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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dale English (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dale English has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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153 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dale English!
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, Liam Davies!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Davies. No joy for English on that attempt.
English avoids the head kick by Davies.
English shoots in for a takedown but Davies shows good takedown defense.
Davies swats away the attempt to clinch by English.
English has closed the distance and engaged Davies in a clinch.
English using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Davies wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but English has him pressed against the cage.
Knees to the body from English.
English lands a left hand.
English lands a nice elbow.
English gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Davies looks gassed!
English drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dale English. That's going to take a lot out of him.
English's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
English drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
English using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
English with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
English has Davies pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Davies manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
English's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
English drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Davies tries to improve position but can't.
English throws a strike aimed at the side of Davies's head but Davies avoids it well.
Davies striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
English postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
English working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Davies is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as English stalls from top position.
English misses with the ground and pound.
Davies is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
English shoots in but Davies avoids the takedown attempt easily.
English closes the distance and pushes Davies back into the cage.
English lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
English stalls.
English lands an elbow inside.
English lands a left hand.
English lands a nice shot to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by English as Davies tries to tie him up.
English's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
English shoots in but Davies avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Davies tries a low kick but English avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies throws the kick towards the body but English avoids it.
English avoids the head kick by Davies.
English has taken the fight to the clinch.
English throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Davies blocks it with crossed arms.
Davies is looking to break free of the clinch but English has double underhooks.
English tries for a takedown but Davies manages to get underhooks.
Davies prevents a takedown attempt there.
Davies blocks an elbow strike from English.
Davies tries to throw a body punch but English avoids it by throwing Davies back against the cage.
Davies tries to break the clinch but English is controlling the position.
English lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
English breaks from the clinch.
English avoids a kick to the body.
Davies avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
English shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Davies pinned against the cage. Davies gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Davies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davies throws a leg kick but English moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
English tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davies paws at him with a jab and circles away.
English is looking to clinch but Davies is avoiding it.
Davies throws a low kick but it's checked well by English.
English shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Davies as he jumps to the side.
Davies misses with a low kick.
English moves out of range of the leg kick from Davies.
English looks for a takedown but Davies sprawls well.
Davies throws a leg kick but English checks it.
Davies throws a leg kick but English sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Davies throws a front kick aimed at English's knee but English avoids it well.
Davies keeps the fight on the outside.
Davies wants to land a leg kick but English is out of range.
English stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Davies.
Davies swats away the attempt to clinch by English.
Davies walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. English checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Davies attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Horrible takedown by English or perhaps it was just good defense by Davies which made him look bad.
Davies throws a low kick, looking for English's leg but English calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dale English dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Davies tries to work over English's front leg with a kick but English checks it.
Davies throws a leg kick but English sees it coming and moves out of range.
Liam Davies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
English fails with an attempt to clinch.
Davies throws a low kick but it's checked well by English.
English shoots in and drives through. Davies sprawls well.
English tries to clinch but Davies is having none of it.
Davies throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Davies walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. English checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Davies throws out a leg kick but English moves out of range and Davies only half commits.
Davies avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
English checks a low kick from Davies.
Davies throws and low kick but English moves out of range easily.
English moves out of range of the leg kick from Davies.
English throws a shot from downtown. Davies moves away and avoids it.
Davies does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - English looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
English avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Davies attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
English wants to clinch up but Davies keeps it at a distance.
English throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Davies throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies misses with an attempted mid kick.
Davies throws a leg kick but English sees it coming and moves out of range.
Davies throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Liam Davies is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davies tries a low kick but English avoids it.
Davies tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Davies lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and English has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from English and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Davies misses with a low kick.
English pushes Davies up against the cage in a clinch.
English crunches a lovely knee into Davies's ribcage.
English keeps control of Davies as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
English wants a takedown but no success here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for English.
English's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davies misses with a low kick.
Davies pivots, looking for a leg kick but English is out of range and Davies settles back down.
A head kick misses from Davies.
English fails with an attempt to clinch.
Davies does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Davies misses with a low kick.
Davies swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Davies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davies avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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.
Davies motions for English to come forward. Davies throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
English darts in and clinches Davies up against the cage.
English misses with a knee to the head.
Davies has had enough of the clinch but English keeps him there for the moment.
English misses with a hook from the clinch.
Davies prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dale English. That's going to take a lot out of him.
English pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
English tries to clinch but Davies moves out of range.
English moves in looking to clinch but Davies pushes him off.
English keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Davies throws a sloppy head kick and English moves out of range easily.
English checks the leg kick nicely there.
English checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Some bone on bone action there as English checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
English avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Davies throws a front kick aimed at English's knee but English avoids it well.
Davies throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Davies fakes a jab and throws a low kick but English checks it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Davies.
Davies is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
English tries to clinch but Davies is having none of it.
Davies throws a leg kick but English moved away.
English checks the leg kick.
English tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davies swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A clash of legs there as English blocks the low kick.
English checks a leg kick.
Davies throws a chopping leg kick but English manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
English closes the distance and pushes Davies back into the cage.
English keeps control of Davies as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
English manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
English wants to sweep but no luck.
Davies postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Davies wants to control from the top but English keeps moving.
English thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
English tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Davies pushes down on English's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
English is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Davies jumps into side control!
Davies thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Davies is trying to get an arm triangle but English is defending well.
English sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
English throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davies is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
English is trying to stand up here but Davies is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dale English 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. This is the final round!
Davies swats away the attempt to clinch by English.
English is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
English shoots in for a takedown but Davies shows good takedown defense.
A good leg kick by Davies.
English fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Davies, pushing him back against the cage.
English lands a knee to the head.
English throws a knee to the head but misses.
Davies is trying to break free.
Davies looking to slow down the pace here.
English is struggling to control the position.
English misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davies throws a knee to the head but misses.
Davies wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but English has him pressed against the cage.
English scores with a nice hook to the head.
Davies trying to stall but English improves his position.
Davies missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davies prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies stops a takedown attempt from English.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dale English. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davies is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Davies goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Davies wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
English prevents Davies from breaking the clinch.
The is referee keeping an eye on English - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Davies stalling in the clinch but English improves position.
English tries to pull guard but Davies holds him up against the cage and eventually English drops back down to his feet.
English drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
English lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Davies wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
English drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
English keeps control of Davies as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
English comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
English lands a knee to the body.
Davies is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but English is keeping busy.
English stalling.
Davies takes an elbow to the forehead.
Davies wants to break the clinch but can't.
English lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
English misses with a punch on the inside.
English content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Davies wants to get back to striking at distance but English won't allow it.
English is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by English as Davies tries to tie him up.
English escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
English wants to clinch.
English checks a leg kick.
English checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dale English is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
English pushes Davies up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
English breaks from the clinch.
English throws a hook to the side of Davies's head but Davies sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Davies attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Davies chopping away at his opponent's legs.
English checks a leg kick.
English tries to clinch there but Davies circles away.
Davies misses with a low kick.
English moves out of range of the body kick.
English is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
English checks a low kick from Davies.
English moves into the clinch successfully.
English tries for a takedown. No joy.
English scores with a knee to the head.
English throws a knee to the head but misses.
English prevents Davies from breaking the clinch.
English breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Davies throws a quick head kick that skims the top of English's head.
English misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
English checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A good leg kick by Davies.
Davies takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Davies is looking to chop away at English's legs.
Davies wants to slow English down by chopping away at his legs.
Davies misses with a low kick.
Davies throws a low kick, looking for English's leg but English calmly moves out of range.
Davies walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. English checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Davies fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but English is out of range.
Davies throws a leg kick but English sees it coming and moves out of range.
English tries to close the distance and clinch but Davies swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dale English is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
English checks a leg kick nicely.
Davies avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
English shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Davies as he jumps to the side.
Davies motions for English to come forward. Davies throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
English shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
English checks a low kick from Davies.
Liam Davies has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davies pulls out of a head kick attempt.
English rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davies moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Davies throws a leg kick that misses.
Davies is looking to chop away at English's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Liam Davies.
I think English 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dale English!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Beef Cake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Pinto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pinto has chosen Three 6 Mafia featuring Akon & Jim Jones - That's Right as his entrance music. Beef Cake had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Beef Cake!
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, Javier Pinto!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cake drops Pinto with a right and a left! Cake comes rushing in but Pinto regains his composure and manages to keep Cake in guard.
It looks like Javier Pinto has been cut.
Cake stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cake is looking to clinch but Pinto is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Cake misses.
Cake wants to clinch.
Pinto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cake but Cake pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cake gets a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cake throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cake throws an elbow but misses.
Pinto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cake smiles and moves away.
Cake moves into range and clinches up with Pinto.
Pinto tries to pull guard but Cake holds him up against the cage and eventually Pinto drops back down to his feet.
Beef Cake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Pinto.
Pinto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cake just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cake scores with a shot to the side of Pinto's head.
Cake working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pinto ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pinto no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pinto on the ground.
Cake postures up.
Cake wants to stand but Pinto has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pinto throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cake escapes and throws Pinto's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Pinto is looking for a sweep.
Cake stands up.
Pinto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cake swivels and escapes.
Pinto looks gassed!
Pinto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cake fails to land with a series of punches.
Cake thows a body shot but no joy.
Cake throws an overhand right that lands on Pinto's shoulder, as Pinto tries to avoid the shot.
Cake moves into the clinch successfully.
Cake lands with a left to the head.
Pinto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cake just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cake lands a nice uppercut.
Cake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cake lands a damaging elbow.
Cake lands a shoulder strike.
Cake throws an elbow that misses.
Pinto pulls guard effortlessly.
Pinto had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Cake is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Pinto Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Cake's back instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cake is trying to get back to his feet but Pinto has full control of the position and if anything, Cake has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Pinto is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Cake won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Pinto off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Javier Pinto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georges Rocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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179 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Georges Rocha!
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, Mike Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew shoots in for a double leg but Rocha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rocha throws out a powerful jab.
Rocha darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rocha tests Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rocha. Rocha obviously looking to wear him down.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew looks gassed!
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew throws a right hand that Rocha ducks under and follows up with a left that Rocha also avoids with ease.
Rocha takes the fight into the clinch.
Rocha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rocha looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew!
Rocha looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rocha has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Rocha seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha cracks Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew tries to reverse the position but Rocha maintains control.
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.
Rocha content just to control the position here.
Rocha prevents Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew from getting the reversal.
Rocha tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Georges Rocha just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocha closes the distance and clinches.
Rocha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rocha lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rocha throws a nice head kick!
A chopping leg kick lands by Rocha.
Rocha with a nice cross.
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!
Rocha closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew circles away.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew looks to land a combination but Rocha avoids it well.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew has eaten all the pies!
Rocha lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rocha shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew's guard.
Rocha controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocha wants to control from the top but Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew keeps moving.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew has his feet on Rocha's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rocha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew. That did some damage!
Rocha throws a nice head kick!
Rocha darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew tries for a takedown but Rocha circles away easily
and Rocha counters with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rocha.
Rocha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Rocha dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew tries to clinch
and Rocha counters with a leg kick.
Rocha scores with a nice body kick.
Rocha fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew.
Rocha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew is fending him off so far but Rocha persists. Nope, Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew circles away and we're back to standing.
Rocha throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew's head.
Georges Rocha is winning the standup battle so far.
Rocha cracks Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew with a good jab.
Rocha moves into range and clinches up with Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew.
A head punch on the inside from Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew fails to land.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rocha.
Rocha gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rocha not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha wants to take a breather but Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew is having none of it.
Rocha wants to stand up but Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew is controlling the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew has Rocha up against the cage in a clinch.
Rocha is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rocha connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew's face.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocha.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew gets underhooks to prevent Rocha's takedown attempt.
Rocha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew can do to turn this around?
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew has a couple of punches blocked by Rocha.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew working aggressively here.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew as Rocha tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew fails to land.
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.
Rocha is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rocha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rocha darts in and clinches Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew up against the cage.
Rocha is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georges Rocha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocha lands a nice knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocha.
Rocha breaks from the clinch.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew forces Rocha back against the cage and clinches.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew tries to break the clinch but Rocha is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocha.
Rocha manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rocha gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew is trying to stand.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew is trying to stand up here but Rocha is controlling him well.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew has one foot on Rocha's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Rocha shoots in and drives through. Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew sprawls well.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew clinches but Rocha breaks the clinch
and Rocha counters with a low kick, right behind Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew 's knee.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew wants to clinch up but Rocha keeps it at a distance.
Rocha with a hook.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew closes the distance but Rocha moves to the side
and Rocha counters with a big head kick but Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew shrugs it off.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew darts in trying to clinch
and Rocha counters with a stiff right hand.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew tries to clinch but Rocha moves away
and Rocha makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew really felt that one!
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew darts in trying to clinch
and Rocha counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rocha.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocha can't get the takedown.
Rocha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rocha unloads a knee to the mid-section. Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew has a couple of punches blocked by Rocha.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rocha has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew is trying to keep an underhook but Rocha manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Rocha is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew is trying to escape back to his feet but Rocha uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Rocha is looking to take a break and control but Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Rocha 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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew tries to clinch
and Rocha counters with a big head kick but Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew shrugs it off.
Rocha cracks Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew misses with a two punch combination.
Rocha looks for a takedown but Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew sprawls well.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rocha backs up against the cage.
Rocha circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rocha counters with a solid body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew. No joy for Rocha on that attempt.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew clinches but Rocha breaks the clinch
and Rocha holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rocha goes for a takedown attempt but Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georges Rocha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew looks to clinch
and Rocha counters with a low kick, right behind Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew 's knee.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rocha circles away quickly and effectively.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rocha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rocha counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew tries for a takedown but Rocha sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rocha.
Mike Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocha misses with a takedown attempt - Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rocha clinches with his opponent.
Rocha is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rocha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew looks to clinch
and Rocha counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew wants to clinch
and Rocha counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rocha's guard.
Rocha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew wants to control from the top but Rocha keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew gets to his feet. Rocha looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rocha takes the fight into the clinch.
Rocha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew tries to clinch
and Rocha counters with an inside leg kick.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew misses with a double jab.
Rocha takes the fight into the clinch.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew stops a takedown attempt from Rocha.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocha goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocha.
Rocha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew misses with a combination
and Rocha counters with a nice low kick that buckles Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew's knee momentarily.
Georges Rocha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rocha throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew doesn't manage to clinch there - Rocha circles away.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rocha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rocha throws a series of strikes that have Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew backpedaling.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew gets caught flat footed, as Rocha shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew wants to stand but Rocha is controlling the position.
Rocha trying to control the position from guard on top but Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew kicks Rocha off and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rocha thumps Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew with a low kick.
Rocha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rocha counters with a leg kick.
Mike Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew throws a sloppy head kick
and Rocha makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rocha lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rocha fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rocha counters with a nice kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rocha lands a head kick. Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rocha counters with a thumping low kick.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rocha clinches up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georges Rocha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rocha has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:26
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:26
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georges Rocha!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Meridius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lyoto Machida has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Machida!
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, Maximus Meridius!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meridius looks for a takedown but Machida sprawls well.
Machida drives through and clinches with Meridius against the cage.
Meridius scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Lyoto Machida has been cut.
Machida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Meridius closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machida circles away.
Machida moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Meridius throws a left and a right that both miss
and Machida counters by clinching up.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Meridius looking to throw knees to the head but Machida is blocking nicely.
Machida misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Meridius.
Machida is pressed up against the cage. Meridius has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Machida down to the mat. Machida avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lyoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Meridius.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick and Meridius moves out of range easily.
Meridius gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Machida counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Machida.
Meridius is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida tries to free his leg and advance position but Meridius is retaining full guard.
Machida sitting in guard here, content to control.
Meridius wants to sweep but no luck.
Machida tries to stand but Meridius is controlling from the bottom.
Meridius bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Machida's guard.
Meridius makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Meridius trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Meridius has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Machida is proving hard to escape from.
Meridius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Meridius being controlled here momentarily.
Machida wants to stand up but Meridius is controlling him.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Meridius from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida has his feet on Meridius's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Meridius with a lazy takedown attempt
and Machida counters with a shoot takedown. Meridius fights it but they end up in guard.
Machida gets to his feet. Meridius looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Meridius moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Machida throws a head kick that misses.
Meridius misses with a takedown
enabling Machida to counter with a crisp jab.
Meridius shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Machida counters with a three punch combo that has Meridius backing up. Meridius nods at Machida to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meridius clinches but Machida breaks the clinch
and Machida counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meridius tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Machida wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Meridius is trying to buck Machida off.
Meridius looks gassed!
Meridius is trying to improve his position.
Meridius is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida decides to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lyoto Machida's cut.
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.
Meridius tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Machida moves into the clinch.
Machida works on Meridius's body with a couple of short punches.
Machida stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Machida missing with knees to the body.
Meridius takes a shot to the head.
Meridius wants to get back to striking at distance but Machida won't allow it.
Machida pulls Meridius into guard.
Meridius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Meridius wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida seems keen to control Meridius's posture.
Machida trying to control the position.
Meridius with a flurry of punches that miss.
Machida manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Machida stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Maximus Meridius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meridius closes the distance but Machida moves to the side
and Machida moves into the clinch.
Machida manages to break the clinch.
Machida misses with a combination
and Meridius counters with an inside leg kick.
Meridius looks to clinch
and Machida counters with a solid body kick.
Meridius clinches but Machida breaks the clinch
and Machida counters with a left and a right that stings Meridius.
The crowd cheers as Machida lands an impressive looking overhand right. Meridius doesn't seem phased though.
Machida circles away from the clinch attempt
and Machida counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meridius tries to clinch
and Machida counters with a head kick.
Meridius misses with a takedown attempt
and Machida counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A slapping leg kick lands for Meridius.
Machida slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Machida throws a nice looking combination but Meridius bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machida dips to his left and cracks Meridius with an uppercut!
A head kick by Meridius misses
and Machida counters with a single leg into guard. Meridius didn't expect that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meridius keeping moving, preventing Machida from controlling successfully.
Machida looking to pass the guard.
Machida stands up from Meridius's guard - Machida perhaps looking for a knockout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Meridius has his takedown stuffed
and Machida counters with a nice uppercut.
Meridius gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Machida counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Meridius's guard now.
Lyoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Meridius.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lyoto Machida's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Meridius throws a leg kick but Machida moved away.
Meridius 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.
Machida pulls Meridius in close to prevent any damage.
Meridius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machida is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Meridius.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Meridius from controlling successfully.
Meridius is looking to advance position but Machida has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meridius is looking to improve his position but Machida isn't that keen on the idea.
Meridius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machida manages to capitalize on a mistake by Meridius to take his back!
Machida really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Meridius.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Machida.
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.
Meridius 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 Machida gets his way!
Lyoto Machida overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Meridius wants to escape the position.
Machida trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Meridius doesn't escape.
Machida avoiding Meridius 's attempts to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meridius tries to escape the position.
Good control from Machida.
Machida has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Meridius looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
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.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Machida's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Meridius trying to control the hands but Machida breaks the grip.
Machida is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Machida is hanging on to Meridius's back as he tries to escape.
Maximus Meridius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lyoto Machida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machida just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Machida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Machida has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Machida!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Pretum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pretum has chosen Quiribamba as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fabio Oliveira could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fabricio Pretum's chin.
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205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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22
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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Good kicks
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabricio Pretum!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Fabricio Pretum has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Oliveira as Pretum shoots in.
Oliveira closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Oliveira tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pretum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here as Oliveira stalls from top position.
Pretum manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Pretum is defending well.
Pretum looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Oliveira is pressing down on Pretum's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pretum is holding on for now.
Pretum wants to control but Oliveira is keeping busy.
Oliveira is trying to control the action in half guard but Pretum is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pretum is holding on to half guard well.
Pretum trying to hold on to Oliveira's head to control him but Oliveira postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira content to control rather than advance.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Oliveira lands a jab-cross combination.
Pretum looks gassed!
Oliveira feints and as Pretum raises his hands in defense, Oliveira changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Oliveira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pretum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira is working hard here to advance position.
Pretum escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oliveira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Pretum keeps moving.
Oliveira has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Oliveira looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pretum is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pretum keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Oliveira is looking to stand up but Pretum won't let him.
Oliveira looking to pass the guard.
Pretum controls Oliveira momentarily but Oliveira frees himself.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Oliveira has closed the distance and engaged Pretum in a clinch.
Oliveira has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pretum is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pretum jumps guard and drags Oliveira to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Oliveira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pretum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oliveira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pretum is proving hard to escape from.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oliveira trying to control but Pretum is working from the bottom.
Pretum has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oliveira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Pretum is retaining full guard.
Oliveira trying to control but Pretum is working from the bottom.
Pretum trying to keep a closed guard but Oliveira is proving a slippery customer.
Oliveira wants to stand but Pretum has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pretum had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Oliveira is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Pretum Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Oliveira's back instead.
Oliveira defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pretum's arms.
Oliveira prevents Pretum from getting a body triangle.
Oliveira is trying to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Oliveira tries to roll but Pretum sticks to his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pretum is punishing Oliveira with strikes - can he finish him?!
Oliveira 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 Pretum gets his way!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fabricio Pretum will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fabricio Pretum's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Oliveira moves into the clinch.
Pretum is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Oliveira tries to break the clinch but Pretum is controlling the position.
Oliveira tries to break the clinch but Pretum is controlling the position.
Oliveira prevents a takedown attempt there.
Oliveira wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pretum can't get the takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Good body shot from Oliveira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira scores with a hook to the body.
Oliveira drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oliveira wants the takedown. Pretum is fighting it off but Oliveira persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pretum's guard against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pretum keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Pretum had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Oliveira is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Pretum Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Oliveira's back instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Oliveira's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pretum is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Oliveira fending off the submission attempt from Pretum.
Pretum controlling well, preventing Oliveira from escaping the position.
Oliveira is trying to defend against the choke here but Pretum has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Pretum Tightens the hold and Oliveira taps out furiously! Pretum displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fabricio Pretum!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Belnick Kicker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlo Gonzaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzaga is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hit me Baby 1 more time = Britney Spears. Belnick Kicker had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Belnick Kicker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlo Gonzaga!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzaga drives through and clinches with Kicker against the cage.
Gonzaga turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kicker is trying to get back to half guard.
Gonzaga gets to mount! Kicker was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Kicker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gonzaga lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kicker can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kicker looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Kicker can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzaga is trying to stick to Kicker's back but Kicker is turning into Gonzaga. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gonzaga's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kicker.
Kicker is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gonzaga is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gonzaga has escaped and now he's on top!
Gonzaga distracts Kicker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kicker had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Gonzaga is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kicker Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Gonzaga's back instead.
Kicker is breathing heavily.
Kicker is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kicker tightening his grip on Gonzaga, looking for the choke.
Gonzaga defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gonzaga preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kicker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga trying to get back to his feet but Kicker is in full control for now.
Kicker working for a choke but Gonzaga reverses nicely into Kicker 's guard.
Gonzaga gets to his feet - Kicker follows without any prompting.
Gonzaga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gonzaga pushes Kicker up against the cage in a clinch.
Gonzaga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga has Kicker up against the cage in a clinch.
Kicker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gonzaga smiles and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gonzaga looks to land a combination. Kicker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gonzaga clinches.
Kicker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gonzaga prevents it.
Gonzaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gonzaga throws a nice looking combination but Kicker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gonzaga lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gonzaga closes the distance and clinches.
Gonzaga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good leg kick by Gonzaga there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gonzaga clinches with his opponent.
Kicker is pressed up against the cage. Gonzaga has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kicker down to the mat. Kicker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlo Gonzaga dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kicker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gonzaga tries to avoid it but Kicker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gonzaga to the ground. Gonzaga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gonzaga looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kicker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gonzaga can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kicker looking for a guillotine here but Gonzaga defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kicker has an active guard here but Gonzaga has managed to pass into half guard.
Gonzaga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kicker keeps working.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kicker tries to get to full guard but Gonzaga has control of the leg.
Kicker is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gonzaga jumps into side control!
Gonzaga decides to stand back up. Gonzaga steps back and let's Kicker get back to his feet.
Kicker shoots and misses
and Gonzaga counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gonzaga misses with a double jab.
Gonzaga gets a takedown into half guard.
Kicker is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Gonzaga is tapping! Great win for Kicker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Belnick Kicker!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mel Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Buscemi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mel Gray has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mel Gray!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Buscemi!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buscemi walks into a straight right hand from Gray.
It looks like Steve Buscemi has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Buscemi.
Buscemi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Buscemi 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.
Gray working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Buscemi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Buscemi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Buscemi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Buscemi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Buscemi looking to improve position, pressing down on Gray's thigh with his hand. Gray seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Buscemi paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Buscemi's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Gray picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mel Gray!
Mel Gray retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ieata Lotapewp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luck Chiddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Chiddell's choice of entrance music: Bulls On Parade. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ieata Lotapewp!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luck Chiddell!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chiddell slips a straight right by Lotapewp.
Chiddell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chiddell shoots in but Lotapewp avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lotapewp could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Chiddell throws a big shot that misses.
Chiddell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lotapewp as he jumps to the side.
Nice shot by Lotapewp.
It looks like Luck Chiddell has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lotapewp throws a lazy right hand but Chiddell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chiddell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chiddell shoots in for a double leg but Lotapewp sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ieata Lotapewp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luck Chiddell.
Lotapewp throws a leg kick that misses.
Lotapewp takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chiddell lands a jab to the head.
Luck Chiddell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chiddell throws a hook but Lotapewp avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chiddell.
Chiddell looks gassed!
Chiddell misses with a hook. Lotapewp ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Lotapewp misses.
Lotapewp pushes Chiddell up against the cage in a clinch.
Lotapewp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chiddell misses with a hook. Lotapewp ducked under it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chiddell.
Lotapewp buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chiddell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lotapewp lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotapewp tries to clinch up but Chiddell circles away and keeps his distance.
Lotapewp lands with an uppercut that bounces Chiddell off the cage and back into rage.
Chiddell is rocked!
That has opened up Luck Chiddell's cut even more.
Lotapewp fakes the body blow, causing Chiddell to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Chiddell goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ieata Lotapewp!
Ieata Lotapewp retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ariel Sabio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Nascimento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nascimento has chosen PROMENTORY as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ariel Sabio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Nascimento!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nascimento blocks a jab.
Sabio throws out a loose jab but Nascimento uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nascimento keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sabio.
Nascimento looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nascimento slips under a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sabio.
Nascimento closes the distance and clinches up with Sabio, looking for a takedown. Nascimento pushes Sabio against the cage but Sabio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nascimento closes the distance and clinches up with Sabio, looking for a takedown. Nascimento pushes Sabio against the cage but Sabio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ariel Sabio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Nascimento.
Nascimento closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sabio to the mat! Sabio manages to get full guard.
Sabio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nascimento gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nascimento 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.
Sabio working for a triangle but Nascimento defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nascimento wants to pass the guard but Sabio is keeping the position.
Sabio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nascimento wants to control from the top but Sabio keeps moving.
Sabio wriggles free and stands up.
Nascimento fails to land the takedown.
Ariel Sabio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nascimento.
Nascimento avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nascimento scores with a takedown into Sabio's guard.
Sabio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sabio looking for a sweep. Not yet Sabio, not yet.
Sabio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nascimento avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sabio is breathing heavily.
Nascimento 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!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nascimento 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.
Nascimento 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.
Nascimento passes into half guard.
Sabio moves into full guard.
Sabio is looking for a triangle but Nascimento pushes his legs off easily.
Sabio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nascimento jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nascimento drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nascimento jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sabio has his foot on Nascimento's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nascimento works his way back into a safe position though.
Nascimento drops back looking for a leg! Sabio is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sabio manages to kick Nascimento off! Nascimento jumps back into Sabio's guard.
Nascimento drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nascimento jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sabio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sabio looking for a sweep. Not yet Sabio, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabio working for a triangle but Nascimento defends it easily.
Sabio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sabio wants to get back to his feet but Nascimento is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nascimento tries to free his leg and advance position but Sabio is retaining full guard.
Nascimento drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nascimento jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sabio working for a triangle but Nascimento defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sabio throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ariel Sabio 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.
Nascimento shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sabio as he jumps to the side.
Nascimento takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Fabio Nascimento has been cut.
Sabio misses with a two punch combination.
Nice sprawl there from Sabio as Nascimento shoots in.
Horrible takedown by Nascimento or perhaps it was just good defense by Sabio which made him look bad.
Ariel Sabio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Nascimento.
Sabio lands with a nice body punch.
Ariel Sabio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nascimento shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sabio's guard.
Ariel Sabio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sabio is looking for a triangle but Nascimento pushes his legs off easily.
Nascimento 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.
Sabio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sabio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sabio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nascimento doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nascimento manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nascimento thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sabio looking for a guillotine here but Nascimento defends easily.
Sabio is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nascimento works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nascimento is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sabio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nascimento.
Sabio actively working from the bottom here.
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.
Sabio is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Nascimento pulls his head out easily.
Nascimento is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sabio defends it well.
Nascimento seems to be working for a kimura but Sabio defends the submission attempt.
Nascimento is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sabio kicks Nascimento off and gets back to his feet.
Nascimento shoots for a double leg takedown but Sabio sprawls well. He's pushed Nascimento's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nascimento shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sabio pinned against the cage. Sabio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sabio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Sabio.
Sabio looks to land a combination but Nascimento avoids it well.
Sabio throws a nice looking combination but Nascimento bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sabio has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sabio thows a body shot but no joy.
Nascimento dodges the punch combination from Sabio.
Nascimento fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nascimento tries for a takedown but Sabio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sabio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sabio throws a head kick but Nascimento moves out of range.
Nascimento shoots in but Sabio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nascimento shoots in for a takedown but Sabio shows good takedown defense.
Sabio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento blocks a jab.
Nascimento slips under a jab.
Nascimento slips under a jab from Sabio.
Nice sprawl there from Sabio as Nascimento shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Sabio. No joy for Nascimento on that attempt.
Sabio sizes up Nascimento with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sabio connects with a nice looking jab.
Sabio misses with a head kick.
Horrible takedown by Nascimento or perhaps it was just good defense by Sabio which made him look bad.
Nascimento shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sabio as he jumps to the side.
Sabio tries a head kick but it misses.
Sabio throws a sloppy head kick and Nascimento moves out of range easily.
Nice sprawl there from Sabio as Nascimento shoots in.
Nascimento will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sabio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ariel Sabio dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fabio Nascimento's cut.
That's time! Sabio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nascimento closes the distance and clinches up with Sabio, looking for a takedown. Nascimento pushes Sabio against the cage but Sabio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nascimento shoots in but no luck this time.
A leg kick checked by Nascimento.
Sabio tries a head kick but it misses.
Sabio misses with a head kick.
A big right from Sabio misses.
Nascimento tries for a takedown but Sabio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ariel Sabio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Nascimento.
Nascimento avoids the head kick by Sabio.
Nascimento closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sabio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nascimento is trying to control. Sabio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sabio wants to get back to full guard.
Sabio is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Nascimento pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nascimento seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sabio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nascimento stops Sabio from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sabio tries to roll over but Nascimento keeps him under control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nascimento tries for a takedown but Sabio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nascimento looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sabio is fending him off so far but Nascimento persists. Nope, Sabio circles away and we're back to standing.
Nascimento fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A swing and a miss from Sabio.
Sabio throws a series of punches but Nascimento avoids them all with ease.
Sabio throws a head kick that misses.
Nascimento looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sabio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nascimento can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sabio wants to stand up but Nascimento is controlling him.
Sabio scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nascimento.
Sabio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sabio loads up on a big right hand but Nascimento slips the punch.
No luck for Nascimento with that takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sabio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sabio stuffs the takedown attempt from Nascimento. Nascimento gets slowly back to his feet.
Ariel Sabio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nascimento looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nascimento avoids the head kick by Sabio.
Nascimento shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sabio scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sabio.
Sabio throws a sloppy head kick and Nascimento moves out of range easily.
Nascimento fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sabio throws a nice head kick!
Sabio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nascimento takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nascimento tries for a takedown but Sabio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nascimento blocks a head kick by Sabio.
Sabio throws a head kick but Nascimento moves out of range.
Nascimento looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sabio paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good leg kick by Sabio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fabio Nascimento has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nascimento ducks under a wild hook from Sabio.
Sabio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nascimento sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sabio keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento avoids the head kick by Sabio.
Nascimento moves out of range of the strikes.
Sabio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sabio misses with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sabio.
Sabio throws a sloppy head kick and Nascimento moves out of range easily.
Sabio lands a jab to the nose.
Sabio misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nascimento drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sabio has his hands on Nascimento's head, controlling the position.
Sabio wants to sweep but no luck.
Nascimento thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sabio controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ariel Sabio.
Well Sabio has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ariel Sabio!
Ariel Sabio retains his welterweight title!
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