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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and tracy mcgrady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). tracy mcgrady is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David King!
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, tracy mcgrady!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. King showed some decent athleticism there.
mcgrady wants to control but King is keeping busy.
King is working for a submission of some sort.
King is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
mcgrady has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. King is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
King with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
mcgrady has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. King is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King trying to control from half guard but mcgrady is working away.
King wants to free his trapped foot but mcgrady is holding on for dear life with his legs.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
King closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - King lands in his opponent's guard.
King trying to control but mcgrady is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
mcgrady is looking to stand up but King isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
mcgrady is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but King frees his head nicely. Oh but mcgrady has switched to an armbar! King is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). tracy mcgrady!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Skip Foreplay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy LeBeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foreplay comes to the ring accompanied by Hip to be Square. Skip Foreplay is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Skip Foreplay!
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, Remy LeBeau!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foreplay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LeBeau.
LeBeau closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - LeBeau lands in his opponent's guard.
LeBeau trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LeBeau drops back, looking for a kneebar! Foreplay looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Foreplay looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Foreplay!
LeBeau is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Foreplay's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
LeBeau looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
LeBeau is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
LeBeau looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreplay has the hooks in. LeBeau is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Foreplay doesn't have the hooks in and LeBeau manages to turn into his guard.
LeBeau tries to free his leg and advance position but Foreplay is retaining full guard.
LeBeau wanted to stand there but Foreplay had control of the position.
Foreplay trying to control the position.
LeBeau pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Foreplay is keeping the position for now.
Foreplay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from LeBeau.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
LeBeau shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Foreplay but Foreplay pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Foreplay misses with a low kick.
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.
Foreplay throws a head kick but LeBeau moves out of range.
LeBeau closes the distance and clinches.
Foreplay throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but LeBeau blocks it with crossed arms.
LeBeau looking to throw knees to the head but Foreplay is blocking nicely.
Foreplay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from LeBeau.
LeBeau prevents Foreplay from breaking the clinch.
LeBeau drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Foreplay gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Foreplay tries to break the clinch but LeBeau is controlling the position.
Foreplay has had enough of the clinch but LeBeau keeps him there for the moment.
LeBeau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
LeBeau fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Foreplay, pushing him back against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Foreplay tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Foreplay tries to break the clinch but LeBeau is controlling the position.
LeBeau works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
LeBeau wants to stand but Foreplay has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
LeBeau drops back, looking for a kneebar! Foreplay looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Foreplay looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Foreplay!
LeBeau can't do much from the bottom here.
LeBeau sneaks back into half guard.
LeBeau lands with a few short shots to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau is trying to get back to full guard.
LeBeau is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Foreplay's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Foreplay's back!
LeBeau missing with strikes.
LeBeau is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
LeBeau patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
LeBeau looks gassed!
Foreplay avoids the strikes from LeBeau.
Foreplay rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Remy LeBeau dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
LeBeau closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Foreplay to the mat! Foreplay manages to get full guard.
LeBeau postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
LeBeau trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LeBeau gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
LeBeau changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Foreplay tries to avoid it but LeBeau manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Foreplay to the ground. Foreplay escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
LeBeau 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.
LeBeau pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Foreplay is keeping the position for now.
LeBeau working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
LeBeau is breathing heavily.
Foreplay is looking to stand up but LeBeau isn't so interested in that idea.
LeBeau tries to free his leg and advance position but Foreplay is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreplay looking to hit a scissor sweep but LeBeau is one step ahead there.
Foreplay controls LeBeau momentarily but LeBeau frees himself.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
LeBeau has closed the distance and engaged Foreplay in a clinch.
LeBeau keeps control of Foreplay as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Foreplay trying to land knees to the body.
Foreplay tries to land knees in the clinch but LeBeau avoids the damage to the body.
LeBeau landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Foreplay is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Stalling in the clinch from LeBeau.
Foreplay wants to break free but LeBeau has control.
LeBeau can't get the takedown.
Foreplay is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Foreplay is trying to break free.
LeBeau goes for a takedown attempt but Foreplay pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Skip Foreplay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remy LeBeau.
LeBeau shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Foreplay as he jumps to the side.
LeBeau takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
LeBeau moves into the clinch.
Foreplay taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau prevents Foreplay from breaking the clinch.
LeBeau gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Foreplay regains guard.
LeBeau pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Foreplay is keeping the position for now.
LeBeau controlling from the top position.
LeBeau pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Foreplay is keeping the position for now.
Foreplay is trying to control the position but LeBeau postures up.
Foreplay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
LeBeau working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foreplay is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
LeBeau is pressing down on Foreplay's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
LeBeau doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
LeBeau looking to hit a scissor sweep but Foreplay is one step ahead there.
LeBeau is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Foreplay wants to pass the guard but LeBeau is keeping the position.
Foreplay has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
LeBeau wants to sweep but no luck.
LeBeau is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Remy LeBeau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Foreplay.
Remy LeBeau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LeBeau checks a low kick from Foreplay.
Foreplay throws a head kick but LeBeau moves out of range.
LeBeau on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Foreplay. Foreplay obviously looking to wear him down.
Foreplay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Foreplay throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent LeBeau stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
LeBeau avoids the body shot from Foreplay.
LeBeau 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.
Foreplay wants to sweep here but LeBeau controlling him for the moment.
LeBeau sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Foreplay's guard.
LeBeau passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBeau goes for an armbar but Foreplay turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Foreplay.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LeBeau is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
LeBeau working for a triangle but Foreplay defends it easily.
Foreplay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. LeBeau is keeping the position for now.
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.
LeBeau tries to strike from the bottom.
LeBeau tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Foreplay would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Foreplay passes easily into side control. Nice work.
LeBeau is trying to get back to half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Foreplay throws a head kick but LeBeau moves out of range.
Foreplay feints and then cracks LeBeau's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow LeBeau down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foreplay scores with a kick to the body.
Foreplay throws a leg kick but LeBeau sees it coming and moves out of range.
LeBeau fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Foreplay sprawls well initially but LeBeau persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
LeBeau is trying for a kimura here. Foreplay looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! LeBeau wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Remy LeBeau!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kova Luu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roland Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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260 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kova Luu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roland Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gracie but Gracie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Luu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Luu gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gracie trying to stand up but can't free himself from Luu's guard.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Luu keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Luu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Luu manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Luu's guard.
Gracie 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is pushing down on Luu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Luu is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie is keen to just control but Luu is a slippery customer.
Luu is trying to control but can't.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Luu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Luu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Luu moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
Gracie has clasped his hands together around Luu's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Luu can't do much from the bottom here.
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That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Luu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Luu tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Luu's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luu is trying to improve his position.
Luu wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Luu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Luu gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Luu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Luu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Luu keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Luu punching from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie won't allow Luu to sweep him here.
Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Luu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Luu in his guard.
Luu trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Gracie dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Luu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Luu lands in his opponent's guard.
Luu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Luu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Luu could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Luu defends easily.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Luu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie is looking to control Luu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Luu in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Luu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Luu gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Luu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gracie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luu gets control of Gracie's arms and successfully pulls guard. Luu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Luu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Luu scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Luu being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Luu keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Luu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Luu in his guard.
Luu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie has his foot on Luu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Luu works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Luu uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Luu advances to full mount.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kova Luu dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Luu tries to clinch up.
Gracie tries to clinch up
and Luu counters with a one-two to the body.
Luu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Luu looking to control.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Luu keeps moving.
Luu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie trying to control but Luu is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luu working a defensive guard here.
Gracie trying to control but Luu is working from the bottom.
Luu looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gracie puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Luu is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Luu, pushing him back against the ropes.
Luu prevents the takedown attempt.
Luu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Luu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gracie smiles and moves away.
Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Luu to the mat! Luu manages to get full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stops Luu from standing up.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Luu keeps moving.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Luu is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Luu has escaped and now he's on top!
Luu landing with the ground and pound.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Luu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Luu looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gracie stops Luu from getting back to his feet.
Luu trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Luu is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roland Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roland Gracie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Super Cow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James McFist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cow comes into the arena with Samurai tune blaring out of the sound system. Super Cow has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Super Cow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James McFist!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cow defending well as McFist loads up on a big left hand.
Good work by Cow as he checks the leg kick.
Cow is looking to clinch.
Cow scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McFist is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cow asserts his dominance and retains side control.
McFist tries to buck Cow off but Cow is having none of it.
The strikes coming from Cow are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McFist is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Cow has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Cow wants to lay and pray for a moment but McFist keeps working.
Cow tries for a kimura but McFist is defending well.
Cow tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cow has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cow prevents McFist from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFist taking a bit of punishment here - Cow scoring with strikes.
Cow working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cow working the ground and pound from side control.
McFist is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Cow has just dragged him back down to the mat.
McFist looks gassed!
Cow stands up and beckons McFist to his feet.
Cow moves in looking to clinch but McFist pushes him off.
Cow decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McFist is not content to let Cow control the position.
Cow is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cow seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. McFist is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Super Cow!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zander Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cage comes into the arena with Xander Intro blaring out of the sound system. Bravo has chosen timbuktu as his entrance music. Tony Bravo has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zander Cage!
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, Tony Bravo!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cage stuns Bravo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cage scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bravo in his tracks.
It looks like Tony Bravo has been cut.
A head kick misses from Cage.
Bravo walks into a left hand.
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!
Cage misses with the combination.
Cage lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bravo looks gassed!
Cage lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cage.
Zander Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cage works Bravo's body with a nice hook.
Cage paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That has opened up Tony Bravo's cut even more.
Cage comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cage throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Bravo colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Cage as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Bravo is left battered and dazed whilst Cage and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zander Cage!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lukie Lulangos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Fertit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fertit has chosen Deliverance as his entrance music. Lukie Lulangos has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lukie Lulangos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Fertit!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lulangos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lulangos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fertit drops his hands momentarily and Lulangos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lulangos stuffs the takedown attempt from Fertit. Fertit gets slowly back to his feet.
Fertit fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lulangos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fertit looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lulangos is fending him off so far but Fertit persists. Nope, Lulangos circles away and we're back to standing.
Lukie Lulangos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Fertit.
Fertit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lulangos scores with the left hand. Fertit knows he should have avoided that one.
Fertit is rocked!
Fertit shoots in looking for a takedown. Lulangos tries to sprawl out of it but Fertit keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Lulangos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fertit looks gassed!
Lulangos lands with a right and another and another! Fertit is in big trouble! Lulangos lands again and this time it's lights out for Fertit! A quality knockout there for Lulangos.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lukie Lulangos!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Osama Robins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wrabadub Indatub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robins comes to the ring accompanied by Strippekikk. Indatub has chosen Bach's Toccata in E minor as his entrance music. Wrabadub Indatub looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Osama Robins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wrabadub Indatub!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Indatub shoots in looking for a takedown. Robins tries to sprawl out of it but Indatub keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Robins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Indatub shoots in but Robins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Robins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Indatub, pushing him back against the ropes.
Indatub tries to pull guard but Robins won't allow it.
Osama Robins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wrabadub Indatub.
Robins tries to land knees in the clinch but Indatub avoids the damage to the body.
Indatub tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Robins just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Indatub misses with a knee to the head.
Robins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Indatub's defenses.
It looks like Wrabadub Indatub has been cut.
Robins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Robins missing with knees to the body.
Robins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That has opened up Wrabadub Indatub's cut even more.
Indatub looks gassed!
Robins with a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Robins.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robins connects with a knee to the head.
Indatub managing to block the knees to the body from Robins.
Robins lands with a light punch inside.
Knees to the body from Robins.
Indatub avoiding damage as Robins throws knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Robins.
Robins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The cut above Wrabadub Indatub's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A right handed body shot lands from Robins.
Robins scores a nice knee to the body.
Robins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Indatub's face.
Robins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Robins scores with a nice short uppercut.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Indatub has eaten all the pies!
Robins landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Indatub.
Robins lands an elbow that stopped Indatub in his tracks for a moment.
Wrabadub Indatub's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Robins misses with a knee to the head.
Robins missing with knees to the body.
Robins lands with a light punch inside.
Robins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Indatub tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Robins just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Indatub blocks the elbow strike.
Indatub takes an elbow to the forehead.
Indatub tries to pull guard but Robins won't allow it.
Robins tries to land knees in the clinch but Indatub avoids the damage to the body.
Indatub missing with knees to the body.
Robins misses with a knee strike.
Indatub jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Robins walks away with a smile on his face. Indatub gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Indatub scores a takedown into full mount!
Robins is looking to get to half guard.
Indatub can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Robins is looking to escape.
Robins tries to lock up and control but Indatub gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Indatub is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Robins has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Robins!
Indatub trying to keep a closed guard but Robins is proving a slippery customer.
Robins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Robins pushes down on Indatub's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Robins prevents Indatub from improving his position.
Indatub wants to control but Robins is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Robins seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Indatub looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Robins not doing much here.
Robins uses his free foot to push down on Indatub's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Indatub.
Indatub working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Robins controlling from the full mount.
Robins with good strikes from the mount here!
Robins controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Indatub gets back to half guard.
Robins trying to control the pace.
Robins wants to pass to mount but Indatub is defending the position.
Indatub wants to control but Robins is keeping busy.
Robins seems to be working for a kimura but Indatub defends the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Osama Robins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wrabadub Indatub's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Robins tries to clinch up but Indatub circles away and keeps his distance.
Robins fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Indatub sprawls well initially but Robins persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Robins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Robins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Indatub does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Robins performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Robins uses his free foot to push down on Indatub's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Indatub.
Robins swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Indatub is now in Robins's guard. A big mistake from Robins there, giving up the dominant position!
Robins keeping moving, preventing Indatub from controlling successfully.
Indatub is looking to advance position but Robins has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Indatub trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Indatub is in all sorts of trouble here.
Indatub is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Robins working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Robins lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Indatub hang on?
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Wrabadub Indatub's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Osama Robins!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Alcano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Guifre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alcano's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Three Stars & A Sun. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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22
163 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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20
160 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Alcano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marc Guifre!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guifre shoots in and drives through. Alcano sprawls well.
Guifre throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alcano's waist but Alcano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Guifre off to one side.
Alcano lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Guifre sprawling to the canvas. Alcano follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Guifre hang on?
It looks like Marc Guifre has been cut.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Alcano is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Guifre moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alcano stands up from Guifre's guard - Alcano perhaps looking for a knockout.
A slapping body kick lands there for Alcano.
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!
Alcano misses the shot to the body.
Guifre darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Guifre wants to pass to mount but Alcano is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guifre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alcano defends it well.
Guifre looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Guifre looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Guifre looks gassed!
Alcano is trying to stand up here but Guifre is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Guifre is trying to work for a kimura but Alcano is defending well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Alcano misses with a wild body shot.
Alcano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Guifre shoots for a takedown but Alcano saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jose Alcano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Guifre.
Alcano doesn't manage to clinch there - Guifre circles away.
Alcano fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcano misses with a two punch combination.
Alcano lands a nice shot to the body.
Alcano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alcano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jose Alcano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alcano doesn't manage to clinch there - Guifre circles away.
Guifre closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Alcano won't allow Guifre to pass to mount.
Guifre is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Guifre is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Alcano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guifre is looking for a kimura but Alcano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Guifre to get the leverage.
Alcano won't allow Guifre to pass to mount.
Alcano wants to control but Guifre is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Guifre trying to pass the guard but Alcano defending well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Alcano throws a body punch but Guifre moves out of range.
Guifre closes the distance and clinches up with Alcano, looking for a takedown. Guifre pushes Alcano against the ropes but Alcano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Guifre looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Alcano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marc Guifre's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alcano. That's going to slow Guifre down.
Guifre gets a takedown into half guard.
Guifre wants to free his trapped foot but Alcano is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Guifre is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Guifre forces his way into half guard.
Guifre looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Guifre is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcano is trying to stand back up but Guifre is controlling him
Guifre is working for a kimura here but Alcano manages to reverse the position and he's now in Guifre's guard.
Guifre working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Alcano has passed into half guard!
Guifre tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Alcano has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alcano prevents Guifre from getting the reversal.
Alcano postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Guifre looks a forlorn figure.
Guifre is desperately trying to improve his position but Alcano has a good base and remains in mount.
Alcano wants to get back to his feet but Guifre is holding on tight.
Guifre is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guifre is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alcano stands up from mount. Strange move.
A big left from Alcano misses.
Jose Alcano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alcano throws a push kick but Guifre slaps the foot to one side.
Alcano looks to land a right hand but Guifre moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A jab from Alcano misses.
Alcano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Guifre changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alcano looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Guifre goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Alcano has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Guifre but great work by Alcano.
Alcano decides to stand back up. Alcano steps back and let's Guifre get back to his feet.
Guifre shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Guifre showed some decent athleticism there.
Guifre wants to work for an arm triangle but Alcano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Guifre has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marc Guifre will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Marc Guifre's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Guifre circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alcano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jose Alcano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alcano.
Alcano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Guifre moves out of range of the body kick from Alcano.
Alcano gets caught flat footed, as Guifre shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guifre stops Alcano from standing up.
Guifre wants to pass the guard but Alcano is keeping the position.
Guifre has gone for a leg lock! Alcano slips out almost immediately though and dives into Guifre's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcano tries to stand but Guifre is controlling from the bottom.
Alcano trying to control but Guifre is working from the bottom.
Guifre pushes a forearm under Alcano's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Alcano is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marc Guifre!
Marc Guifre is the new lightweight champion!
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