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UCF 4 Maia Vs Jones PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pat Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Canses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rob Canses is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pat Marshall!
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, Rob Canses!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall tries to clinch up.
Canses closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Marshall tries to buck Canses off but Canses is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Marshall is working hard here to advance position.
Canses grinds an elbow into Marshall's temple.
Canses lands a decent elbow from side control.
Marshall on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marshall tries to get out of the position.
Canses is chipping away with strikes.
Marshall takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marshall is working to avoid the ground and pound but Canses connects with a decent elbow.
Canses tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Canses throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
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Marshall takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Marshall knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Canses on the ground.
Canses passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Marshall!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall working to try and regain half guard.
Marshall tries to hold on but Canses pushes him away.
Canses has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Marshall's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canses lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Canses fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Canses prevents Marshall from getting the reversal.
Canses postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Marshall looks a forlorn figure.
Canses is landing with some decent strikes but Marshall is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Canses lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall is working to get back to half guard.
Canses pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshall tries to hold on but Canses postures up.
Marshall is breathing heavily.
A nice elbow there by Canses.
Canses lands with some strikes.
BOOM! Canses connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marshall is looking to improve his position but Canses isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canses is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Marshall can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Canses working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Canses unloading with bombs!
Marshall tries to reverse the position but Canses maintains control.
Canses in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Canses is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Marshall can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Marshall taking shots to the head.
Canses should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Canses scoring with strikes but Marshall is staying in there.
Marshall wants to hold on but Canses pushes him away.
Canses has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marshall is looking to get to half guard.
Canses with the ground and pound from mount.
Marshall really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Canses with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall can't escape the position.
Canses pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Marshall is desperately trying to improve his position but Canses has a good base and remains in mount.
Marshall takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Marshall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Canses lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Marshall hang on?
Marshall is wriggling around trying to escape.
Canses lands a heavy elbow.
Canses landing strikes from the mount.
Canses lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Canses sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
A nice elbow there by Canses.
Marshall tries to hold on but Canses pushes him away.
Canses landing strikes from the mount and Marshall is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Marshall tries to lock up and control but Canses gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Canses unloading with bombs!
Canses landing strikes from the mount.
Marshall avoids a series of strikes thrown by Canses.
Canses fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Marshall avoids a series of strikes thrown by Canses.
Marshall is looking to get to half guard.
Canses postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Marshall looks a forlorn figure.
Marshall wants to control but Canses is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Canses landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Canses 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.
Marshall drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Canses is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Marshall's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Marshall working Canses over with strikes.
Marshall is looking to advance position but Canses won't allow it.
Canses is looking for a sweep. Marshall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Canses tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Marshall is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Marshall blocks the strikes from Canses.
Canses tries to roll over but Marshall keeps him under control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Canses as he jumps to the side.
Marshall scores a takedown into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canses is squirming around, avoiding Marshall's attempts to control the action.
Canses gets back to half guard.
Canses wants to get back to full guard.
Marshall tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Canses is refusing to be controlled, as Marshall sits in half guard.
Marshall prevents Canses from improving his position.
Marshall is looking to take a break and control but Canses is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Canses is looking to improve his position.
Canses flails away from the bottom but he's not doing 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.
Canses missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Marshall drives through with a takedown into guard.
Canses looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marshall is one step ahead there.
Marshall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marshall is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Marshall trying to control the position from guard on top but Canses is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canses scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Canses lands a decent shot there.
Canses looking for a sweep. Not yet Canses, not yet.
Marshall trying to control but Canses is working from the bottom.
Marshall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Marshall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Canses. No joy for Marshall on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pat Marshall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marshall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Canses drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Canses postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Canses preventing the sweep.
Marshall pulls Canses in close to prevent any damage.
Canses postures up.
Canses working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Marshall is adopting a defensive guard.
Marshall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Canses is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canses postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Canses working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Canses working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Marshall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Canses is one step ahead there.
Marshall managing to control the position.
Canses is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Canses throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Marshall bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Canses tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Marshall dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Canses tries to clinch up but Marshall circles away and keeps his distance.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Canses as he jumps to the side.
Marshall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown but Canses shows good takedown defense.
Canses drives through with a takedown into guard.
Canses postures up in Marshall's guard and throws a big left but Marshall blocks it.
Canses throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marshall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marshall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marshall keeping full guard, as Canses tries to pass.
Canses working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Canses accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Canses preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Canses looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Marshall!
Canses lands with some strikes.
Rob Canses has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Canses connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Canses throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Marshall wants to control but Canses is having none of it.
Marshall can't escape the position.
Canses scoring with strikes but Marshall is staying in there.
Canses scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Marshall?
Canses 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.
Canses landing strikes, looking to finish!
Marshall tries to reverse the position but Canses maintains control.
Canses lands a nice shot to the head.
Marshall is working to get back to half guard.
Canses working Marshall over with strikes here.
Marshall is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Canses with a couple of short strikes.
Canses thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Marshall really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Canses looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Marshall is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Canses.
Marshall is trying desperately to improve position.
Canses punishing his opponent with strikes.
Marshall wants to hold on but Canses pushes him away.
Marshall is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canses working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Marshall is bucking up trying to escape but Canses cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Canses throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Canses looking to finish with strikes here!
Canses looking to finish with strikes here!
Poor strikes thrown by Canses there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Canses thowing shots but they're missing.
Marshall is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Canses is landing with some decent strikes but Marshall is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
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.
Canses tries to push Marshall's head away but Marshall is holding on tight.
Marshall tries to hold on but Canses pushes him away.
Canses scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Marshall wants to control but Canses is having none of it.
Canses lands a heavy elbow.
Marshall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Canses.
Canses working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Canses working the ground and pound effectively.
Marshall is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Canses comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Canses has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Canses!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between deacon james (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lynikif Rodward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rodward's choice of entrance music: Pod - Alive . Lynikif Rodward has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with deacon james's chin.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, deacon james!
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, Lynikif Rodward!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
james throws a left that rocks Rodward and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! james dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Rodward regain composure!
Rodward is rocked!
It looks like Lynikif Rodward has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
james is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Rodward is trying to escape and james transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Rodward is forced to tap! Nice work there by james! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). deacon james!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Kotuhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Durham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kotuhu comes to the cage accompanied by Are You Ready For This. Durham has chosen Downstait - Beat you down as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Kotuhu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Durham!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kotuhu shoots in for a double leg but Durham sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lucas Kotuhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kotuhu misses with a wild combination.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Durham has eaten all the pies!
Kotuhu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kotuhu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Durham moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Durham has managed to clinch.
Kotuhu tries to break the clinch but Durham is controlling the position.
Durham wants a takedown but no success here.
Durham pressing his opponent against the cage.
Durham is trying to break free.
Durham fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kotuhu tries to pull guard but Durham holds him up against the cage and eventually Kotuhu drops back down to his feet.
Durham gets control of Kotuhu's arms and successfully pulls guard. Durham will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Durham lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kotuhu!
Durham working for a guillotine from mount but Kotuhu is in no mood to give up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durham throws a wild left hand from mount and Kotuhu manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Durham has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Durham tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kotuhu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kotuhu is staying active underneath Durham, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Durham is trying to work for a kimura but Kotuhu is defending well.
Kotuhu is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durham trying to control from half guard but Kotuhu is working away.
Durham stops Kotuhu from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Durham is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Durham has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kotuhu defend it? Durham steps over the head and cranks it - Kotuhu is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Durham!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Durham!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimbo Slice acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Sparks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kimbo Slice!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparks shoots in but Slice avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sparks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slice swivels and escapes.
Sparks blocks a head kick by Slice.
Sparks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Sparks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slice closes the distance and clinches up with Sparks, looking for a takedown. Slice pushes Sparks against the cage but Sparks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sparks looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sparks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Slice tries to kick Sparks off but Sparks keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sparks wants to take a breather but Slice is having none of it.
Slice wants to control but Sparks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Slice really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sparks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Slice lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice lands with a few short shots to the body.
Slice is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Slice wants to get back to his feet.
Sparks working the head and body with strikes.
Sparks wants to control but Slice is keeping him busy.
Sparks winds up and cracks Slice with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Slice avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sparks.
Slice wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Sparks there.
Slice has hold of Sparks's hands but Sparks slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Slice is staying active underneath Sparks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Slice wants to get back to his feet.
Slice looks gassed!
Sparks lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sparks stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparks is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sparks slows the pace down in half guard.
Sparks takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Slice is trying to maintain the position but Sparks is very close to passing his half guard.
Sparks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slice throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Slice trying to control from the bottom.
Slice is staying active underneath Sparks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks working the head and body with strikes.
Sparks takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sparks passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Slice!
A nice elbow there by Sparks.
Slice throwing hammer fists to the chest of Sparks. What's that going to do exactly?
Sparks in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sparks working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Slice turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Sparks off and cradles Slice's limp body as Sparks celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Jimmy Sparks!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Bridges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muay Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bridges comes to the cage accompanied by Damian Marley - welcome to jamrock. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeff Bridges!
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, Muay Thai!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bridges clinches up against the cage.
Thai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thai misses with an elbow over the top.
Bridges is working for takedown but Thai is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bridges goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thai prevents it.
Thai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bridges changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thai tries to avoid it but Bridges manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thai to the ground. Thai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Bridges. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thai bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bridges struggling a bit here.
Bridges is trying to get back to half guard.
Bridges is trying to escape the position but Thai is controlling the position.
Thai stands up.
Thai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Thai slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thai preventing the sweep.
Thai stands up and waves to Bridges to follow him.
Bridges tries for a takedown but Thai circles away easily
and Thai counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bridges is breathing heavily.
Bridges gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thai sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thai decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai feints and as Bridges raises his hands in defense, Thai changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thai wanted to stand there but Bridges had control of the position.
Bridges had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Thai is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Bridges Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Thai's back instead.
Bridges looking for the choke but no joy.
Bridges is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Thai defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thai manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bridges's guard. Nice work there by Thai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridges wants to sweep but no luck.
Bridges is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bridges is keeping the position for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thai lands a head kick. Bridges smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bridges throws a head kick that misses
and Thai counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bridges manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Thai is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bridges throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bridges jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Thai manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bridges tries to advance to mount but can't.
Thai wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bridges advances to full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muay Thai dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Thai tries a head kick but it misses.
Bridges misses with a body shot
and Thai counters with a nice kick to the body.
Thai throws a nice head kick!
Jeff Bridges is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bridges throws a head kick that misses
and Thai counters with a left to the body.
Thai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thai misses with a two punch combination.
Nice shot by Thai.
Thai looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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!
Bridges looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thai trying to control but Bridges is working from the bottom.
Bridges is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thai stopping the sweep attempt from Bridges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridges looking for subs off his back but Thai has passed one foot through into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thai prevents Bridges from improving his position.
Thai stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bridges to get to his feet.
Bridges takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bridges shoots and misses
and Thai finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thai lands in his opponent's guard.
Thai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thai postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thai wants to get up but he can't break Bridges's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Thai trying to control but Bridges is working from the bottom.
Bridges escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thai has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bridges is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridges looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thai's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bridges wants to sweep but no luck.
Bridges lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Thai!
Thai sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bridges seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai is looking to improve his position.
Bridges seems to be looking for submissions.
Thai makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Bridges misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thai throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thai.
Bridges throws a lazy head kick
and Thai counters with a head kick. That will keep Bridges thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thai throws a lazy head kick
and Bridges counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Muay Thai has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bridges wants to take a breather but Thai is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muay Thai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Bridges tries to close the distance and clinch but Thai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Horrible takedown by Bridges or perhaps it was just good defense by Thai which made him look bad.
Bridges is looking to clinch.
Thai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Thai throws a head kick that half lands.
Thai lands a head kick. Bridges smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thai.
Thai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The referee calls for Thai to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knees to the body from Thai.
Thai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bridges lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bridges tries for a takedown but Thai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick from Thai lands but Bridges takes it in his stride.
Thai throws a leg kick which misses Bridges's front leg but catches the back leg as Bridges tries to avoid it.
Thai instigates a clinch.
Bridges breaks from the clinch.
Bridges throws a lazy head kick
and Thai counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bridges throws a head kick that misses
and Thai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bridges's knee momentarily.
A low kick from Bridges misses
and Thai counters with a nice body kick.
Thai scores with a kick to the midsection.
Thai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bridges's head.
Bridges shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Bridges. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bridges gets caught flat footed, as Thai shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bridges manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thai manages to get himself to full guard.
Thai pushes Bridges off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bridges throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thai counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bridges throws a head kick that misses
and Thai counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bridges is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Thai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bridges wants to clinch but Thai slips to the side
and Thai counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bridges's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bridges looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thai gets to his feet. Bridges looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bridges swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bridges throws a head kick that misses
and Thai counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thai stands and steps away. Bridges gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Thai lands a high kick!
Thai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick from Bridges lands but Thai takes it in his stride.
Jeff Bridges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bridges shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thai counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridges throws a lazy head kick
and Thai counters with a good low kick that Bridges was not able to check.
Thai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bridges blocks the body kick.
Bridges throws a sloppy head kick
and Thai counters with a nice body kick.
Thai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jeff Bridges has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bridges throws a leg kick but Thai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bridges takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bridges will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Thai lands a head kick!
Bridges gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thai counters with a head kick. That will keep Bridges thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Thai lands a front kick.
Bridges misses with a head kick.
Thai avoids the head kick by Bridges.
Bridges shoots in but no luck this time.
Thai lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bridges looks to clinch
and Thai counters with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai cracks Bridges with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A low kick from Bridges is predictable there
and Thai counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A head kick by Bridges misses
and Thai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Thai drives through and clinches with Bridges against the cage.
Thai looking to slow down the pace here.
Thai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bridges throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bridges is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bridges looking to throw knees to the head but Thai is blocking nicely.
Thai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick by Bridges misses
and Thai counters with a single leg into guard. Bridges didn't expect that.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bridges is on top in guard.
Muay Thai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thai wants to stand and escape but Bridges is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muay Thai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thai has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 26:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muay Thai!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Modelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Teixeira might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eu quero ver o oco - Ramundos. 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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22
239 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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18
255 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Decent 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Teixeira!
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, Matt Modelo!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teixeira has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Modelo lands with an overhand left.
Good exchange - Modelo coming out on top.
Modelo rushes Teixeira and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Modelo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Teixeiras head.
It looks like Felipe Teixeira has been cut.
Modelo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Teixeira has him pressed against the cage.
Modelo is trying to break the clinch but Teixeira has him pressed against the cage.
Modelo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Modelo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Teixeira is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Modelo to the mat. Modelo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Modelo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Teixeira is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Modelo trying to keep a closed guard but Teixeira is proving a slippery customer.
Modelo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Teixeira is controlling him.
Modelo is trying to control the position but Teixeira postures up.
Teixeira postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Modelo trying to strike off his back.
Teixeira trying to control but Modelo is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Modelo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Teixeira wants to control from the top but Modelo keeps moving.
Teixeira preventing the sweep.
Teixeira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Modelo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Teixeira is controlling him.
Teixeira passes Modelo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Teixeira stops Modelo from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Modelo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Modelo forces Teixeira back against the cage and clinches.
Modelo scores with a shoulder strike.
Teixeira pulls Modelo into guard.
Modelo with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Modelo's guard.
Modelo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Modelo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Teixeira manages to get himself to full guard.
Modelo looks gassed!
Modelo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Modelo throws a big right hand that misses.
Modelo wants to control from the top but Teixeira keeps moving.
Modelo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Teixeira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Teixeira managing to control the position.
Teixeira manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Teixeira has taken the fight to the clinch.
Modelo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Teixeiras head.
Teixeira has Modelo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Modelo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Modelo wants to get back to striking at distance but Teixeira won't allow it.
Teixeira tries to pull guard but Modelo won't allow it.
Modelo lands a left hand.
Modelo lands with a right to the head.
Teixeira changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Modelo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Teixeira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teixeira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Modelo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Modelo doesn't manage to clinch there - Teixeira circles away.
Modelo with a jab.
Modelo misses with a double jab.
Modelo misses with a two punch combination.
Modelo scores with a one two! Teixeira had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Matt Modelo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Modelo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Modelo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Modelo.
Teixeira closes the distance and clinches up with Modelo, looking for a takedown. Teixeira pushes Modelo against the cage but Modelo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Modelo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matt Modelo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Modelo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Modelo jabs Teixeira right on the nose. Teixeira blinks but takes it well.
Modelo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Teixeira closes the distance and clinches up with Modelo, looking for a takedown. Teixeira pushes Modelo against the cage but Modelo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A nice combination there by Modelo.
Modelo moves into the clinch successfully.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Modelo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Modelo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Modelo.
Modelo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Modelo has had enough of the clinch but Teixeira keeps him there for the moment.
Modelo has had enough of the clinch but Teixeira keeps him there for the moment.
Modelo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Teixeira is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Modelo to the mat. Modelo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Modelo keeping moving, preventing Teixeira from controlling successfully.
Modelo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Teixeira!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Modelo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Felipe Teixeira'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.
Teixeira has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Modelo has closed the distance and engaged Teixeira in a clinch.
Modelo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Teixeira manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Modelo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Modelo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Teixeira doesn't seem bothered though.
Teixeira takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Modelo digs a good body shot into Teixeira's ribs.
Modelo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Modelo lands a slapping body shot.
Teixeira finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Teixeira wants to clinch up but Modelo keeps it at a distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Modelo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Teixeira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Modelo swivels and escapes.
Modelo scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Modelo connects with a looping right hand.
Modelo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Modelo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Modelo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Modelo as Teixeira shoots in.
Teixeira has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Modelo finds it's way round the side to connect with Teixeira's head.
Modelo darts in and clinches Teixeira up against the cage.
Modelo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Modelo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Modelo is trying to break the clinch but Teixeira has him pressed against the cage.
Modelo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Modelo wants to get back to striking at distance but Teixeira won't allow it.
Modelo lands a left hand.
Modelo lands a left hand.
Modelo digs a right hand into Teixeira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Teixeira's gas tank.
Modelo manages to break the clinch.
A cross from Modelo lands.
Modelo moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Teixeira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teixeira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Modelo walks away with a smile on his face. Teixeira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Modelo darts in and clinches Teixeira up against the cage.
Modelo is trying to break the clinch but Teixeira has him pressed against the cage.
Teixeira prevents Modelo from breaking the clinch.
Modelo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Modelo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Teixeira fails to pull guard.
Modelo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Modelo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Teixeira prevents Modelo from breaking the clinch.
Teixeira fails to pull guard.
Modelo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Modelo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Modelo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The referee calls for Modelo to work.
Modelo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Teixeira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Felipe Teixeira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Modelo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jab by Modelo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira tries to clinch up.
Modelo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Teixeira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Modelo as he avoids it easily.
Modelo with a nice cross.
Teixeira takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Modelo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Teixeira.
Modelo connects with a single shot there.
Decent striking displayed by Modelo there.
Modelo takes the fight into the clinch.
Modelo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Teixeira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Modelo walks away with a smile on his face. Teixeira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Modelo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Teixeira looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Teixeira pulls guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Modelo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Teixeira trying to control the position.
Modelo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Teixeira trying to control the position.
Modelo wants to stand but Teixeira has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Modelo preventing the sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teixeira doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Teixeira has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Modelo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Modelo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Teixeira. Teixeira circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Modelo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Felipe Teixeira's cut.
That's time! Teixeira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Modelo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Modelo closes the distance and clinches.
Teixeira lands an elbow just above Modelo 's eye.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Modelo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Modelo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Teixeira lands a knee to the body.
Teixeira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Modelo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Modelo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Teixeira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Modelo manages to avoid it.
Modelo wants to clinch up but Teixeira keeps it at a distance.
Modelo throws a series of punches but Teixeira moves out of range.
Teixeira fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Modelo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Modelo cracks Teixeira with an open hand slap.
Teixeira takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira shoots in but no luck this time.
Jab from Modelo.
Modelo has closed the distance and engaged Teixeira in a clinch.
Modelo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Modelo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Teixeira up against the cage.
Modelo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice cross by Modelo.
Modelo connects with a right hand. Teixeira shakes it off.
Modelo scores with the left hand. Teixeira knows he should have avoided that one.
Teixeira shoots in but Modelo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Teixeira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Modelo has Teixeira up against the cage in a clinch.
Modelo is trying to break free.
Modelo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Modelo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Teixeira has him pressed against the cage.
Modelo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Modelo throws out a powerful jab.
Modelo misses with a few strikes there.
Teixeira walks into a jab.
Modelo with a nice cross.
Modelo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Modelo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Teixeira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Modelo avoids the body shot from Teixeira.
Modelo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Modelo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Teixeira drops his hands momentarily and Modelo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Teixeira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Modelo tries to avoid it but Teixeira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Modelo to the ground. Modelo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A jab lands there for Modelo.
Modelo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Teixeira.
Modelo scores with a three punch combo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Modelo lands with a nice body punch.
Modelo instigates a clinch.
Modelo has had enough of the clinch but Teixeira keeps him there for the moment.
Modelo is looking to break free of the clinch but Teixeira has double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Modelo.
Modelo prevents Teixeira from breaking the clinch.
Modelo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Teixeiras head.
Modelo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Modelo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Teixeira's hands.
Modelo moves into the clinch successfully.
Teixeira is trying to stall.
Teixeira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Teixeira tries to score a body lock takedown but Modelo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Modelo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Modelo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Modelo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A lazy left from Modelo finds it's target.
No joy there for Teixeira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Teixeira.
Good exchange - Modelo coming out on top.
Modelo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Teixeira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A punch lands to the side of Teixeira 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Donk. Modelo catches Teixeira right on the button with a cross.
Teixeira shoots in and drives through. Modelo sprawls well.
Modelo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Modelo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Modelo drives through and clinches with Teixeira against the cage.
Modelo manages to break the clinch.
Felipe Teixeira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teixeira takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Matt Modelo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Modelo moves into the clinch.
Teixeira looking to throw knees to the head but Modelo is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Modelo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Modelo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Modelo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simo Katama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Montanna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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21
265 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Simo Katama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Montanna!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Montanna or perhaps it was just good defense by Katama which made him look bad.
Katama swats away the attempt to clinch by Montanna.
Katama shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Montanna is looking to improve his position but Katama isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Katama throwing strikes here but Montanna is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Montanna tries to lock up and control but Katama gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Montanna squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katama avoids the attempt from Montanna to control.
Montanna might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Katama kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Montanna regains half guard.
Montanna is pressing down on Katama's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Montanna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Katama postures up in Montanna's guard and throws a big left but Montanna blocks it.
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.
Montanna is trying to control the position but Katama postures up.
Katama has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Montanna throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Montanna looks gassed!
Montanna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Katama is looking to work some ground and pound but Montanna has wrist control.
Katama lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katama working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Montanna's head.
Katama landing with the ground and pound.
Katama postures up in Montanna's guard and throws a big left but Montanna blocks it.
Montanna keeping moving, preventing Katama from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Montanna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Katama is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montanna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Katama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Katama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Katama stands up over Montanna, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Katama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Montanna works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Montanna is working an open guard so Katama takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simo Katama dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Katama fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Montanna, pushing him back against the cage.
Montanna jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Katama walks away with a smile on his face. Montanna gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Montanna sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Montanna with a lazy takedown attempt
so Katama counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Montanna avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Katama is looking to work some ground and pound but Montanna has wrist control.
Katama postures up and lands a big shot to Montanna's brow.
Katama knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Montanna on the ground.
Katama lands a couple of elbows.
Katama postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montanna managing to control the position.
Montanna is breathing heavily.
Katama lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Katama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Katama wanted to stand there but Montanna had control of the position.
Katama throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Montanna escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Katama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Montanna trying to control the position.
Katama is looking to stand up but Montanna won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Katama's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Katama postures up and lands a big shot to Montanna's brow.
Katama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Montanna works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Katama landing with the ground and pound.
Katama decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Montanna, up you get!
Montanna shoots and misses
and Katama counters with a shoot takedown. Montanna fights it but they end up in guard.
Simo Katama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Montanna.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katama trying to control the position from guard on top but Montanna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montanna trying to control the position.
Katama postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Katama wants to control from the top but Montanna keeps moving.
Katama gets to his feet. Montanna looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simo Katama dominated that second round.
That's time! Katama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Katama clinches up against the cage.
Montanna is working for takedown but Katama is calmly controlling the position for now.
Katama connects with a nasty looking knee right to Montanna's face.
It looks like Jimmy Montanna has been cut.
Montanna misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Montanna wants to get back to striking at distance but Katama won't allow it.
Montanna tries to score a body lock takedown but Katama shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Montanna is looking to control Katama's arms but Katama gets an underhook and turns him. Now Montanna has his back to the cage.
A short left from Katama.
Katama gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Katama looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Katama lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Katama is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Montanna takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katama slips a nice elbow through Montanna's hands, connecting with Montanna's forehead.
Montanna is trying to maintain the position but Katama is very close to passing his half guard.
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.
Katama slips a nice elbow through Montanna's hands, connecting with Montanna's forehead.
Katama missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Montanna is trying to control but can't.
Montanna tries to roll over but Katama keeps him under control.
Katama looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katama blocks the strikes from Montanna.
Katama seems to be working for a kimura but Montanna defends the submission attempt.
Katama not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Katama missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Katama not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Katama working over Montanna with some ground and pound. Montanna looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Montanna wants to control but Katama is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Katama wants to stand up but Montanna is controlling the position.
Montanna tries to get to full guard but Katama has control of the leg.
Jimmy Montanna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Katama is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Montanna sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simo Katama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Katama has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:25
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simo Katama!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Little Druida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghost Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ghost Emelianenko has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Little Druida's chin.
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204 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Little Druida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ghost Emelianenko !
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Emelianenko stands up out of the half guard.
Druida scores with a takedown into Emelianenko 's guard.
Emelianenko pulls Druida in close to his closed guard and prevents Druida from doing any damage or advancing position.
Emelianenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Emelianenko had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Druida is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Emelianenko Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Druida's back instead.
Druida trying to control the position but Emelianenko manages to sink in the hooks.
Druida is keeping busy.
Druida manages to reverse the position and now he's in Emelianenko 's guard. Nice work there by Druida.
Emelianenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Emelianenko looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Druida can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Druida tries to free his leg and advance position but Emelianenko is retaining full guard.
Druida slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Druida in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
An elbow from Druida crashes against the mat.
Emelianenko is not content to let Druida control the position.
Druida working the ground and pound but Emelianenko is defending the strikes.
Druida is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Emelianenko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Emelianenko can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Emelianenko tries to buck Druida off but Druida is having none of it.
Druida has an Americana. Emelianenko didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Druida is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Druida hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Little Druida!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wellington Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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179 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wellington Maia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones feints and as Maia raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Maia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maia trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maia manages to get himself to full guard.
Jones is pushing down on Maia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maia is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jones is looking for a kimura but Maia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maia is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maia sees it coming and defends easily.
Jones is trying for a kimura here. Maia looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Jones wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andy Jones!
Andy Jones is the new welterweight champion!
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