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Holy Grail 25 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bert Ernieson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ernieson's choice of entrance music: Its Raining Men. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kyle Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bert Ernieson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ernieson lands a jab to Taylor's midsection.
Ernieson lands with a shot to the body.
Bert Ernieson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ernieson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Taylor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ernieson lands with an uppercut that bounces Taylor off the cage and back into rage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ernieson closes the distance and clinches.
Ernieson manages to break the clinch.
Taylor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ernieson. Ernieson obviously looking to wear him down.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Taylor takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ernieson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taylor, pushing him back against the cage.
Ernieson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taylors head.
Ernieson tries a knee to the head but Taylor blocks it.
Ernieson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ernieson manages to break the clinch.
Ernieson lands a lovely overhand right.
Ernieson connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Taylor to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Ernieson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bert Ernieson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between joel edmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orvar Nordblom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Brawler
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, joel edmond!
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, Orvar Nordblom!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
edmond scores with a three punch combo!
edmond wants to clinch up but Nordblom keeps it at a distance.
edmond is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
edmond clinches with his opponent.
Nordblom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nordblom fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with edmond, pushing him back against the cage.
Nordblom lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like joel edmond has been cut.
edmond tries a knee to the head but Nordblom blocks it.
Nordblom breaks the clinch.
Nordblom misses with a two punch combination.
edmond is looking to land body kicks.
edmond misses with a double jab
and Nordblom counters by clinching up.
Nordblom wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
edmond looking for a takedown.
Nordblom on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Come on Nordblom - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
edmond is trying to break free.
edmond tries to land a knee to the head but Nordblom blocks with his arms.
edmond tries to land knees in the clinch but Nordblom avoids the damage to the body.
edmond tries a knee to the head but Nordblom blocks it.
edmond is breathing heavily.
Nordblom connects with a nasty looking knee right to edmond's face.
edmond misses with a knee to the head.
Nordblom lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nordblom lands an elbow just above edmond 's eye.
Knees to the body from Nordblom.
Nordblom with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordblom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick lands from Nordblom that sends edmond to the canvas. edmond tries to scramble back to his feet but Nordblom brings him back down into side control.
joel edmond's cut is getting worse.
Nordblom tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nordblom has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nordblom decides to stand up, so the ref orders edmond to his feet.
edmond takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordblom throws a sloppy head kick and edmond moves out of range easily.
Nordblom throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
joel edmond's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nordblom closes the distance and pushes edmond back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordblom lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nordblom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
edmond tries to clinch up
and Nordblom counters by clinching up.
Nordblom lands a knee to the head.
Nordblom lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jeez, joel edmond's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
edmond tries to land a knee to the head but Nordblom blocks with his arms.
Nordblom unloads a knee to the mid-section. edmond lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nordblom effectively controlling the action here.
Nordblom landing knees to the body.
edmond misses with an elbow over the top.
Nordblom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
edmond takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nordblom fails with an attempt to clinch.
edmond gets cracked there but stands up to it.
edmond tries to clinch there but Nordblom circles away.
Nordblom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
edmond misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nordblom throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordblom is looking to clinch.
Nordblom swats away the attempt to clinch by edmond.
edmond closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nordblom counters with a big head kick but edmond shrugs it off.
edmond keeps the fight on the outside.
edmond shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nordblom moves into full guard.
edmond gets to his feet. Nordblom looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordblom darts in and clinches edmond up against the cage.
edmond tries to land a knee to the head but Nordblom blocks with his arms.
Nordblom crunches a lovely knee into edmond's ribcage.
edmond tries a knee to the head but Nordblom blocks it.
Nordblom connects with a nasty looking knee right to edmond's face.
Nordblom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nordblom closes the distance and pushes edmond back into the cage.
Nordblom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nordblom closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nordblom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
edmond wants to clinch but Nordblom slips to the side
and Nordblom holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
edmond with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nordblom stalling the fight.
edmond with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nordblom is stalling here.
Nordblom with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orvar Nordblom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on joel edmond's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
edmond doesn't manage to clinch there - Nordblom circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Nordblom. That snapped edmond's head back.
edmond moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nordblom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nordblom throws a head kick that edmond semi-blocks.
joel edmond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nordblom tries to clinch up but edmond circles away and keeps his distance.
Nordblom misses with a low kick.
Nordblom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - edmond looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
edmond throws a combination that misses
and Nordblom counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nordblom stalling in the clinch but edmond improves position.
edmond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nordblom breaks from the clinch.
edmond avoids the head kick by Nordblom.
edmond circles away from the clinch attempt
and edmond counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
edmond rushes Nordblom and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordblom tries to stall but edmond uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nordblom connects with a knee to the head.
edmond throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nordblom with an attempt at a knee that misses.
edmond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nordblom has him pressed against the cage.
edmond tries to land a knee to the head but Nordblom blocks with his arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by edmond.
edmond missing with knees to the body.
Nordblom throws a knee to the head but misses.
edmond breaks from the clinch.
edmond throws a front kick aimed at Nordblom's knee but Nordblom avoids it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from edmond.
Nordblom fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with edmond, pushing him back against the cage.
Nordblom blocks an elbow strike.
edmond misses with a knee to the head.
edmond takes an elbow to the temple.
edmond takes a knee right on the jaw!
edmond tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
edmond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nordblom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nordblom scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nordblom lands a head kick. edmond smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Orvar Nordblom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
edmond will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Orvar Nordblom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
edmond attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nordblom throws a quick head kick that skims the top of edmond's head.
edmond keeps the fight on the outside.
edmond tries to clinch up but Nordblom circles away and keeps his distance.
Nordblom has closed the distance and engaged edmond in a clinch.
edmond throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nordblom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nordblom clinches but edmond breaks the clinch
and edmond counters with a nice kick to the body.
edmond walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nordblom checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nordblom gets a clinch.
Nordblom unloads a knee to the mid-section. edmond lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nordblom breaks from the clinch.
A lazy body kick from edmond
and Nordblom counters with a one-two to the body.
edmond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good leg kick by Nordblom there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
edmond clinches with his opponent.
edmond with an attempt at a knee that misses.
edmond takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nordblom looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nordblom has had enough of the clinch but edmond keeps him there for the moment.
Nordblom lands an elbow just above edmond 's eye.
edmond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
edmond misses with a knee to the head.
edmond throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nordblom blocks it with crossed arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, edmond just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nordblom's brow.
Nordblom lands an elbow inside that edmond shrugs off.
Nordblom connects with a knee to the head.
edmond tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nordblom breaks from the clinch.
Nordblom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
edmond throws a right and a left that Nordblom avoids nicely.
Nordblom goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
joel edmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nordblom throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nordblom lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nordblom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
edmond tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nordblom counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordblom lands a head kick!
Nordblom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but edmond was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordblom.
Nordblom fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with edmond, pushing him back against the cage.
Nordblom is trying to maintain a safe position but edmond gets an underhook and turns Nordblom into the cage.
Nordblom tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nordblom.
edmond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
edmond tries to clinch
and Nordblom counters with a lovely shot to the body.
edmond with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nordblom gets a clinch.
edmond throws a knee to the head but misses.
edmond tries a knee to the head but Nordblom blocks it.
Nordblom blocks an uppercut.
Nordblom breaks the clinch.
Nordblom wants to clinch.
Nordblom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but edmond paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orvar Nordblom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on joel edmond's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
edmond wants to clinch up but Nordblom keeps it at a distance.
edmond takes the fight into the clinch.
edmond tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nordblom manages to break the clinch.
Nordblom misses with a head kick.
edmond darts in trying to clinch
and edmond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nordblom throws a head kick but edmond moves out of range.
edmond wants to clinch but Nordblom slips to the side
and Nordblom counters with a leg kick.
Nordblom lands a nice leg kick that just misses edmond's sensitive parts.
edmond tries to keep at a distance but Nordblom has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nordblom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nordblom dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on edmond. That did some damage!
Nordblom gets a clinch.
Nordblom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A lazy body kick from edmond
and Nordblom counters with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
edmond swats away the attempt to clinch by Nordblom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
edmond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
edmond shoots and misses
and Nordblom counters with a nice leg kick.
Nordblom closes the distance and pushes edmond back into the cage.
Nordblom unloads a knee to the mid-section. edmond lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
edmond avoiding damage as Nordblom throws knees to the body.
edmond with a knee to the head.
Nordblom blocks an elbow strike.
Nordblom connects with a knee to the head.
Nordblom is trying to maintain a safe position but edmond gets an underhook and turns Nordblom into the cage.
Nordblom lands an elbow inside that edmond shrugs off.
edmond misses with a knee strike.
Nordblom looking to stall.
Nordblom landing knees to the head.
Nordblom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
edmond avoids the head kick by Nordblom.
edmond rushes Nordblom and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nordblom breaks the clinch.
edmond closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nordblom circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - edmond looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordblom misses with a wild combination.
A decent looking body kick lands there for edmond.
Nordblom works over edmond's head and body with a nice combination.
edmond closes the distance and clinches.
A knee to the head by edmond.
Nordblom is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but edmond is keeping busy.
edmond with a knee to the head.
edmond throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nordblom blocks it with crossed arms.
edmond looking to throw knees to the head but Nordblom is blocking nicely.
edmond misses with a knee strike.
Nordblom lands a knee to the head.
Nordblom looking to slow down the pace here.
Nordblom dodges an elbow strike from edmond.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nordblom missing with knees to the body.
edmond gets through Nordblom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nordblom unloads a knee to the mid-section. edmond lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
edmond has had enough of the clinch but Nordblom keeps him there for the moment.
edmond takes an elbow to the temple.
edmond with an attempt at a knee that misses.
edmond with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
edmond using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nordblom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nordblom with a knee to the head.
Nordblom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nordblom throws a head kick but edmond moves out of range.
edmond tries to clinch but Nordblom moves away
and Nordblom counters with a right hand to the body.
edmond lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nordblom circles away quickly and effectively.
edmond looking to land some kicks to the body here.
edmond tries to clinch
and Nordblom counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
edmond wants to clinch but Nordblom slips to the side
and Nordblom counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nordblom tries to keep at a distance but edmond has taken the fight into the clinch.
edmond lands a damaging elbow.
edmond is trying to break the clinch but Nordblom has him pressed against the cage.
Nordblom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordblom looking to throw knees to the head but edmond is blocking nicely.
Nordblom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but edmond has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
edmond lands a nice knee to the body.
edmond throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nordblom with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nordblom avoids the elbow strike from edmond, against the cage.
Nordblom blocks an elbow strike.
Nordblom landing knees to the head.
Nordblom breaks the clinch.
Nordblom tries to keep at a distance but edmond has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nordblom takes an elbow to the forehead.
edmond misses with a knee to the head.
edmond tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
edmond is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
edmond using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nordblom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nordblom displaying some good clinch control by pressing edmond up against the cage.
Nordblom taking a breather.
edmond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nordblom has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Nordblom.
edmond tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nordblom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
edmond darts in trying to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orvar Nordblom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nordblom winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orvar Nordblom!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Master The Real Deal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jairo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jairo Souza struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Master The Real Deal!
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, Jairo Souza!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza tries to clinch up.
The Real Deal throws a series of punches but Souza moves out of range.
The Real Deal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Souza throws a looping overhand right but The Real Deal ducks down to avoid it.
Souza falls off balance throwing a combination
and The Real Deal counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The Real Deal passes into half guard.
Souza trying to control but The Real Deal postures up.
Souza gets full guard.
The Real Deal stands up from Souza's guard - The Real Deal perhaps looking for a knockout.
The Real Deal tries to clinch there but Souza circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Real Deal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Souza tries to avoid it but The Real Deal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Souza to the ground. Souza escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Real Deal is looking to clinch.
The Real Deal tries to clinch but Souza moves away
and Souza counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The Real Deal is breathing heavily.
Souza gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Souza looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Real Deal is one step ahead there.
The Real Deal is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Souza has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. The Real Deal is looking to defend but Souza has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for The Real Deal! Souza pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, The Real Deal taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jairo Souza!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richard Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and rasan gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richard Harvey!
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, rasan gracie!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Harvey wants to clinch up but gracie keeps it at a distance.
Harvey clinches with his opponent.
gracie has had enough of the clinch but Harvey keeps him there for the moment.
Harvey scores with a knee to the head.
Harvey lands a nice knee to the body.
Harvey with an attempt at a knee that misses.
gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Harvey pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Harvey throws a knee to the head but misses.
gracie has picked Harvey up - he's going for a ride! gracie dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Harvey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Harvey had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. gracie is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Harvey Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take gracie's back instead.
gracie trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
gracie wants to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
gracie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Harvey's guard. Nice work there by gracie.
gracie passes Harvey's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
gracie trying to mount his opponent but Harvey defends it.
Harvey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. gracie is working away from the top position though.
Harvey looking for submissions off his back.
Harvey wants to improve his position but gracie is controlling well.
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.
gracie passes to side control.
Harvey takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harvey is looking for a sweep.
gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
gracie looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
gracie lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Harvey is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Harvey moves into full guard.
Harvey working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because gracie has passed into half guard!
gracie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Harvey sees it coming and defends easily.
Harvey trying to control here.
Harvey looking for submissions off his back.
Harvey preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but rasan gracie will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Harvey tries to clinch but gracie moves out of range.
gracie 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.
Harvey looking for a guillotine here but gracie defends easily.
gracie has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Harvey is proving hard to escape from.
gracie is breathing heavily.
gracie wants to control from the top but Harvey keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harvey is keeping the position for now.
Harvey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harvey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from gracie.
gracie gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Harvey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harvey passes gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Harvey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
gracie tries to roll over but Harvey keeps him under control.
gracie won't allow Harvey to pass to mount.
Harvey performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Harvey seems to be looking for submissions.
gracie is in trouble now - Harvey has advanced to mount!
Harvey trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
Harvey moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, gracie has worked his arm free - good work by gracie!
You can see the frustration on gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harvey is staying tight to gracie's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Richard Harvey will probably get the nod.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Harvey is looking to clinch.
gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
gracie shoots in for a takedown but Harvey shows good takedown defense.
Harvey is looking to clinch.
Harvey with a lazy takedown attempt
and gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Harvey fights it but they end up in guard.
Harvey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
gracie is looking to stand up but Harvey won't let him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
gracie throwing strikes from guard but Harvey blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey looking for a sweep. Not yet Harvey, not yet.
rasan gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harvey trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Harvey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Harvey looking for a guillotine here but gracie defends easily.
gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
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.
Harvey is trying to keep gracie in close.
gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harvey working for submissions but it's allowed gracie to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey is pressing down on gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Harvey has wrist control.
gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
gracie trying to control but Harvey is working from the bottom.
Harvey had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. gracie is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Harvey Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take gracie's back instead.
gracie breaks Harvey's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
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.
gracie trying to control but Harvey is working from the bottom.
gracie throws and elbow that misses. Harvey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in gracie's guard. Nice move by Harvey!
gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Harvey passes into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
rasan 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... rasan gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frenchie Le French (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toby Chapelle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toby Chapelle is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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175 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frenchie Le French!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Toby Chapelle!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le French misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chapelle looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Le French!
Le French wants to hold on but Chapelle pushes him away.
Chapelle wants to control the pace but Le French is squirming around nicely.
Chapelle avoids the attempt from Le French to control.
Chapelle lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Chapelle working the ground and pound effectively.
Chapelle looking to secure an arm triangle but Le French defends it well.
Chapelle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chapelle with shots to the head and body - Le French looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le French wants to hold on but Chapelle pushes him away.
Le French is desperately trying to improve his position but Chapelle has a good base and remains in mount.
Chapelle is landing with some decent strikes but Le French is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Chapelle landing strikes, looking to finish!
The referee warns Le French that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Chapelle putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Le French is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Chapelle lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
BOOM! Chapelle connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le French is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapelle landing strikes, looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chapelle is going olschool here, as he tries to force Le French to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Le French shrugs it off.
Le French tries to buck Chapelle off but he can't manage it.
Le French tries to hold on but Chapelle postures up.
Le French knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chapelle on the ground.
Chapelle goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Le French is on top in guard.
Chapelle throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Le French trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chapelle can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapelle pushes Le French off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Le French stuffs the takedown.
Chapelle walks into a straight right hand from Le French.
Chapelle stuffs the takedown.
Chapelle has closed the distance and engaged Le French in a clinch.
Chapelle throws a punch but it's blocked by Le French.
Chapelle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chapelle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Le French avoids the head kick by Chapelle.
Le French connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chapelle. Chapelle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Le French throws a hook to the side of Chapelle's head but Chapelle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Le French misses with a series of wild punches.
Le French gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chapelle counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Le French!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frenchie Le French. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Le French is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le French is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chapelle working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chapelle pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Le French tries to hold on but Chapelle pushes him away.
Le French tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chapelle pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Chapelle scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chapelle is landing with some decent strikes but Le French is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Chapelle lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Chapelle dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A decent looking cross lands there for Le French.
Le French swings for the body but Chapelle moves out of range.
Le French throws a jab when Chapelle was well out of range.
Le French moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chapelle slips a straight right by Le French.
Chapelle moves in looking to clinch but Le French pushes him off.
Le French looks to land a combination but Chapelle avoids it well.
Chapelle throws a head kick but Le French moves out of range.
Chapelle tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le French ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chapelle moves away.
Le French misses with a double jab
and Chapelle counters with a head kick that drops Le French - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
Le French is rocked!
Chapelle decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Chapelle avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapelle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Le French pinned against the cage. Le French gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Le French has his takedown stuffed
and Chapelle decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Le French's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chapelle is standing up over Le French. Le French looks to escape but Chapelle dives into side control.
Le French is trying to get back to his feet.
Chapelle stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Chapelle tries to clinch up but Le French circles away and keeps his distance.
Le French has his takedown stuffed
and Chapelle counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapelle misses with a takedown attempt - Le French sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Frenchie Le French seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Le French dodges the punch combination from Chapelle.
Chapelle takes the fight into the clinch.
Chapelle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Le French gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Frenchie Le French has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toby Chapelle.
Chapelle gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chapelle is stalling here.
Chapelle breaks the clinch.
Le French misses with a jab, cross combination.
Le French scores with a sloppy right hand. Chapelle should have avoided that one.
Le French tries to clinch
and Chapelle counters by moving into the clinch.
Chapelle lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapelle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Le French lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chapelle shoots for a double leg takedown but Le French sprawls well. He's pushed Chapelle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Le French misses with a hook. Chapelle ducked under it nicely.
Le French goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Le French looks to land a combination. Chapelle sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Chapelle shoots for a double leg takedown but Le French sprawls well. He's pushed Chapelle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chapelle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Le French misses with a combination
and Chapelle counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chapelle.
Chapelle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Le French throws a hook but Chapelle blocks it.
Le French misses with a few strikes there.
Le French misses with a series of wild punches.
Le French keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le French lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chapelle circles away quickly and effectively.
Chapelle fails with the takedown.
A combination from Chapelle does no damage.
Frenchie Le French is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Le French cracks Chapelle with a good jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chapelle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Le French comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Le French scores with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chapelle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Le French lands with an uppercut that bounces Chapelle off the cage and back into rage.
Chapelle has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Chapelle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Chapelle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Le French misses.
Le French jabs at Chapelle's body.
A left lands for Le French.
Le French stuffs the takedown.
A combination from Le French does no damage.
Le French has managed to clinch.
Chapelle tries for a takedown but Le French manages to get underhooks.
Chapelle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Le French backwards.
Chapelle trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapelle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Le French misses with a double jab.
Le French tries to clinch there but Chapelle circles away.
Le French fails to land with a series of punches.
Chapelle doesn't manage to clinch there - Le French circles away.
Chapelle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapelle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Le French as he jumps to the side.
Frenchie Le French has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toby Chapelle.
Chapelle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Le French circles away.
Le French lands a two punch combo.
Le French shoots for a takedown but Chapelle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Le French catches Chapelle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chapelle fails with the takedown.
Le French tests Chapelle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Le French misses with a double jab
and Chapelle counters by clinching up.
Chapelle wants a takedown but no success here.
Le French is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chapelle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chapelle is trying to break the clinch but Le French has him pressed against the cage.
Chapelle throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le French is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Le French is trying to break the clinch but Chapelle has him pressed against the cage.
Chapelle prevents the takedown attempt.
Chapelle manages to break the clinch.
A shot to de liver by Le French. Beautiful body shot.
Chapelle thows a body shot but no joy.
Le French thuds a left hand into Chapelle's body.
Chapelle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Le French misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Le French jabs at Chapelle's body.
Le French fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Horrible takedown by Chapelle or perhaps it was just good defense by Le French which made him look bad.
Le French connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chapelle. Chapelle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Le French.
Chapelle fails with the takedown.
Chapelle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Le French.
A combination from Le French does no damage.
Le French throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chapelle.
Chapelle looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Le French!
Chapelle tries to control but Le French wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapelle connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Chapelle thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Le French tries to reverse the position but Chapelle maintains control.
A nice elbow there by Chapelle.
Toby Chapelle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Le French trying desperately to get to his feet.
Chapelle wants to control the pace but Le French is squirming around nicely.
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 Frenchie Le French.
I think Chapelle 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toby Chapelle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mangaba BH (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Barreto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mangaba BH has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mangaba BH!
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, Lucas Barreto!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BH fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
BH shoots in but no luck this time.
BH looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barreto is fending him off so far but BH persists. Nope, Barreto circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mangaba BH. That's going to take a lot out of him.
BH gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Barreto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barreto slips nicely into half guard.
BH looking for submissions off his back.
BH is looking to get back to full guard here but Barreto has managed to pass to side control instead.
Barreto lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BH in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BH is in all sorts of trouble here.
BH is squirming around, avoiding Barreto's attempts to control the action.
BH tries to reverse the position but Barreto maintains control.
BH is working hard here to advance position.
BH is breathing heavily.
Barreto working BH over with strikes here.
BH is looking to get to half guard.
Barreto looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BH is in all sorts of trouble here.
Barreto wants to control but instead BH manages to regain half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
BH wants to get back to full guard.
Barreto scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
BH is pressing down on Barreto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barreto distracts BH with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barreto passes BH's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Barreto connects with a nice short shot to BH's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BH wants to get back to full guard but Barreto has passed into side control.
BH tries to reverse the position but Barreto maintains control.
Barreto lands a big elbow.
Barreto connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Barreto trying to control but BH is having none of it.
BH tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barreto fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
BH can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barreto scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish BH?
Barreto is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. BH can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Barreto is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. BH can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Barreto is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But BH has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from BH!
Barreto 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.
Lucas Barreto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
BH shoots in and bounces Barreto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
BH will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
BH pushing down on Barreto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barreto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barreto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
BH trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
BH pushing down on Barreto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barreto misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BH is working for a kimura but Barreto is defending it quite comfortably.
BH moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barreto tries to buck BH off but BH is having none of it.
Barreto regains half guard.
BH is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
BH jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Barreto is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Barreto and BH has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
BH tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barreto wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
BH tries for a kimura but Barreto is defending well.
BH tries to move to mount but Barreto blocks the move with his legs.
Barreto is not content to let BH control the position.
BH is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barreto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barreto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on BH's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
BH moves nicely into side control.
BH has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Barreto!
BH is going olschool here, as he tries to force Barreto to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Barreto shrugs it off.
Barreto is trying to escape the mount.
BH looking to secure an arm triangle but Barreto defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BH trying to control but he's not successful this time.
BH is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Barreto has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Barreto!
Barreto tries to free his leg and advance position but BH is retaining full guard.
BH looking for a guillotine here but Barreto defends easily.
BH throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mangaba BH dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Barreto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and BH counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Barreto!
Barreto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
BH wants to finish this one by submission but Barreto is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from BH.
BH is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Barreto is surviving well by controlling BH's body position as best he can.
BH is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Barreto is surviving well by controlling BH's body position as best he can.
BH fails to take his opponent's back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BH wants to stand but Barreto is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
BH moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Barreto has worked his arm free - good work by Barreto!
Barreto gets back to half guard.
BH is looking to advance position but Barreto won't allow it.
BH is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
BH is looking for a kimura but Barreto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for BH to get the leverage.
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.
Barreto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barreto has an active guard here but BH has managed to pass into half guard.
BH is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barreto is just riding it out for now. BH eventually gives up the hold.
BH trying to pass the guard but Barreto defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BH trying to control from half guard but Barreto is working away.
BH wants to work for an arm triangle but Barreto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barreto regains full guard. Nicely done.
BH 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.
BH stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barreto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barreto keeping moving, preventing BH from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
BH gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barreto counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in BH's guard now.
Barreto passes easily into side control. Nice work.
BH tries to buck Barreto off but Barreto is having none of it.
Barreto trying to control the action but BH is working from the bottom.
BH is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
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 Mangaba BH.
I think BH 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mangaba BH!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jorje Slayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Meza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slayer's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Otep - Battle Ready. Meza has chosen Lingua de tamandua as his entrance music. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorje Slayer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ed Meza!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Slayer as he jumps to the side.
Slayer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Meza is pushing Slayer's head away, looking to escape. Slayer manages to hold on to the position though.
Slayer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Check out the look on Slayer's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Meza is trying to improve his position.
Slayer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Meza has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Slayer but great work by Meza.
Meza wants to stand but Slayer has his arm trapped.
Slayer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Meza wants to control but Slayer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayer thows a huge punch but Meza dodges it nicely.
Slayer is looking to advance position but Meza won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meza keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Slayer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Slayer prevents Meza from standing back up.
Meza has one foot on Slayer's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Slayer scores with a takedown into Meza's guard.
Slayer looking to pass the guard.
Meza looking for a sweep. Not yet Meza, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meza can't keep his opponent in guard - Slayer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Slayer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Slayer trying to pass the guard but Meza defending well.
Slayer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Meza doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Slayer.
Slayer is breathing heavily.
Meza tries to get to full guard but Slayer has control of the leg.
Meza looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meza gets full guard.
Meza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slayer drops back looking for a leg! Meza is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Meza manages to kick Slayer off! Slayer jumps back into Meza's guard.
Meza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slayer.
Slayer drops back looking for a leg! Meza is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Meza manages to kick Slayer off! Slayer jumps back into Meza's guard.
Slayer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Slayer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Slayer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Slayer 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.
Slayer 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Meza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Meza fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorje Slayer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Meza fails with the takedown
and Slayer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Slayer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Meza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Meza moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Slayer wants to pass the guard but Meza is keeping the position.
Slayer pushing down on Meza's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Slayer 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.
Slayer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meza actively working from the bottom here.
Meza is breathing heavily.
Slayer thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Meza to regain full guard.
Slayer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Slayer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Slayer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Meza is pushing Slayer's head away, looking to escape. Slayer manages to hold on to the position though.
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.
Meza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Slayer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Meza has escaped the position, nice work there.
Meza manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Meza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slayer is looking for a kimura but Meza is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Slayer to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meza is defending against the submission attempts here by Slayer.
Slayer wants to pass to mount but Meza is defending the position.
Slayer wants to work for an arm triangle but Meza is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jorje Slayer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Meza looking for submissions off his back.
Slayer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Meza's head.
Slayer is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Meza has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slayer drops an elbow to the side of Meza's head.
Slayer is working for a submission of some sort.
Meza is trying to stand back up but Slayer is controlling him
Meza is trying to get back to full guard.
Slayer is nestled in close to Meza, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Slayer seems to be working for a kimura but Meza defends the submission attempt.
Meza gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorje Slayer dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Slayer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Slayer showed some decent athleticism there.
Slayer seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Meza is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jorje Slayer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Cosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grizzly Gulag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cosby kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cosby Show. Gulag has chosen без души as his entrance music. 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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3 - 0 - 0 |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bill Cosby!
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, Grizzly Gulag!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cosby wants to clinch up but Gulag keeps it at a distance.
Cosby changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gulag tries to avoid it but Cosby manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gulag to the ground. Gulag escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gulag fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cosby.
Cosby misses with a takedown attempt - Gulag sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gulag lands with a right hand.
Gulag throws a head kick but Cosby moves out of range.
Gulag lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cosby shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gulag as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Cosby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cosby fails to land the takedown.
Cosby takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cosby is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gulag.
Gulag lands a nice looking body kick.
Gulag misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gulag with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gulag.
It looks like Bill Cosby has been cut.
Gulag throws a head kick that Cosby semi-blocks.
Gulag throws a leg kick which misses Cosby's front leg but catches the back leg as Cosby tries to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gulag - that will leave a mark!
Cosby tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gulag lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gulag lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gulag throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grizzly Gulag is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gulag tries a head kick but it misses.
Cosby takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gulag tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gulag sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Cosby to the ground! Gulag dives into full mount looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gulag controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Gulag has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cosby is looking to improve his position but Gulag isn't that keen on the idea.
Cosby throwing hammer fists to the chest of Gulag. What's that going to do exactly?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosby keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cosby trying desperately to get to his feet.
Gulag really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cosby. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cosby tries to lock up and control but Gulag gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gulag takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cosby is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gulag controlling his opponent.
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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Grizzly Gulag just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gulag lands a high kick!
Cosby throws a right hand that Gulag ducks under and follows up with a left that Gulag also avoids with ease.
Cosby shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cosby showed some decent athleticism there.
Cosby thows a huge punch but Gulag dodges it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cosby seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gulag does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gulag controlling the position for now.
Cosby is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gulag sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grizzly Gulag dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bill Cosby's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gulag throws a head kick that misses.
Cosby moves out of range of the body kick from Gulag.
Cosby misses with a wild combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cosby tries to clinch there but Gulag circles away.
Cosby throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bill Cosby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cosby fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cosby slips under a jab.
Cosby shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gulag but Gulag pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cosby tries for a takedown but Gulag sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Cosby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cosby takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gulag throws a head kick that misses.
Cosby is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gulag.
Gulag lands a high kick!
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!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cosby crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gulag - the referee stops the clock and Cosby gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gulag. Cosby manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gulag throws a head kick that Cosby semi-blocks.
Gulag throws a front kick that sends Cosby stumbling back into the cage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gulag.
Gulag scores with a kick to the body.
Gulag lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gulag.
Bill Cosby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gulag connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Cosby to the floor! Gulag dives in looking for the finish!
Cosby is rocked!
Gulag looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Oh Cosby is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cosby seems to have got his legs back now.
Cosby wants to control but Gulag is keeping busy.
Gulag is controlling the pace.
Cosby is looking for a sweep. Gulag is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gulag is controlling the pace.
Cosby wants to get back to full guard.
Cosby tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gulag is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gulag has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cosby is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Gulag pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gulag stalling.
Cosby tries to roll over but Gulag keeps him under control.
Cosby looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cosby misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gulag scores with a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Gulag.
Gulag scores with a leg kick.
Gulag fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cosby.
Gulag is looking to slow Cosby down with leg kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gulag.
Cosby takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cosby takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gulag misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gulag lands with a slapping head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gulag.
Cosby will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gulag connects with the punch.
Cosby shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head kick lands from Gulag that sends Cosby to the canvas. Cosby tries to scramble back to his feet but Gulag brings him back down into side control.
Cosby seems a little lost for a moment, as Gulag dominates the positioning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gulag stands up and beckons Cosby to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grizzly Gulag showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bill Cosby's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Gulag thumps Cosby with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Gulag.
Cosby throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gulag's waist but Gulag gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cosby off to one side.
Gulag cracks the inside of Cosby's front leg.
Gulag sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Cosby to the ground! Gulag dives into full mount looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gulag sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gulag avoids the attempt from Cosby to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosby is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cosby tries to hold on but Gulag pushes him away.
Cosby throwing hammer fists to the chest of Gulag. What's that going to do exactly?
Gulag sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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.
Cosby throwing hammer fists to the chest of Gulag. What's that going to do exactly?
Cosby working to try and regain half guard.
Gulag wants to control the pace but Cosby is squirming around nicely.
Cosby is looking to improve his position but Gulag isn't that keen on the idea.
Bill Cosby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gulag looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cosby is looking to improve his position but Gulag isn't that keen on the idea.
Gulag controlling the position easily from mount.
Cosby is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gulag tries to control but Cosby wriggling away.
Cosby is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cosby flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Grizzly Gulag is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cosby slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gulag takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grizzly Gulag comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gulag has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 25:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grizzly Gulag!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Aniouz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franklin's entrance music is Mudvayne - Not Falling. A fine choice. Sergio Aniouz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with George Franklin's chin.
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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, George Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergio Aniouz!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Franklin as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Sergio Aniouz has been cut.
Sergio Aniouz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aniouz gets caught flat footed, as Franklin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Franklin wants to pass the guard but Aniouz is keeping the position.
Aniouz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aniouz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin wants to pass the guard but Aniouz is keeping the position.
Aniouz keeping moving, preventing Franklin from controlling successfully.
Franklin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Franklin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aniouz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Franklin.
Franklin looking to pass the guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Franklin lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franklin lands a two punch combo.
Aniouz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Franklin circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Aniouz blocks the low kick.
Aniouz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Franklin counters with a takedown into side control.
Franklin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Franklin is breathing heavily.
Aniouz is looking for a sweep.
Franklin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Aniouz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Franklin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aniouz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Aniouz is trying to improve his position.
Aniouz stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Aniouz regains half guard.
Aniouz is pressing down on Franklin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aniouz has his feet on Franklin's thighs here. He's pushed Franklin off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Franklin screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergio Aniouz!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Prince Vasquel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colin Ferraro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vasquel might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Halo-Street Fighter. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Prince Vasquel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Colin Ferraro!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasquel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ferraro stuffs the takedown attempt from Vasquel. Vasquel gets slowly back to his feet.
Ferraro throws a lazy right hand but Vasquel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ferraro tries to keep at a distance but Vasquel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ferraro.
Vasquel tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prince Vasquel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferraro has Vasquel pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ferraro pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Vasquel tumbling to the mat - Ferraro dives into Vasquel's guard.
Vasquel wants to get back to his feet but Ferraro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferraro wants to stand but Vasquel has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Vasquel manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ferraro wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ferraro regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferraro looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Vasquel pushes past his half guard into mount!
Ferraro is looking to get to half guard.
Vasquel scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ferraro?
Vasquel lands a heavy elbow.
Vasquel swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ferraro is now in Vasquel's guard. A big mistake from Vasquel there, giving up the dominant position!
Ferraro wants to control from the top but Vasquel keeps moving.
Ferraro stops Vasquel from standing up.
Vasquel working for submissions but it's allowed Ferraro to get to half guard.
Ferraro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferraro is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Vasquel wants to get back to his feet.
Vasquel makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Vasquel is breathing heavily.
Ferraro throws a head kick but Vasquel moves out of range.
Ferraro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vasquel shoots in but no luck this time.
Ferraro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vasquel tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ferraro counters with a head kick. That will keep Vasquel thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Vasquel throws a right hand that Ferraro ducks under and follows up with a left that Ferraro also avoids with ease.
Ferraro shoots for a double leg takedown but Vasquel sprawls well. He's pushed Ferraro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vasquel is looking to clinch.
Ferraro shoots in looking for a takedown. Vasquel tries to sprawl out of it but Ferraro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vasquel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vasquel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vasquel wants to clinch
and Ferraro counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ferraro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasquel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vasquel misses with a double jab.
Vasquel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vasquel moves in looking to clinch but Ferraro pushes him off.
Vasquel stuffs the takedown.
Vasquel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vasquel lands in his opponent's guard.
Vasquel gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ferraro throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vasquel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Vasquel looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ferraro is looking to get to half guard.
Vasquel stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferraro shoots in but Vasquel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ferraro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vasquel circles away quickly and effectively.
Ferraro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vasquel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vasquel closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferraro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ferraro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vasquel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferraro circles away quickly and effectively.
Vasquel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferraro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferraro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferraro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vasquel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vasquel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prince Vasquel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ferraro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ferraro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferraro throws a leg kick but Vasquel checks it.
Ferraro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vasquel misses with a combination
and Ferraro counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ferraro.
Vasquel keeping moving, preventing Ferraro from controlling successfully.
Vasquel has his feet on Ferraro's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Vasquel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vasquel swinging wilding here.
A jab from Vasquel misses.
Ferraro gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasquel is looking for a sweep.
Ferraro has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasquel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquel stands up and beckons Ferraro to his feet.
Prince Vasquel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasquel misses with a double jab.
Vasquel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ferraro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Vasquel.
Ferraro breaks from the clinch.
Vasquel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ferraro.
Ferraro misses with a head kick.
Vasquel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vasquel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ferraro looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ferraro trying to control but Vasquel is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferraro preventing the sweep.
Ferraro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vasquel keeping full guard, as Ferraro tries to pass.
Vasquel is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ferraro can't get the takedown.
Vasquel presses Ferraro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ferraro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vasquel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vasquel decides to pull guard.
Vasquel keeping moving, preventing Ferraro from controlling successfully.
Vasquel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ferraro manages to get himself to full guard.
Ferraro looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferraro, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferraro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ferraro 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.
Vasquel passes Ferraro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vasquel stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Vasquel moves into the clinch.
Ferraro throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ferraro is trying to break free.
Ferraro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vasquel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Prince Vasquel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colin Ferraro.
Vasquel is pressed up against the cage. Ferraro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vasquel down to the mat. Vasquel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vasquel tries to clinch up
and Ferraro counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Vasquel!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasquel tries to reverse the position but Ferraro maintains control.
Ferraro is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Vasquel has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Vasquel is trying to escape the mount.
Ferraro dominating with strikes here.
Vasquel gets back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vasquel pushes Ferraro off looking to stand but Ferraro dives back in and keeps control.
Ferraro stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Vasquel to get to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferraro doesn't manage to clinch there - Vasquel circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Ferraro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Vasquel shoots in and bounces Ferraro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vasquel stands up and waves to Ferraro to follow him.
Ferraro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vasquel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vasquel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vasquel misses the shot to the body.
Vasquel stuffs the takedown attempt from Ferraro. Ferraro gets slowly back to his feet.
Vasquel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ferraro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vasquel gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferraro is trying to stand back up but Vasquel is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquel decides to stand up.
Vasquel looks to land a combination but Ferraro avoids it well.
Ferraro lands with a kick to the temple. Vasquel shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vasquel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vasquel showed some decent athleticism there.
Ferraro trying to control but Vasquel postures up.
Ferraro is looking to escape.
Ferraro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vasquel 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.
Vasquel passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ferraro!
Vasquel landing punches.
Vasquel gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Vasquel blocks a head kick by Ferraro.
Prince Vasquel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vasquel fails with the takedown.
Ferraro rushes Vasquel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ferraro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vasquel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vasquel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferraro gets full guard.
Ferraro trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Vasquel slips nicely into half guard.
Ferraro tries to get to full guard but Vasquel has control of the leg.
Ferraro tries to kick Vasquel off but Vasquel keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vasquel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ferraro manages to get to full guard.
Ferraro wants to sweep but no luck.
Ferraro wants to stand and escape but Vasquel is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vasquel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ferraro's head.
Vasquel stops Ferraro from standing up.
Vasquel advances position into side control!
Vasquel prevents Ferraro from escaping the position.
Vasquel decides to stand back up. Vasquel steps back and let's Ferraro get back to his feet.
Vasquel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferraro shoots in but Vasquel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Prince Vasquel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colin Ferraro.
Vasquel fails with the takedown
and Ferraro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick from Ferraro lands but Vasquel takes it in his stride.
Vasquel clinches with his opponent.
Ferraro missing with knees to the body.
Vasquel pulls guard successfully.
Vasquel pushes Ferraro off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prince Vasquel clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vasquel closes the distance and pushes Ferraro back into the cage.
Ferraro tries to score a body lock takedown but Vasquel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vasquel manages to break the clinch.
Vasquel misses with the combination.
Horrible takedown by Vasquel or perhaps it was just good defense by Ferraro which made him look bad.
A good leg kick by Ferraro.
Vasquel looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferraro is just out of range.
Vasquel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ferraro kicks Vasquel off and gets back to his feet.
Vasquel's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Vasquel duly obliges.
Vasquel circles away from the clinch attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Vasquel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ferraro circles away.
Some wild striking there from Ferraro.
Vasquel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ferraro counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ferraro.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prince Vasquel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquel looking for a sweep. Not yet Vasquel, not yet.
Vasquel wants to stand up but Ferraro is controlling him.
Vasquel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ferraro 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.
Ferraro passes into half guard.
Vasquel manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ferraro shoots for a takedown but Vasquel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vasquel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vasquel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ferraro pinned against the cage. Ferraro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ferraro slips a jab and a cross from Vasquel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasquel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ferraro.
No joy there for Vasquel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ferraro connects with a high kick.
Ferraro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vasquel.
Vasquel wants to slow Ferraro down by chopping away at his legs.
Ferraro has Vasquel up against the cage in a clinch.
Vasquel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ferraro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vasquel ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vasquel no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Vasquel looking for a guillotine here but Ferraro defends easily.
Vasquel looking for a sweep. Not yet Vasquel, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferraro won't allow Vasquel to get back to his feet.
Vasquel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vasquel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ferraro is controlling him.
Ferraro preventing the sweep.
Ferraro advances to half guard.
Vasquel is looking for a sweep. Ferraro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vasquel misses with a wild body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Vasquel. No joy for Ferraro on that attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Vasquel scores with a four punch combination!
Ferraro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vasquel's waist but Vasquel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ferraro off to one side.
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.
Vasquel shoots in for a double leg but Ferraro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vasquel misses with a wild combination.
Ferraro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vasquel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Ferraro.
Vasquel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ferraro is looking for a sweep.
Ferraro dodges the ground and pound from Vasquel.
Ferraro explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Vasquel misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ferraro.
Ferraro throws an elbow but Vasquel slips to the side and avoids it well.
Prince Vasquel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ferraro throws an elbow but Vasquel slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Ferraro dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ferraro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ferraro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vasquel.
Ferraro throws a head kick but Vasquel moves out of range.
Vasquel lands a jab-cross combination.
Ferraro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vasquel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ferraro counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ferraro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ferraro won't allow Vasquel to sweep him here.
Ferraro wants to control from the top but Vasquel keeps moving.
Vasquel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ferraro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ferraro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vasquel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ferraro is controlling him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ferraro stands up over Vasquel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquel wants to sweep but no luck.
Ferraro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ferraro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vasquel wants to stand and escape but Ferraro is having none of it.
Ferraro gets to his feet. Vasquel looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ferraro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vasquel looks to clinch
and Ferraro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vasquel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ferraro sprawls well initially but Vasquel persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vasquel prevents Ferraro from improving his position.
Vasquel stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Vasquel misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasquel throws a series of punches but Ferraro moves out of range.
Ferraro wants to clinch up but Vasquel keeps it at a distance.
Ferraro goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vasquel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prince Vasquel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferraro scores with a takedown into Vasquel's guard.
Ferraro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vasquel's head.
Vasquel pushes Ferraro off and gets back to his feet.
Vasquel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ferraro.
Ferraro throws a nice looking combination but Vasquel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vasquel moves into range and clinches up with Ferraro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferraro can't get the takedown.
Vasquel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vasquel tries to close the distance and clinch but Ferraro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vasquel misses with a wild combination.
Ferraro tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferraro tries to bum rush Vasquel with a series of wild strikes but Vasquel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vasquel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vasquel tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferraro is retaining full guard.
Vasquel decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ferraro has managed to clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vasquel wants a takedown.
Ferraro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Ferraro.
Vasquel breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferraro slips under a jab.
Ferraro shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vasquel's guard.
Vasquel wants to sweep but no luck.
Ferraro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vasquel is keeping the position for now.
Vasquel wants to sweep here but Ferraro controlling him for the moment.
Ferraro stands and steps away. Vasquel gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Vasquel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vasquel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferraro's waist but Ferraro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vasquel off to one side.
Ferraro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vasquel gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasquel wants to work for an arm triangle but Ferraro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Colin Ferraro.
I think Ferraro 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 48:48
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 47:48
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Colin Ferraro!
Colin Ferraro is the new middleweight champion!
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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
100% |
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