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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eric Swift (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alice Jonson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonson has chosen As I Lay Dying - This Is Who We Are as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eric Swift!
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, Alice Jonson!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swift drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jonson wants to control but Swift postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jonson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jonson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Swift's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jonson is pressing down on Swift's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Swift sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jonson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jonson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jonson wants to control but Swift passes easily into half guard.
Jonson tries to roll over but Swift keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonson is trying is best to control the position here.
Jonson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Swift.
Swift won't allow Jonson to sweep him here.
Jonson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Let's hope that Jonson 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.
Swift trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jonson striking off his back but it's not causing Swift any problems.
Swift is stalling in the full guard.
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.
Jonson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Swift's guard.
Jonson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Swift working a defensive guard here.
Jonson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jonson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jonson preventing the sweep.
Jonson postures up.
Jonson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Swift looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jonson is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonson throwing strikes from guard but Swift blocks nicely.
Jonson wants to control from the top but Swift keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jab by Jonson.
Jonson shoots and misses
and Swift counters with a single leg into guard. Jonson didn't expect that.
Jonson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jonson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonson seems to be looking for submissions.
Swift is trying to get back to full guard.
Jonson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jonson lands with a punch from half guard.
Jonson stalling.
Jonson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jonson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Swift is breathing heavily.
Jonson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Swift sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alice Jonson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jonson fails with the takedown
so Swift counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jonson is trying to control the position but Swift postures up.
Jonson working for a triangle but Swift defends it easily.
Jonson 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.
Jonson working for a triangle but Swift defends it easily.
Swift wants to pass the guard but Jonson is keeping the position.
Jonson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonson has control of Swift's left arm, preventing Swift from doing any damage.
Swift avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jonson keeping moving, preventing Swift from controlling successfully.
Swift preventing the sweep.
Jonson pulls Swift in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jonson looking for a guillotine here but Swift defends easily.
Swift trying to control the position from guard on top but Jonson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jonson is looking for a triangle but Swift pushes his legs off easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jonson holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jonson managing to control the position.
Jonson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Swift is posturing up here but Jonson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Swift tries to roll out but it's too tight and Swift has to tap! Slick submission there by Jonson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alice Jonson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lester Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Hasselhof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hasselhof is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Nas - Hate me now. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lester Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Hasselhof!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy throws a series of punches but Hasselhof avoids them all with ease.
Murphy keeps the fight on the outside.
Murphy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Murphy stuffs the takedown.
Murphy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hasselhof wants to control but Murphy is keeping busy.
Hasselhof looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murphy stands up and beckons Hasselhof to join him on the feet.
Murphy takes a swing at Hasselhof's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasselhof shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Murphy is refusing to be controlled, as Hasselhof sits in half guard.
Murphy manages to get to full guard.
Murphy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hasselhof pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now.
Murphy can't keep his opponent in guard - Hasselhof advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy wants to get back to full guard.
Murphy pushes Hasselhof off and gets back to his feet.
Murphy tries to clinch up
and Hasselhof counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hasselhof stops Murphy from standing up.
Murphy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hasselhof won't allow Murphy to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasselhof is standing up over Murphy. Murphy looks to escape but Hasselhof dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy is not content to let Hasselhof control the position.
Murphy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hasselhof wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hasselhof is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Murphy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hasselhof wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy.
Murphy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hasselhof on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Murphy tries to improve position but can't.
Hasselhof controls the position from side control.
Hasselhof is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Murphy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hasselhof looks gassed!
Murphy is trying to control Hasselhof's posture but Hasselhof avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Hasselhof dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hasselhof shoots and misses
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hasselhof has his takedown stuffed
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Hasselhof fails with the takedown
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Lester Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Hasselhof.
Murphy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hasselhof takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murphy pushes Hasselhof up against the cage in a clinch.
Hasselhof is pressed up against the cage. Murphy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hasselhof down to the mat. Hasselhof avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasselhof misses with a double jab
and Murphy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Decent striking displayed by Murphy there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Murphy!
Good work by Hasselhof as he checks the leg kick.
Hasselhof tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hasselhof tries to clinch up.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
A shot to de liver by Murphy. Beautiful body shot.
Hasselhof takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murphy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Murphy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hasselhof swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hasselhof showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murphy.
Hasselhof tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murphy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hasselhof moves into the clinch.
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
Murphy clinches up against the cage.
Murphy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hasselhof gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hasselhof tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasselhof can't get the takedown.
Hasselhof prevents Murphy from breaking the clinch.
Hasselhof tries for a takedown but Murphy manages to get underhooks.
Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hasselhof tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
Hasselhof tries for a takedown but Murphy circles away easily
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hasselhof is breathing heavily.
Murphy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murphy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hasselhof. Hasselhof circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hasselhof doesn't manage to clinch there - Murphy circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hasselhof tries for a takedown but Murphy circles away easily
and Murphy counters with a left to the body.
Hasselhof looks to clinch
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murphy is looking to slow Hasselhof down with leg kicks.
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hasselhof has his takedown stuffed
and Murphy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hasselhof tries to clinch up
and Murphy counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Murphy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A combination from Murphy does no damage.
Lester Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hasselhof keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hasselhof throws a head kick that half lands.
Hasselhof takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hasselhof swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.
Murphy lands a jab-cross combination.
Murphy thuds a left hand into Hasselhof's body.
Hasselhof with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy throws a right and a left that Hasselhof avoids nicely.
Murphy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Murphy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murphy.
Murphy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hasselhof throws a lazy head kick
and Murphy counters with a two punch combo.
Hasselhof takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murphy cracks Hasselhof with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hasselhof misses with a takedown
and Murphy counters with a left to the body.
Murphy throws a combination that misses
and Hasselhof counters with a shoot takedown. Murphy fights it but they end up in guard.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murphy working a defensive guard but Hasselhof manages to pass into side control anyway.
Hasselhof is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Murphy has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy can't do much from the bottom here.
Murphy is trying to get back to his feet.
Murphy wants to control but Hasselhof postures up.
Murphy tries to buck Hasselhof off but Hasselhof is having none of it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Murphy looks for the body kick but Hasselhof saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands a slapping body shot.
Hasselhof showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a double jab
and Hasselhof counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Murphy's guard now.
Hasselhof controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hasselhof trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Murphy wants to stand but Hasselhof is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but Hasselhof passes into half guard.
Hasselhof keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hasselhof wants to free his trapped foot but Murphy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Murphy is trying to stand up here but Hasselhof is controlling him well.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Hasselhof comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hasselhof 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Hasselhof!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Shagowitcz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LieHarder Machete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shagowitcz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I got erection - Turbo negro. Desmond Shagowitcz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to LieHarder Machete's 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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Desmond Shagowitcz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, LieHarder Machete!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shagowitcz tries to clinch but Machete is having none of it.
Shagowitcz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machete.
Shagowitcz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machete tries to clinch but Shagowitcz moves away
and Shagowitcz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Machete is trying to stand up here but Shagowitcz is controlling him well.
Machete is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Shagowitcz pulls his head out easily.
Shagowitcz tries to stand but can't do so whilst Machete controls his leg.
Shagowitcz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shagowitcz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Machete actively working from the bottom here.
Machete looking for submissions off his back.
Machete is trying to stand up here but Shagowitcz is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Shagowitcz throws a chopping leg kick but Machete manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shagowitcz throws a right and a left that Machete avoids nicely.
Shagowitcz throws a looping overhand right but Machete ducks down to avoid it.
Shagowitcz misses with the combination.
Machete blocks a head kick by Shagowitcz.
Shagowitcz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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.
Shagowitcz swinging wilding here.
Shagowitcz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shagowitcz counters with a nice uppercut.
Shagowitcz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shagowitcz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machete tries to avoid it but Shagowitcz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machete to the ground. Machete escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machete has managed to clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Machete.
Shagowitcz effectively controlling the action here.
Machete tries a knee to the head but Shagowitcz blocks it.
Machete pulls guard successfully.
Shagowitcz is looking to stand up but Machete won't let him.
Shagowitcz is breathing heavily.
Machete is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Shagowitcz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shagowitcz goes for a takedown attempt but Machete pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Shagowitcz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shagowitcz tries to bum rush Machete with a series of wild strikes but Machete uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shagowitcz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Machete flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Machete kicks Shagowitcz off and gets back to his feet.
Desmond Shagowitcz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machete looks to clinch
and Shagowitcz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machete looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shagowitcz stands up and waves to Machete to follow him.
Machete pushes Shagowitcz up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Shagowitcz 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Shagowitcz misses the target.
Shagowitcz thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch combination from Shagowitcz misses.
Shagowitcz tries to clinch
and Machete counters with a low kick, right behind Shagowitcz 's knee.
Machete tries to clinch but Shagowitcz moves away
and Shagowitcz counters with a shoot takedown. Machete fights it but they end up in guard.
Shagowitcz forces his way into half guard.
Machete trying to control from the bottom.
Shagowitcz tries to stand and escape but Machete is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machete is looking to escape.
Machete looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shagowitcz stands up and beckons Machete to join him on the feet.
Shagowitcz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Machete holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Machete breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machete doesn't manage to clinch there - Shagowitcz circles away.
Machete tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shagowitcz counters with a stiff right hand.
Machete tries to clinch up
and Shagowitcz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shagowitcz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machete tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shagowitcz's elbow.
Machete missing with knees to the body.
Machete scores with a knee to the head.
Shagowitcz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Machete landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Machete drags the fight down to the ground.
Desmond Shagowitcz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Machete working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shagowitcz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Machete is tightening it up a little... Shagowitcz has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Shagowitcz reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Shagowitcz taps out! nice BJJ there by Machete!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). LieHarder Machete!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva's entrance music is Bodies. A fine choice. 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 welterweight 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, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Alves!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice combo by Alves! Oh, that's hurt him - Silva falls to the canvas and Alves follows him into side control.
It looks like Anderson Silva has been cut.
The ground and pound from Alves seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Silva is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Alves is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Silva wants to control but Alves postures up.
Silva throws Alves to one side and escapes!
Good work by Silva as he checks the leg kick.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Alves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alves blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Alves moves out of range easily.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alves throws a chopping leg kick but Silva manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alves doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Silva misses with a kick to the body.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva looks to land a combination but Alves avoids it well.
Alves throws a leg kick but Silva sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva counters with a nice kick to the body.
Silva lands a nice looking kick to the body. Alves takes a step back to recover.
Alves looks gassed!
A head kick from Silva lands but Alves takes it in his stride.
Thiago Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva with a nice cross.
Alves is rocked!
Alves bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Silva comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Alves falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Alves was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anderson Silva!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Just Case (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Small Fry KayO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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24
153 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Just Case!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Small Fry KayO!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Case moves out of range as KayO strikes.
Case decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Case wants to lay and pray for a moment but KayO keeps working.
KayO punching from the bottom.
Case seems to be working for a kimura but KayO defends the submission attempt.
Case stops KayO from getting back to his feet.
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. Case connects with a nice short shot to KayO's temple.
Case is keen to just control but KayO is a slippery customer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Case ducks down and throws a hook to the body but KayO moves away.
KayO fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Case manages to avoid it.
Case circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
KayO tries to land a knee to the head but Case blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KayO with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for KayO.
KayO looks to throw an elbow but misses.
KayO landing some nice looking knees to the body.
KayO misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Case.
Case goes for a takedown attempt but KayO pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Small Fry KayO seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
KayO tries to clinch but Case is having none of it.
Case closes the distance and clinches up with KayO, looking for a takedown. Case pushes KayO against the cage but KayO circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Small Fry KayO is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
KayO swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Case.
KayO doesn't manage to clinch there - Case circles away.
KayO throws a sloppy head kick and Case moves out of range easily.
Case tries to work over KayO's front leg with a kick but KayO checks it.
Case thows a body shot but no joy.
Case shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
KayO is trying to stand back up but Case is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KayO kicks Case off and gets back to his feet.
KayO looks gassed!
Case shoots for a double leg takedown but KayO sprawls well. He's pushed Case's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Just Case. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from KayO.
Case takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
KayO throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Case.
KayO tries a head kick but it misses.
KayO gets caught flat footed, as Case shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
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!
KayO avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Case slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
KayO is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
KayO is trying to improve his position.
Case throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Case passes to full mount! That's big trouble for KayO!
Case punishing his opponent with strikes.
KayO is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Case unloading with bombs!
KayO has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
KayO holding both Case 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Case landing with strikes.
Case is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. KayO is defending well though. Case let's go of the attempt for now.
Case looking to break KayO's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. KayO remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Case will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Case looking for the RNC.
Case has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
KayO is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
KayO throws a sloppy head kick and Case moves out of range easily.
KayO throws a nice head kick!
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 Just Case will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
KayO misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from KayO. No joy for Case on that attempt.
KayO tries to clinch but Case is having none of it.
Case avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Case avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
KayO tries to clinch but Case moves out of range.
KayO tries to clinch up but Case circles away and keeps his distance.
KayO throws a head kick that misses.
KayO is looking to clinch but Case is avoiding it.
KayO showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Case.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Case takes a swing at KayO's ribcage but misses.
Case shoots for a takedown but KayO saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
KayO scoring well with a low kick there.
KayO fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Case throws a head kick but KayO moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Case misses with a low kick as KayO jumps back.
KayO steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Case.
KayO throws a left and a right that both miss
and Case counters with a nice double leg into guard.
KayO is trying to keep Case in close.
KayO keeping moving, preventing Case from controlling successfully.
KayO pushes Case off and scrambles back to his feet.
KayO tries to close the distance and clinch up but Case swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Case avoids the head kick by KayO.
Case fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Just Case. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Case fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KayO tries a head kick but it misses.
KayO tries to clinch there but Case circles away.
Case circles away from the clinch attempt
and Case counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
KayO wants to get back to his feet but Case is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Just Case overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
KayO looking to hit a scissor sweep but Case is one step ahead there.
KayO wants to get back to his feet but Case is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case drops back looking for a leg! KayO is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and KayO manages to kick Case off! Case jumps back into KayO's guard.
Case throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as KayO works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
KayO wants to stand and escape but Case is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from KayO. No joy for Case on that attempt.
KayO tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
KayO throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A head kick misses from KayO.
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.
KayO tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Case feints and as KayO raises his hands in defense, Case changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Case scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Case wants to control from the top but KayO keeps moving.
KayO looking to control.
KayO is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Case is controlling him.
KayO keeping moving, preventing Case from controlling successfully.
KayO keeping full guard, as Case tries to pass.
Case postures up.
KayO avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Just Case dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
KayO tries to clinch up
and Case counters with a nice leg kick.
KayO drives through and clinches with Case against the cage.
Case escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Case swings away with a leg kick that misses.
KayO tries to clinch there but Case circles away.
KayO wants to clinch but Case slips to the side
and Case counters with a straight right hand.
KayO closes the distance but Case moves to the side
and Case counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
KayO keeping moving, preventing Case from controlling successfully.
KayO wriggles free and stands up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
KayO closes the distance but Case moves to the side
and Case counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Case throws a hook to the side of KayO's head but KayO sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Just Case is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
KayO closes the distance but Case moves to the side
and Case counters with a nice double leg into side control. KayO won't be happy with that.
KayO sneaks out the side door and pushes Case away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Case.
KayO is trying to get back to his feet.
KayO tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Case wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
KayO is wriggling around trying to escape but Case has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! KayO taps out and Case picks up the big win! Great work there by Case!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Just Case!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tim Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darrel Digre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Digre has chosen Zuco 103 - Treasure as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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163 lbs
5 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tim Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Darrel Digre!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson lands a head shot.
Robinson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Digre.
It looks like Darrel Digre has been cut.
Tim Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson tries to clinch but Digre moves out of range.
Digre circles away from the clinch attempt.
Robinson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robinson instigates a clinch.
Digre is trying to break free.
Stalling in the clinch from Robinson.
Digre is trying to stall.
Robinson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Digre tries to break the clinch but Robinson is controlling the position.
Robinson controlling the action here for a moment.
Robinson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Digre wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Robinson.
Robinson lands a nice elbow.
Robinson stalling in the clinch but Digre improves position.
Robinson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Digre jumps into guard, dragging Robinson to the mat.
Robinson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Robinson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Robinson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Robinson stands up from Digre's guard - Robinson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Robinson is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Digre cracks Robinson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Robinson as he connects with a hook.
Robinson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Robinson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Digre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Robinson swivels and escapes.
Digre looks gassed!
Digre swats away the attempt to clinch by Robinson.
Digre looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Digre avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Robinson wants to stand but Digre is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
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.
Digre throws a big right hand that misses.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Digre from controlling successfully.
Robinson working a defensive guard here.
Digre looking to sit in guard and control but Robinson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Robinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darrel Digre's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Robinson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Robinson misses with a head kick.
Digre shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Robinson as he avoids it easily.
Robinson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Digre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Robinson misses.
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Digre.
Digre misses the body punch
and Robinson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Robinson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Robinson fails to land.
Robinson just leaning against Digre, taking a breather.
Digre has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Robinson uses from the top position.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Digre is keeping the position.
Digre looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Robinson is defending well. Digre quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Robinson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Digre celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darrel Digre!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Clinton Chaos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
147 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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157 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Solid chin |
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Clinton Chaos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chaos but Chaos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fighters circling - Chaos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chaos is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Chaos throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson slips a jab from Chaos.
The fighters circling - Chaos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clinton Chaos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Johnson.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chaos.
Clinton Chaos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chaos as he avoids it easily.
Chaos looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
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.
Chaos looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Johnson blocks the leg kick.
Chaos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chaos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Chaos tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chaos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chaos lands a jab to the head.
Chaos misses the shot to the body.
Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaos gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaos looking for a sweep. Not yet Chaos, not yet.
Chaos has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Chaos keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson passes Chaos's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Johnson moves nicely into side control.
Johnson tries to move to full mount but Chaos actually manages to regain half guard.
Chaos wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chaos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clinton Chaos dominated that round.
That's time! Chaos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chaos throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson.
Johnson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Chaos is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chaos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Chaos is retaining full guard.
Chaos has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson stays in close to Chaos's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chaos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos 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.
Chaos working a defensive guard here.
Chaos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Chaos.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Chaos is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Johnson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Johnson moves into full mount!
Johnson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Chaos is holding on tight.
Johnson prevents Chaos from getting the reversal.
Johnson with good strikes from the mount here!
Chaos manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chaos keeps working.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Chaos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson is trying to control. Chaos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos gets full guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Chaos keeps moving.
Chaos striking off his back but it's not causing Johnson any problems.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Chaos is retaining full guard.
Chaos throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Chaos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chaos swinging wilding here.
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.
Chaos just misses with a punch to the body.
Chaos throws a leg kick but Johnson checks it.
Chaos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chaos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chaos misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clinton Chaos dominated that second round.
That's time! Chaos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Chaos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chaos looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson shoots in and bounces Chaos off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chaos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson trying to move into half guard but instead Chaos has managed to sweep!
Chaos trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chaos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Chaos from controlling successfully.
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Chaos defends easily.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chaos trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chaos tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
Chaos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Chaos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chaos moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Chaos throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chaos drops Johnson with a nice combination! Chaos dives into Johnson's guard, looking to finish!
It looks like Brian Johnson has been cut.
Chaos postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Chaos wants to get up but he can't break Johnson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Chaos slips an elbow through the middle.
Chaos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Chaos from controlling successfully.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Chaos passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chaos is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chaos to get the leverage.
Chaos misses with a head shot. Johnson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Johnson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Chaos uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chaos decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Clinton Chaos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clinton Chaos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson slips a straight right by Chaos.
A big right from Chaos misses.
Johnson slips under a jab from Chaos.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clinton Chaos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chaos, 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clinton Chaos!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pervo Jokkolainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ignatious Hashisha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokkolainen comes to the cage accompanied by Smells Like Humppa. 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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270 lbs
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280 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pervo Jokkolainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ignatious Hashisha!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokkolainen throws a right and a left that Hashisha avoids nicely.
Jokkolainen closes the distance and clinches.
Jokkolainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jokkolainen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Pervo Jokkolainen has been cut.
Jokkolainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hashisha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jokkolainen checks a leg kick nicely.
Jokkolainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hashisha.
Hashisha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jokkolainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hashisha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ignatious Hashisha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hashisha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hashisha throws a right hand that Jokkolainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jokkolainen also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Jokkolainen.
Jokkolainen misses with a body shot.
Hashisha falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jokkolainen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jokkolainen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokkolainen drops his shoulder and cracks Hashisha with a huge uppercut! Hashisha goes down! Can Jokkolainen finish him?
Hashisha is rocked!
Jokkolainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hashisha can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokkolainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hashisha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokkolainen advances position into side control!
Hashisha being controlled for a moment.
Jokkolainen trying to control the position but Hashisha is working away.
Jokkolainen controls the position from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hashisha tries to improve position but can't.
Jokkolainen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hashisha is looking to reverse the position.
Jokkolainen stands up and beckons Hashisha to his feet.
No joy there for Jokkolainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hashisha lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jokkolainen moves into range and clinches up with Hashisha.
Jokkolainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashisha breaks from the clinch.
Jokkolainen throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Hashisha stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Jokkolainen follows into mount!
Hashisha wants to control but Jokkolainen is having none of it.
Jokkolainen content just to control the position here.
Jokkolainen tries to control but Hashisha wriggling away.
Hashisha is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jokkolainen tries to control but Hashisha wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hashisha really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jokkolainen controlling from mount.
Jokkolainen trying to control but Hashisha is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pervo Jokkolainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pervo Jokkolainen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jokkolainen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jokkolainen keeps control of Hashisha as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hashisha breaks from the clinch.
Jokkolainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hashisha.
Jokkolainen moves in looking to clinch but Hashisha pushes him off.
Jokkolainen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hashisha wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jokkolainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab by Hashisha.
Hashisha waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Jokkolainen.
Hashisha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jokkolainen circles away quickly and effectively.
A big left from Hashisha misses.
Jokkolainen misses with a series of wild punches.
Hashisha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokkolainen.
Hashisha misses with a combination
and Jokkolainen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jokkolainen.
Jokkolainen trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokkolainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hashisha tries to bum rush Jokkolainen with a series of wild strikes but Jokkolainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hashisha misses with a combination
and Jokkolainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jokkolainen stuns Hashisha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hashisha is breathing heavily.
Hashisha throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jokkolainen counters with a nice body shot.
Jokkolainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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!
Jokkolainen forces Hashisha back against the cage and clinches.
Jokkolainen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jokkolainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hashisha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jokkolainen tests Hashisha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hashisha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jokkolainen. Jokkolainen obviously looking to wear him down.
Jokkolainen forces Hashisha back against the cage and clinches.
Hashisha leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jokkolainen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hashisha or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokkolainen lands an elbow inside.
Jokkolainen crunches a lovely knee into Hashisha's ribcage.
Jokkolainen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hashisha's defenses.
Jokkolainen breaks the clinch.
Jokkolainen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jokkolainen. That's going to slow Hashisha down.
Jokkolainen closes the distance and pushes Hashisha back into the cage.
Jokkolainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jokkolainen misses with a wild combination.
Jokkolainen throws a right hand that Hashisha ducks under and follows up with a left that Hashisha also avoids with ease.
Jokkolainen tries to clinch there but Hashisha circles away.
Jokkolainen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hashisha at a distance.
Hashisha takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jokkolainen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jokkolainen drives through and clinches with Hashisha against the cage.
Jokkolainen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jokkolainen lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokkolainen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jokkolainen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jokkolainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jokkolainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hashisha can do to turn this around?
Hashisha misses with a series of wild punches.
Jokkolainen misses with the combination.
No joy there for Hashisha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jokkolainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Jokkolainen.
Hashisha falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jokkolainen counters with a nice leg kick.
Jokkolainen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hashisha stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hashisha throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jokkolainen counters with a series of strikes. Hashisha will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hashisha misses with a few strikes there.
Hashisha is looking to chop away at Jokkolainen's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokkolainen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jokkolainen stalling.
Jokkolainen keeps control of Hashisha as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jokkolainen breaks the clinch.
Hashisha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jokkolainen manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Hashisha misses.
Jokkolainen darts in and clinches Hashisha up against the cage.
Jokkolainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pervo Jokkolainen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jokkolainen scores with a jab.
Jokkolainen swinging wilding here.
No joy there for Hashisha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hashisha throws a series of punches but Jokkolainen moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jokkolainen clinches with his opponent.
Jokkolainen breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Jokkolainen misses.
Jokkolainen tries to clinch up but Hashisha circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pervo Jokkolainen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pervo Jokkolainen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jokkolainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jokkolainen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jokkolainen clinches with his opponent.
Hashisha keeps control of Jokkolainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jokkolainen throws an elbow but it misses.
Hashisha managing to block the knees to the body from Jokkolainen.
Jokkolainen throws an elbow but it misses.
Jokkolainen breaks the clinch.
Hashisha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hashisha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hashisha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jokkolainen.
Hashisha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jokkolainen throws a combination. Hashisha tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hashisha dodges the punch combination from Jokkolainen.
Jokkolainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hashisha.
Hashisha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hashisha throws a combination that misses
and Jokkolainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokkolainen clinches.
Hashisha is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hashisha tries to break the clinch but Jokkolainen is controlling the position.
Jokkolainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hashisha walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jokkolainen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A head kick misses from Jokkolainen.
Hashisha misses with a series of wild punches.
Jokkolainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jokkolainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hashisha throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hashisha throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jokkolainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jokkolainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Hashisha tries to keep at a distance but Jokkolainen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hashisha wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jokkolainen has him pressed against the cage.
Jokkolainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hashisha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hashisha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hashisha falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jokkolainen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jokkolainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hashisha throws a series of punches but Jokkolainen moves out of range.
Jokkolainen tries to bum rush Hashisha with a series of wild strikes but Hashisha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pervo Jokkolainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Hashisha misses with a double jab
and Jokkolainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jokkolainen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jokkolainen missing with knees to the body.
Jokkolainen prevents Hashisha from breaking the clinch.
Hashisha has had enough of the clinch but Jokkolainen keeps him there for the moment.
A short body shot lands from Jokkolainen as the two fighters clinch.
Jokkolainen slowing the pace effectively.
Hashisha can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokkolainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body punch from Hashisha.
Hashisha misses with a series of wild punches.
Hashisha throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jokkolainen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jokkolainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hashisha throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jokkolainen misses with a series of wild punches.
Hashisha misses with a combination
and Jokkolainen counters by clinching up.
Jokkolainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hashisha scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jokkolainen doesn't seem bothered though.
Jokkolainen tries to land a front kick but Hashisha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hashisha throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hashisha keeps the fight on the outside.
Hashisha scores with a one two! Jokkolainen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Jokkolainen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Hashisha misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokkolainen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ignatious Hashisha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jokkolainen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hashisha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hashisha lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hashisha.
Jokkolainen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hashisha keeps the fight on the outside.
Jokkolainen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hashisha.
Hashisha throws a one two combo.
Hashisha throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jokkolainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hashisha slips a jab and a cross from Jokkolainen.
Hashisha falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jokkolainen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jokkolainen scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jokkolainen.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hashisha breaks from the clinch.
Jokkolainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hashisha takes one to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pervo Jokkolainen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jokkolainen 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pervo Jokkolainen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stuart Redman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sackett is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Whoomp There it is. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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22
270 lbs
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261 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stuart Redman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Orlando Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Redman.
Redman cracks Sackett with an uppercut from hell and Sackett crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Redman's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Sackett is rocked!
It looks like Orlando Sackett has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redman pushes down on Sackett's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sackett is still in real trouble! Can Redman finish him?
Redman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sackett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Redman.
Sackett seems to have recovered his senses.
Redman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Redman passes to full mount!
Redman misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Redman get's back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett moves away from the strike by Redman.
Sackett blocks a leg kick.
Sackett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Redman lands a jab to the nose.
Redman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slow jab from Redman misses its intended target.
Stuart Redman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redman cracks Sackett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redman misses with a double jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sackett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Redman lands a left and a right that sends Sackett crashing to the canvas! Redman dives into mount looking to finish!
Redman moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sackett has worked his arm free - good work by Sackett!
Redman looking to control but instead Sackett has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redman is trying to work for a kimura but Sackett is defending well.
Redman with the ground and pound but Sackett uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Redman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sackett wants to sweep here but Redman controlling him for the moment.
Redman gets to his feet - Sackett follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Redman.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redman.
Sackett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Redman.
Redman feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sackett sprawling to the canvas! Sackett rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Redman finish him?!
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!
Redman misses with an uppercut.
Redman cracks Sackett with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Sackett falls to his knees and Redman doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stuart Redman!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ben Gorden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gorden comes to the cage accompanied by Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up . The crowd seem to be enjoying Smith's choice of entrance music: Blink 182 feat Robert Smith - All of This. This should be a great matchup!
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142 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ben Gorden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Smith!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Gorden circles away.
Smith tries to clinch but Gorden is having none of it.
Gorden throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Gorden slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gorden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice sprawl there from Gorden as Smith shoots in.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gorden blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Gorden with an uppercut!
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and Gorden counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gorden swinging wilding here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a leg kick
enabling Gorden to counter with a crisp jab.
Gorden shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gorden showed some decent athleticism there.
Smith tries to roll over but Gorden keeps him under control.
Smith is looking to control Gorden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Smith is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gorden is staying active.
Gorden lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gorden trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Gorden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorden takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gorden is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Gorden sits in half guard.
Gorden is nestled in close to Smith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smith taking some punishment here, with Gorden in his half guard.
Gorden controlling the pace.
Gorden thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Smith wants to improve his position but Gorden is controlling well.
Gorden lands with a punch from half guard.
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Gorden.
Gorden has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gorden sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorden prevents Smith from improving his position.
Gorden landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smith tries to roll over but Gorden keeps him under control.
Gorden thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Smith looks gassed!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Gorden swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gorden looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Gorden scores a takedown into full mount!
Gorden fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gorden looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gorden is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smith can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gorden controlling his opponent.
Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smith tries to lock up and control but Gorden gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Gorden.
Smith sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Gorden dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith swings for the body but Gorden moves out of range.
Robert Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Ben Gorden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith throws a hook but Gorden avoids it easily.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Gorden counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gorden counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.
Gorden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gorden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gorden lands a couple of digs.
Gorden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gorden advances to half guard.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Gorden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is not content to let Gorden control the position.
Gorden wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Ground and pound from Gorden.
Gorden is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Gorden wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gorden slows the pace down in half guard.
Gorden has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Gorden.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gorden's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gorden's back!
Smith working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Smith thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Gorden breaks Smith's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Gorden postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Gorden seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Smith keeping full guard, as Gorden tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorden has gone for a leg lock! Smith slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gorden's guard.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gorden tries to strike from the bottom.
Gorden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith trying to control but Gorden is working from the bottom.
Gorden throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gorden is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gorden working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gorden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gorden will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Smith trying to control but Gorden is working from the bottom.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Gorden throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Smith being controlled here momentarily.
Gorden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Gorden dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gorden chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Gorden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gorden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Gorden tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Gorden keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gorden throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smith misses with the body kick
and Gorden counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a double jab
letting Gorden counter with a right hand.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gorden.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a front kick aimed at Gorden's knee but Gorden avoids it well.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Gorden counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.
Gorden passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gorden passes to full mount!
Gorden wants to finish this one by submission but Smith is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gorden.
Gorden has control of Smith's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Smith regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gorden lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smith hang on?
Gorden connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gorden tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Gorden has a good base and remains in mount.
Gorden with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Smith is in a horrible position here. Gorden smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gorden looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gorden landing strikes from the mount and Smith is in trouble!
Ben Gorden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith is looking to improve his position but Gorden isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorden controlling from the full mount.
Gorden fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gorden is landing with some decent strikes but Smith is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Smith can't escape the position.
Gorden looking for a guillotine from mount but Smith is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
Ben Gorden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorden has hold of Smith's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Smith manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Smith is looking to improve his position but Gorden isn't that keen on the idea.
Smith tries to lock up and control but Gorden gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gorden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Robert Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gorden punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gorden scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gorden is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smith can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Smith throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Gorden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gorden 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Gorden!
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