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mishkin.
Mishkin tries a head kick but it misses.
Boris Mishkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Mishkin misses.
Corpuz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Corpuz is rocked!
Mishkin misses with a wild combination.
Corpuz is still on wobbly legs! Can Mishkin finish him?
Mishkin lands a body shot.
Corpuz seems to have recovered his senses.
Mishkin looks to clinch
so Corpuz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mishkin wants to stand but Corpuz is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corpuz forces his way into half guard.
Corpuz moves nicely into side control.
Corpuz is working to tighten is grip on Mishkin's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Mishkin has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Corpuz is really squeezing tight and eventually Mishkin passes out! Corpuz breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jasper Corpuz!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tong Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pika Kalei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Po comes to the cage accompanied by Meatloaf - In The Land Of The Pigs... These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
23
179 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
|
170 cm
24
184 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
|
Good takedowns
Decent knees
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tong Po!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pika Kalei!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Po moves in looking to clinch but Kalei pushes him off.
Kalei avoids a kick to the body.
Kalei changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Po looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Po wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kalei working the strikes but Po uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Po trying to hold on to Kalei's head to control him but Kalei postures up.
Po wants to get back to his feet.
Kalei lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kalei thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Po's head.
Nice strikes from Kalei there.
Po trying to hold on to Kalei's head to control him but Kalei postures up.
Kalei works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Po throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kalei. What's that going to do exactly?
Po wants to hold on but Kalei pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kalei cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kalei landing punches.
Po tries to hold on but Kalei postures up.
Po wants to try and get back to his feet.
Kalei in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Po is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Po is working to get back to half guard.
Kalei lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Po is rocked!
Po takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Kalei's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pika Kalei!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
62% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Ramyay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reis's entrance music is Blood Brothers. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
19
200 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
|
185 cm
19
195 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Tends to cut |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Reis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gordon Ramyay!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reis misses with a leg kick.
Reis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ramyay throws a leg kick
and Reis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ramyay's guard.
Reis throwing strikes from guard but Ramyay blocks nicely.
Reis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramyay is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reis won't allow Ramyay to get back to his feet.
Reis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ramyay's guard.
Ramyay tries to kick Reis off in order to stand up. Reis Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Reis 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.
Reis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ramyay knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ramyay gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ramyay wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reis goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ramyay turns into him and now he's in Reis's guard.
Ramyay has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Reis is proving hard to escape from.
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.
Reis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramyay doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ramyay manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reis is breathing heavily.
Reis working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ramyay has passed into half guard!
Ramyay is thwarting Reis's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramyay decides to return to a standing position.
Ramyay throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Reis to counter with a crisp jab.
Reis throws a right hand that Ramyay ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramyay also avoids with ease.
Ramyay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Reis.
Ramyay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A leg kick checked by Ramyay.
Rodrigo Reis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Ramyay misses
and Reis counters with a thumping low kick.
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.
Reis tries to clinch but Ramyay moves out of range.
Ramyay scores with a leg kick.
Ramyay throws a head kick but Reis moves out of range.
Ramyay throws a push kick but Reis slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick misses from Ramyay.
Reis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
No joy there for Reis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ramyay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramyay on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Reis 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.
Reis tries to clinch up.
Ramyay throws a sloppy head kick
and Reis counters with a shoot takedown. Ramyay fights it but they end up in guard.
Reis trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramyay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramyay pushes Reis off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Reis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ramyay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reis shoots in and bounces Ramyay off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Reis wants to control from the top but Ramyay keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis prevents Ramyay from getting back to his feet.
Ramyay keeping full guard, as Reis tries to pass.
Ramyay keeping moving, preventing Reis from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ramyay has his feet on Reis's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A big left from Ramyay misses.
Reis drives through and clinches with Ramyay against the cage.
Ramyay connects with a knee to the head.
Ramyay tries to land a knee to the head but Reis blocks with his arms.
Reis jumps guard but Ramyay stands there with Reis around his waist. Reis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ramyay throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ramyay stops a takedown attempt from Reis.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramyay misses with a knee strike.
Ramyay throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reis goes for a takedown attempt but Ramyay pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Reis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Reis trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramyay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramyay wants to get back to his feet but Reis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ramyay can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Reis controls the pace.
Reis wants to control from the top but Ramyay keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramyay is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ramyay is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Reis looks for a takedown but Ramyay sprawls well.
Reis avoids the head kick by Ramyay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Reis dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ramyay throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Reis tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramyay is retaining full guard.
Ramyay pushes Reis off and scrambles back to his feet.
Reis throws out a leg kick but Ramyay moves out of range and Reis only half commits.
Ramyay blocks a head kick by Reis.
Ramyay misses with a hook to the body
and Reis counters with a slapping leg kick.
A head kick by Ramyay misses
and Reis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ramyay won't be happy with that.
Reis tries for a kimura but Ramyay is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramyay explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Reis cracks Ramyay with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ramyay.
Reis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramyay throws out the jab.
Ramyay throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramyay throws a lazy head kick
and Reis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ramyay throws an overhand right that lands on Reis's shoulder, as Reis tries to avoid the shot.
Ramyay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramyay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramyay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ramyay throws a predictable looking body shot
and Reis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ramyay's guard.
Reis stops Ramyay from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gordon Ramyay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramyay is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Reis tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramyay is retaining full guard.
Reis looking to sit in guard and control but Ramyay gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ramyay decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Reis, up you get!
Rodrigo Reis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ramyay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Ramyay as Reis shoots in.
Reis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramyay pushes Reis off looking to stand but Reis dives back in and keeps control.
Reis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Reis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Reis!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
40% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Rau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Tennant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 David Tennant was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
20
197 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
|
180 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers ground |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Rau!
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, David Tennant!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rau shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tennant as he jumps to the side.
Tennant tries to clinch but Rau is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tennant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
David Tennant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tennant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rau swats away the attempt to clinch by Tennant.
Rau swings for the body but Tennant moves out of range.
Tennant fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rau decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rau is thwarting Tennant's attempts to control the position.
Rau seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rau is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tennant sees it coming and defends easily.
Nice strikes from Rau there.
Rau passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tennant!
BOOM! Rau connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rau trying to control but Tennant is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rau throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Rau working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tennant holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rau tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rau putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rau sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rau looking for a guillotine from mount but Tennant is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tennant really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rau with good strikes from the mount here!
Rau misses with a head shot.
Rau lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tennant hang on?
Rau breaks from Tennant's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tennant is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rau is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tennant is surviving well by controlling Rau's body position as best he can.
Rau is breathing heavily.
Rau connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tennant trying desperately to get to his feet.
Rau landing strikes from the mount and Tennant is in trouble!
BOOM! Rau connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rau looking to secure an arm triangle but Tennant defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Rau dominated that round.
That's time! Rau's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tennant doesn't manage to clinch there - Rau circles away.
Tennant stuffs the takedown.
Rau shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tennant's guard.
Rau lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rau throws a big right hand that misses.
Tennant keeping full guard, as Rau tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rau throws and elbow that misses. Tennant uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rau's guard. Nice move by Tennant!
Rau 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rau escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tennant gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rau is striking from the bottom but Tennant uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Tennant tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Rau.
Rau looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Tennant trying to pass the guard but Rau defending well.
Rau tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rau moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rau has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tennant can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rau doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rau trying to strike off his back.
Rau working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tennant doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tennant manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tennant wanted to stand there but Rau had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rau working for a triangle but Tennant defends it easily.
Tennant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rau is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tennant slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Rau dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tennant throws a head kick but Rau moves out of range.
Rau looks to score with a jab to the body but Tennant is just out of range.
Tennant tries to clinch but Rau moves out of range.
Rau keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown by Rau or perhaps it was just good defense by Tennant which made him look bad.
Tennant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rau looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tennant is fending him off so far but Rau persists. Nope, Tennant circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rau swats away the attempt to clinch by Tennant.
Tennant wants to clinch.
Rau fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Rau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rau loads up on a big right hand but Tennant slips the punch.
Tennant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rau closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tennant to the mat! Tennant manages to get full guard.
Rau landing with the ground and pound.
Tennant looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rau passes into half guard.
Rau is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rau dominating with strikes here.
Rau is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tennant has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tennant!
Rau looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tennant has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rau is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rau looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tennant passes into half guard.
Rau flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Rau moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rau tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Rau working for a triangle but Tennant defends it easily.
Rau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rau trying to strike off his back.
David Tennant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe Rau is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rau working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tennant doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tennant manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Rau showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rau, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:26
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:26
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Rau!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
35% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Dent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chubbs Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
23
205 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
|
190 cm
19
213 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arthur Dent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chubbs Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson misses with a series of wild punches.
Dent looks for a takedown but Peterson sprawls well.
Dent shoots in and drives through. Peterson sprawls well.
Dent closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Peterson to the mat! Peterson manages to get full guard.
Dent pushes down on Peterson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Peterson pushes Dent off looking to stand but Dent dives back in and keeps control.
Dent not doing much here.
Peterson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dent.
Dent prevents Peterson from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dent.
Dent is stalling here. Peterson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dent seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Peterson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Dent tries to bench press Peterson off him but Peterson keeps the position.
Peterson wants to stand but Dent has his arm trapped.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dent thows a body shot but no joy.
Dent fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Dent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dent changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Peterson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dent tries to move to mount but Peterson blocks the move with his legs.
Peterson tries to escape but Dent is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dent is putting a hurting on Peterson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Peterson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Dent controlling his opponent.
Dent wants to control the pace but Peterson is squirming around nicely.
Dent looking to ground and pound but Peterson is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dent looking to secure an arm triangle but Peterson defends it well.
Dent is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Peterson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dent looking to secure an arm triangle but Peterson defends it well.
Dent working for a guillotine from mount but Peterson is in no mood to give up.
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.
Dent jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Peterson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Dent in side control, throwing shots but Peterson defends.
Peterson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dent is controlling him well.
Dent looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Peterson is avoiding damage well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dent has knee on belly momentarily but Peterson bucks him off and regains half guard.
Dent prevents Peterson from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Dent dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Peterson swinging wilding here.
Peterson stuffs the takedown attempt from Dent. Dent gets slowly back to his feet.
Dent fails with the takedown.
Dent shoots in for a double leg but Peterson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Dent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Dent.
Dent shoots in looking for a takedown. Peterson tries to sprawl out of it but Dent keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Peterson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dent looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Peterson is fending him off so far but Dent persists. Nope, Peterson circles away and we're back to standing.
Peterson lands a with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson punishes Dent's body with a nice straight punch.
Chubbs Peterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dent looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Peterson lands with a shot to the body.
Peterson drops Dent with a nice combination! Peterson dives into Dent's guard, looking to finish!
It looks like Arthur Dent has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peterson wants to get up but he can't break Dent's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Peterson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dent seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Peterson shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Dent is backing up but Peterson catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Dent covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Peterson Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chubbs Peterson!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
36% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helio Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 186 cm
22
174 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
|
186 cm
19
175 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
KO power |
|
Poweful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Helio Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson scores with a head kick.
Johnson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson checks the leg kick.
John Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gracie lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Johnson! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Helio Gracie!
Helio Gracie is the new welterweight champion!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
99% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pink Floyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Floyd's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pigs. The crowd seem to be enjoying Smith's choice of entrance music: Blink 182 feat Robert Smith - All of This. Pink Floyd could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Robert Smith's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 168 cm
20
146 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
|
170 cm
20
145 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
|
| |
|
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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pink Floyd!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Smith!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Floyd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Floyd lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Floyd lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Floyd throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Floyd staying out of range there.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pink Floyd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Floyd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Floyd scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Floyd drives through with a takedown into guard.
Floyd scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Floyd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Floyd trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Floyd has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Floyd throwing strikes but missing.
Smith has his foot on Floyd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Floyd works his way back into a safe position though.
Floyd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith keeping full guard, as Floyd tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith looking to control.
Floyd lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Floyd lands a couple of elbows.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith controls Floyd momentarily but Floyd frees himself.
Floyd passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Floyd lands a few punches from side control.
Floyd lands some shots froms side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Floyd working the head and body with strikes.
Floyd grinds an elbow into Smith's temple.
Smith is rocked!
Floyd scoring with punches and elbows.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Floyd finish him?
Floyd landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Floyd lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Smith down.
Smith is trying to control Floyd's posture but Floyd avoids it.
Smith looks gassed!
Floyd looks up at the clock and then as Smith takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Floyd smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Floyd lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Floyd's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Floyd scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Floyd scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smith missing with punches from the bottom.
Floyd slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Floyd scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Floyd is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Floyd looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smith is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Floyd scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Floyd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith taking some punishment here, with Floyd in his half guard.
Floyd working Smith over with strikes.
Smith tries to roll over but Floyd keeps him under control.
Floyd lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Floyd looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Floyd has control of the leg.
Floyd is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Floyd lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Floyd lands strikes from half guard.
Floyd seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Floyd's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Floyd's back!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith doesn't have the hooks in and Floyd manages to turn into his guard.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Floyd manages to get himself to full guard.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Floyd is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pink Floyd dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smith swings for the body but Floyd moves out of range.
Floyd stuffs the takedown.
Floyd shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Floyd was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
BOOM! Floyd connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Floyd lands a heavy elbow.
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
Floyd lands a big elbow - Smith is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Smith is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Pink Floyd!
Pink Floyd retains his bantamweight title!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
