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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Totoy Magtanggol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny Puzatoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Totoy Magtanggol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinny Puzatoni!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puzatoni throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Puzatoni takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Puzatoni works over Magtanggol's head and body with a nice combination.
A swing and a miss from Puzatoni.
Puzatoni misses with a wild combination.
A good leg kick by Magtanggol.
A jab lands there for Magtanggol.
Puzatoni throws a right hand that Magtanggol ducks under and follows up with a left that Magtanggol also avoids with ease.
Puzatoni tries to clinch but Magtanggol moves out of range.
Vinny Puzatoni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puzatoni shoots in and drives through. Magtanggol sprawls well.
Puzatoni looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Puzatoni is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Puzatoni goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magtanggol throws out a powerful jab.
Puzatoni misses with a takedown attempt - Magtanggol sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Magtanggol throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Puzatoni tries to keep at a distance but Magtanggol has taken the fight into the clinch.
Magtanggol breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Puzatoni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magtanggol.
Totoy Magtanggol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magtanggol lands a jab to the head.
Puzatoni throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Magtanggol connects with a single shot there.
Puzatoni misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puzatoni tries to land a front kick but Magtanggol steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Puzatoni jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Puzatoni misses with a jab, cross combination.
Magtanggol scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Puzatoni doesn't seem bothered though.
Puzatoni looks gassed!
Magtanggol throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Puzatoni clinches but Magtanggol breaks the clinch
and Magtanggol counters by clinching up.
Magtanggol prevents a takedown attempt there.
Totoy Magtanggol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinny Puzatoni.
Puzatoni wants to break the clinch but can't.
Magtanggol controlling the action here for a moment.
Magtanggol breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Puzatoni throws a hook but Magtanggol blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magtanggol circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Magtanggol counter with a right hand.
Puzatoni shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Magtanggol as he jumps to the side.
Magtanggol lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Magtanggol lands a head shot.
Puzatoni throws a left and a right that both miss
and Magtanggol connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Puzatoni misses with a wild combination.
Puzatoni misses with a double jab
and Magtanggol counters with an outside leg kick.
Puzatoni tries to clinch there but Magtanggol circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puzatoni fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Some wild striking there from Puzatoni.
Magtanggol misses with a hook. Puzatoni ducked under it nicely.
Magtanggol on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A punch combination from Magtanggol misses.
Puzatoni scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Puzatoni fails with the takedown
and Magtanggol counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magtanggol lands a knee to the body.
Puzatoni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Puzatoni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magtanggol avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Totoy Magtanggol dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Magtanggol throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magtanggol misses with a double jab.
Magtanggol fails with an attempt to clinch.
Puzatoni shoots in but no luck this time.
Puzatoni misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Magtanggol counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Puzatoni shoots and misses
and Magtanggol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Puzatoni looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Totoy Magtanggol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinny Puzatoni.
Puzatoni throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Magtanggol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Puzatoni is breathing heavily.
Puzatoni jumps guard but Magtanggol stands there with Puzatoni around his waist. Puzatoni gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Magtanggol escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magtanggol showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Puzatoni.
Magtanggol cracks Puzatoni with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Magtanggol stuffs the takedown attempt from Puzatoni. Puzatoni gets slowly back to his feet.
Magtanggol misses with an uppercut. Puzatoni saw that one coming.
Puzatoni closes the distance looking to clinch
and Magtanggol counters with a good low kick that Puzatoni was not able to check.
Totoy Magtanggol is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magtanggol tries to clinch but Puzatoni is having none of it.
Puzatoni takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Some wild striking there from Magtanggol.
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.
Magtanggol clinches.
Magtanggol has Puzatoni pushed against the cage.
Puzatoni breaks from the clinch.
Puzatoni throws a left and a right that both miss
and Magtanggol holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Puzatoni throws an elbow but misses.
Puzatoni tries to break the clinch but Magtanggol is controlling the position.
Magtanggol prevents Puzatoni from breaking the clinch.
Puzatoni is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Magtanggol pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Magtanggol just leaning against Puzatoni, taking a breather.
Magtanggol prevents a body shot from Puzatoni.
Magtanggol breaks the clinch.
Magtanggol circles away from the clinch attempt
and Magtanggol counters with a left and a right that stings Puzatoni.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magtanggol moves into the clinch successfully.
The is referee keeping an eye on Magtanggol - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Magtanggol manages to break the clinch.
Magtanggol clinches up against the cage.
Puzatoni manages to break the clinch.
Puzatoni misses with a combination
and Magtanggol counters with an inside leg kick.
Puzatoni moves out of range as Magtanggol strikes.
Puzatoni darts in trying to clinch
and Magtanggol counters by clinching up.
Puzatoni tries to break the clinch but Magtanggol is controlling the position.
Puzatoni is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puzatoni has had enough of the clinch but Magtanggol keeps him there for the moment.
Puzatoni misses with a knee to the head.
Magtanggol breaks the clinch.
Magtanggol scores with a nice right hand.
Puzatoni is trying desperately to land a takedown but Magtanggol is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Puzatoni.
Magtanggol shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Puzatoni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magtanggol.
Puzatoni swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Magtanggol counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Puzatoni tries to break the clinch but Magtanggol is controlling the position.
Magtanggol stalling in the clinch.
Magtanggol gets underhooks to prevent Puzatoni's takedown attempt.
Magtanggol taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Magtanggol breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Puzatoni shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Magtanggol as he avoids it easily.
Magtanggol connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Totoy Magtanggol dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Magtanggol fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Horrible takedown by Puzatoni or perhaps it was just good defense by Magtanggol which made him look bad.
Puzatoni takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A good leg kick by Magtanggol.
Nice takedown defense from Magtanggol. No joy for Puzatoni on that attempt.
Puzatoni tries to clinch up
and Magtanggol counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Puzatoni showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magtanggol.
Magtanggol takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Puzatoni tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Magtanggol holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Puzatoni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magtanggol landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Magtanggol breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magtanggol swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Puzatoni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magtanggol throws out the jab.
Magtanggol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magtanggol misses with a hook. Puzatoni ducked under it nicely.
Puzatoni throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Magtanggol counters with a straight right hand.
Puzatoni tries to land a body kick
and Magtanggol counters with a nice uppercut.
Puzatoni shoots and misses
and Magtanggol counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Totoy Magtanggol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinny Puzatoni.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Magtanggol.
Magtanggol gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puzatoni wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Puzatoni lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Puzatoni wants to get back to striking at distance but Magtanggol won't allow it.
Puzatoni wants to break free but Magtanggol has control.
Puzatoni wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Puzatoni wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Magtanggol has him pressed against the cage.
Magtanggol stalling in the clinch.
Puzatoni throws an elbow that misses.
Come on Magtanggol - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Magtanggol prevents a takedown attempt there.
Magtanggol is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Magtanggol wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Puzatoni is trying to break free.
Magtanggol prevents the takedown attempt.
Puzatoni wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puzatoni can't break the clinch.
Magtanggol prevents Puzatoni from breaking the clinch.
Magtanggol has Puzatoni pressed against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Puzatoni wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Puzatoni tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Magtanggol just stands there and leans against the cage.
Puzatoni is trying to break free.
Puzatoni has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Magtanggol is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Puzatoni is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Magtanggol pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Puzatoni wants to break the clinch but can't.
Puzatoni tries for a takedown but Magtanggol manages to get underhooks.
Magtanggol prevents a takedown attempt there.
Puzatoni letting Magtanggol take a breather here.
Puzatoni tries for a takedown. No joy.
Magtanggol breaks from the clinch.
Puzatoni falls off balance throwing a combination
and Magtanggol counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puzatoni misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Puzatoni misses with a takedown
and Magtanggol counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Magtanggol avoids a punch combination nicely.
Magtanggol fails in his attempt to clinch.
Puzatoni throws a nice looking combination but Magtanggol bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Puzatoni looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Puzatoni falls off balance throwing a combination
and Magtanggol counters with a nice body shot.
Magtanggol stalks Puzatoni and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Puzatoni's face. Puzatoni staggers backwards, shaken.
Magtanggol lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vinny Puzatoni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Puzatoni misses with a double jab
and Puzatoni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Totoy Magtanggol showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Magtanggol has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Totoy Magtanggol!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Matters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jayden Fuego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matters comes into the arena with Lose Yourself - Eminem blaring out of the sound system. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marshall Matters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jayden Fuego!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matters avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matters.
Fuego drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matters manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fuego regains half guard.
Matters looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Matters is looking for a kimura but Fuego is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Matters to get the leverage.
Matters throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matters passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fuego!
Matters in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Matters with a couple of short strikes.
Fuego bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matters is looking for a triangle but Fuego pushes his legs off easily.
Matters looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matters working for a triangle but Fuego defends it easily.
Matters is breathing heavily.
Matters looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fuego has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Matters is proving hard to escape from.
Fuego stands and throws Matters's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fuego wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Matters, who protects the arm well.
Matters gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuego is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Matters has managed to free his arm - good work.
Matters moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Matters has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fuego can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fuego has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Matters is proving hard to escape from.
Matters looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matters has a closed guard, preventing Fuego from standing up.
Matters has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fuego can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matters working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matters looking for a guillotine here but Fuego defends easily.
Fuego is looking to stand up but Matters won't let him.
Matters working a defensive guard here.
Matters is looking for a triangle but Fuego pushes his legs off easily.
Matters wants to sweep here but Fuego controlling him for the moment.
Matters looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Matters not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matters throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Matters pulls Fuego in to control the position.
Fuego stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matters swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fuego advances to half guard.
Matters is trying to get back to full guard.
Fuego moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Matters.
Fuego is looking to take a break and control but Matters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fuego thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fuego looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Matters sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marshall Matters will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fuego tries to clinch but Matters is having none of it.
Matters decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fuego looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Matters is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Matters is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Matters trying to control the action but Fuego is working from the bottom.
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. Matters connects with a nice short shot to Fuego's temple.
Matters working the head and body with strikes.
Fuego is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Matters scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fuego is breathing heavily.
Matters is pressing down on Fuego's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fuego is holding on for now.
Ground and pound from Matters.
Matters trying to mount his opponent but Fuego defends it.
Matters stops Fuego from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuego actively working from the bottom here.
Fuego is pressing down on Matters's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Matters wants to control from the top but Fuego keeps moving.
Matters passes Fuego's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Matters.
Matters missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Matters throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Matters seems to be looking for submissions.
Marshall Matters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fuego is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Matters's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Matters's back!
Fuego doesn't have the hooks in and Matters manages to turn into his guard.
Fuego scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Fuego is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Matters is in close to Fuego's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matters lands a couple of elbows.
Fuego looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matters is one step ahead there.
Fuego keeping full guard, as Matters tries to pass.
Fuego has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matters can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matters avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fuego is looking for a triangle but Matters pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matters postures up in Fuego's guard and throws a big left but Fuego blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matters throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Matters wants to pass the guard but Fuego is keeping the position.
Matters distracts Fuego with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fuego looking for a triangle here. Matters is fighting it but it looks tight! Fuego pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Matters is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jayden Fuego!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Francis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Francis!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Francis on the side of the head.
Francis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Francis trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Francis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Francis keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Francis has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Francis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silva content to control rather than advance.
Silva passes into side control, despite Francis's attempt to control the position.
Silva moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Silva lands some shots froms side control.
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.
Silva wants to take a breather but Francis manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Silva.
Francis looking to control.
Silva stays in close to Francis's body and controls the position.
Silva wants to control from the top but Francis keeps moving.
Silva is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Silva is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Francis dives on top into guard.
Silva wants to control but Francis passes easily into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is doing well to control the position and prevent Francis from advancing to side control.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Paulo Silva just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Silva gets caught flat footed, as Francis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Francis from controlling successfully.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Francis controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to sweep here but Francis controlling him for the moment.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Silva keeping full guard, as Francis tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Francis won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Francis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Silva dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Paulo Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Francis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silva counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Francis's guard now.
Silva postures up in Francis's guard and throws a big left but Francis blocks it.
Francis looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Francis is on top in guard.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Francis trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Francis holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Francis defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Well, if Silva is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Francis is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Francis moves into full guard.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Francis is retaining full guard.
Silva postures up.
Silva won't allow Francis to sweep him here.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Francis is retaining full guard.
Francis keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Francis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Francis is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Francis misses with a takedown
and Silva decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Francis's guard.
Francis is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Francis wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Francis is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Silva, into his guard.
Paulo Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva wants to sweep here but Francis controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Francis wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Francis pushes down on Silva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Francis is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Silva dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Francis misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a takedown into side control.
Francis wants to control but Silva postures up.
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Francis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Francis defending against the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Francis is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
Francis regains half guard, as Silva was trying to land strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Francis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Francis.
Silva wants to control from the top but Francis keeps moving.
Silva wants to stand but Francis is controlling his posture from full guard.
Silva won't allow Francis to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Francis seems keen to control Silva's posture.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Francis is keeping the position for now.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Francis blocks nicely.
Francis controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Silva wants to control from the top but Francis keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Francis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Francis uses his free foot to push down on Silva's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Francis controlling the pace for now.
Francis with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Francis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Silva wants to control but Francis is having none of it.
Francis tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
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.
Silva is looking to improve his position but Francis isn't that keen on the idea.
Silva stops Francis from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Francis manages to capitalize on a mistake by Silva to take his back!
Silva staying busy and making it hard for Francis to control.
Silva rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Francis tries to pass to full mount but Silva defends it.
Carlos Francis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Silva stalks Francis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Francis's face. Francis staggers backwards, shaken.
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 Paulo Silva.
Well Silva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Silva!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Rodrigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigo has chosen Da Rockwilder as his entrance music. Matt Rodrigo struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.4lbs 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. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Matt Rodrigo enters the cage!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Rodrigo!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigo fails with an attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rodrigo.
Matt Rodrigo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rodrigo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Rodrigo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rodrigo with a poor takedown
and Johnson counters with a single leg into guard. Rodrigo didn't expect that.
John Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Rodrigo.
Rodrigo keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Rodrigo keeps moving.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Rodrigo keeps moving.
Rodrigo working a defensive guard here.
Johnson pushes down on Rodrigo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Johnson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Johnson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rodrigo is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Rodrigo looks gassed!
Johnson get's back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Rodrigo moves into the clinch.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rodrigo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rodrigo has Johnson pushed against the cage.
Johnson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rodrigo.
Rodrigo is working for takedown but Johnson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rodrigo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rodrigo jumps into guard, dragging Johnson to the mat.
Rodrigo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Johnson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rodrigo clinches but Johnson breaks the clinch
and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rodrigo's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodrigo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rodrigo pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson won't allow Rodrigo to sweep him here.
Rodrigo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodrigo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodrigo pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Rodrigo looking to control.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodrigo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Rodrigo is looking to land body kicks.
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.
Rodrigo tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rodrigo fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rodrigo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rodrigo tries to improve position but can't.
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rodrigo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson is staying active underneath Rodrigo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rodrigo tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
Rodrigo has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rodrigo!
Johnson misses with a head shot.
Johnson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Rodrigo has worked his arm free - good work by Rodrigo!
Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson tries for a kimura but Rodrigo is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson taking a break here but Rodrigo is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Rodrigo dodges it nicely.
Rodrigo tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Johnson controlling the action here.
Johnson stands up out of the half guard.
Rodrigo misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rodrigo won't be happy with that.
John Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Rodrigo.
Rodrigo is trying to improve his position.
John Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rodrigo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rodrigo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Johnson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Rodrigo working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Rodrigo managing to control the position.
Johnson advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Rodrigo gets back to full guard.
Johnson trying to control but Rodrigo is working from the bottom.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Rodrigo.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodrigo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodrigo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson passes Rodrigo's right leg, so he's now in half 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.
Johnson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rodrigo!
Johnson wants to control the pace but Rodrigo is squirming around nicely.
Rodrigo has given up his back.
Rodrigo is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Johnson gets his way!
Johnson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rodrigo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Johnson working for the choke.
Rodrigo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Johnson 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. This is the final round!
Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Johnson looking to control.
Rodrigo trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson working for a triangle but Rodrigo defends it easily.
Rodrigo preventing the sweep.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodrigo manages to get himself to full guard.
Rodrigo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson passes Rodrigo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rodrigo is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson wants to advance to full mount but Rodrigo doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rodrigo keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodrigo has wrist control.
Rodrigo keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson passes Rodrigo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Johnson passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Rodrigo is working to get back to half guard.
Johnson is trying to control here but Rodrigo has managed to regain half guard.
Rodrigo tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rodrigo is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
Rodrigo is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Rodrigo has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rodrigo is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Johnson is working for a kimura but Rodrigo is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Rodrigo as he works his way to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson prevents Rodrigo from getting back to his feet.
Johnson 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.
Johnson passes Rodrigo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rodrigo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Rodrigo is defending well.
Matt Rodrigo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson is taking a breather. Rodrigo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robert Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terd Furguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Blink 182 feat Robert Smith - All of This. Furguson has chosen We Got the Beat as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Terd Furguson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Furguson but Furguson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Furguson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Furguson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Furguson wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Furguson which made him look bad.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smith is looking to stall here but Furguson recovers full guard.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith won't allow Furguson to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furguson keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith wants to stand but Furguson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Furguson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Furguson keeping busy on the bottom but Smith has passed one foot through into half guard.
Smith is looking for a kimura here.
Furguson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
Furguson looking for the choke but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith manages to reverse the position and now he's in Furguson's guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Furguson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Furguson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Furguson.
Furguson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Smith is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Furguson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Smith's back instead.
Furguson looks gassed!
Smith turns into Furguson and is now in his guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Furguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Furguson is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furguson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Smith has passed into half guard!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smith throwing shots but Furguson is blocking nicely.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Furguson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Furguson is defending the position.
Furguson is looking to improve his position.
Smith is looking for a kimura but Furguson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
Furguson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Furguson wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Furguson circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Furguson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Smith!
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
Furguson working Smith over with strikes here.
Furguson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Smith can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
Furguson looking to isolate an arm here. Smith doesn't see it coming and as Furguson extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Furguson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terd Furguson!
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