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ECA - Natural Selection PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Stallone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite 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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gary Stallone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Dux!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Dux with that takedown attempt.
Stallone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Frank Dux has been cut.
Dux shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stallone misses with the combination.
Stallone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dux on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stallone lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Stallone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dux wants to clinch up but Stallone keeps it at a distance.
Stallone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dux circles away quickly and effectively.
Gary Stallone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dux tries to clinch up but Stallone circles away and keeps his distance.
Stallone lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stallone.
That has opened up Frank Dux's cut even more.
Dux looks gassed!
Stallone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stallone tries to bum rush Dux with a series of wild strikes but Dux uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gary Stallone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stallone.
Dux scores a takedown into full mount!
Stallone is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Dux throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
BOOM! Dux connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Stallone wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Dux putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dux has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stallone is squirming around, avoiding Dux's attempts to control the action.
Stallone trying desperately to get to his feet.
Dux working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Stallone is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dux content just to control the position here.
Stallone is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Dux looking to control but Stallone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stallone is trying to stand.
Dux with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
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.
Stallone wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Dux looking to control but Stallone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stallone tries to buck Dux off but he can't manage it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Stallone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Dux's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dux shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stallone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dux circles away quickly and effectively.
Dux shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Dux tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stallone really wants to buck Dux off and get back to his feet.
Stallone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dux on the ground.
Dux is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux looking to control but Stallone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dux might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stallone kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Stallone has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dux's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Stallone is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dux is looking to control Stallone but Stallone is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Stallone covering up well under a series of strikes from Dux.
Dux lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Stallone controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Stallone staying busy and making it hard for Dux to control.
Stallone is trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dux's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Dux is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Stallone wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Dux is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Stallone looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Dux looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Stallone wants to get back to his feet.
Dux is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dux is looking to control Stallone but Stallone is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Dux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Dux's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dux has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dux takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dux has managed to clinch.
Dux tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stallone just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Dux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Stallone does no damage.
Stallone throws a series of strikes that have Dux backpedaling.
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!
Stallone's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Stallone duly obliges.
Dux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stallone.
Gary Stallone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stallone.
Gary Stallone is winning the standup battle so far.
Stallone lands with a hook. Dux tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The cut above Frank Dux's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Stallone.
Stallone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stallone cracks Dux with an open hand slap.
Dux wants to clinch up but Stallone keeps it at a distance.
Stallone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stallone goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jab by Stallone.
Stallone lands a lovely overhand right.
Stallone cracks Dux with a good jab.
Stallone tries to bum rush Dux with a series of wild strikes but Dux uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dux fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stallone scores with a three punch combo!
Stallone looks to land a combination. Dux sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stallone tries to bum rush Dux with a series of wild strikes but Dux uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stallone throws a nice looking combination but Dux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice jab there from Stallone.
Stallone misses with a series of wild punches.
Stallone misses with a wild combination.
Dux scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dux drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stallone keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux is stalling in the full guard.
Dux trying to control but Stallone is working from the bottom.
Stallone is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dux is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dux tries to free his leg and advance position but Stallone is retaining full guard.
Dux wants to control from the top but Stallone keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stallone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stallone lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch lands to the side of Dux 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stallone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stallone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Stallone showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stallone has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Stallone!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leo Venanccio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jani A (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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188 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leo Venanccio!
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, Jani A!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venanccio changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. A looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
A manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
A is pressing down on Venanccio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Venanccio is holding on for now.
Venanccio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
A lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
A is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Venanccio defends it well.
A stops Venanccio from getting back to his feet.
A wants to work for an arm triangle but Venanccio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
A seems to be working for a kimura but Venanccio defends the submission attempt.
A seems to be looking for submissions.
A thows a huge punch but Venanccio dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
A looks gassed!
Venanccio wants to get back to full guard.
A throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
A is looking for a kimura but Venanccio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for A to get the leverage.
A looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Venanccio wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Venanccio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Venanccio closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Venanccio lands in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Venanccio frees his head nicely. Oh but A has switched to an armbar! Venanccio is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jani A!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henry Jackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vandis Campeno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Vandis Campeno was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henry Jackman!
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, Vandis Campeno!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campeno lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackman feints and then cracks Campeno's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Campeno down.
Campeno gets caught flat footed, as Jackman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Campeno is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Jackman rolls with it to try and escape but Campeno cranks on the arm and Jackman is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vandis Campeno!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Perlen Panserbane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Carlos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Perlen Panserbane!
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, Roberto Carlos!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlos is looking to clinch.
Carlos is looking to clinch.
A left and a right from Carlos both land. Nice combination.
Panserbane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Panserbane looks for a takedown but Carlos sprawls well.
Carlos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carlos clinches up against the ropes.
Panserbane tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Carlos just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Perlen Panserbane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carlos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carlos looks to land a combination. Panserbane sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Panserbane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carlos gets caught flat footed, as Panserbane shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Carlos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Panserbane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Panserbane preventing the sweep.
Panserbane scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carlos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panserbane trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panserbane is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Panserbane passes into half guard.
Panserbane is looking for a kimura here.
Carlos wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Panserbane is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Panserbane is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Carlos is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Perlen Panserbane!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Augusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tody Garber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garber has chosen Sweet Child O' Mine as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Augusto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tody Garber!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Augusto or perhaps it was just good defense by Garber which made him look bad.
Garber tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Augusto swivels and escapes.
Augusto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Garber manages to get back to half guard.
Augusto trying to control the action but Garber is working from the bottom.
Augusto tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Garber is trying to escape back to his feet but Augusto uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Garber manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Garber wants to improve his position but Augusto is controlling well.
Garber trying to hold on to Augusto's head to control him but Augusto postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garber slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Garber is looking to stand up but Augusto isn't so interested in that idea.
Garber isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Augusto stacks Garber on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Augusto!
You can see the frustration on Garber's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Augusto tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Augusto decides to stand up, so the ref orders Garber to his feet.
Augusto cracks Garber with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Augusto moves into the clinch successfully.
Garber prevents a takedown attempt there.
Augusto is breathing heavily.
Garber manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augusto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Augusto misses with a takedown
and Garber counters with a three punch combo that has Augusto backing up. Augusto nods at Garber to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Augusto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garber shoots in for a takedown but Augusto shows good takedown defense.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garber looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garber closes this distance looking for a takedown but Augusto circles away.
Garber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garber throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Augusto.
Garber throws a head kick but Augusto moves out of range.
Garber misses with a takedown
and Augusto counters with a nice body shot.
Garber with a poor takedown
and Augusto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Garber thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garber tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Augusto throws a head kick that half lands.
Augusto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick by Garber misses
and Augusto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garber looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Augusto puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Garber is looking for a sweep. Augusto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garber holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Garber is not content to let Augusto control the position.
Augusto wants to get back to his feet.
Augusto escapes and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Augusto dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Augusto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Garber scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Garber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Augusto keeps working.
Garber moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Augusto.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Garber controlling from side mount.
Garber tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garber wants to control but Augusto is keeping him busy.
Augusto trying to control but Garber flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Garber is looking for a choke. Augusto gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Augusto manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Garber looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Augusto advances to half guard.
Garber is trying to control but can't.
Garber is pressing down on Augusto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Augusto stopping the sweep attempt from Garber.
Garber throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Garber tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garber bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Augusto's guard.
Augusto keeping moving, preventing Garber from controlling successfully.
Garber's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Augusto pulls Garber in close to prevent any damage.
Garber must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Garber wants to control from the top but Augusto keeps moving.
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.
Augusto wants to sweep here but Garber controlling him for the moment.
Garber wants to stand but Augusto is controlling his posture from full guard.
Garberis looking to pass into half guard but Augusto pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Augusto is in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garber throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tody Garber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Augusto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Garber misses with a series of wild punches.
Augusto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Garber counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Augusto looking to control.
Garber trying to control the position from guard on top but Augusto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garber is stalling in the full guard.
Augusto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garber stands and steps away. Augusto gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augusto moves out of range as Garber throws a body kick.
Garber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garber throws a hook to the side of Augusto's head but Augusto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Augusto rushes Garber and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Augusto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garber just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Garber jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Augusto walks away with a smile on his face. Garber gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dan Augusto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garber tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Augusto counters with a one-two to the body.
Garber misses with a kick to the body.
Augusto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Garber with a lazy takedown attempt
so Augusto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Garber bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Augusto's guard.
Garber is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garber stands and steps away. Augusto gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Augusto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Augusto connects with a body shot.
Augusto avoids the head kick by Garber.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augusto throws a head kick that misses.
A left and a right from Garber both land. Nice combination.
A left and a right from Garber both land. Nice combination.
Garber misses with a series of wild punches.
Garber throws a lazy head kick
so Augusto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Augusto stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Garber throws a head kick that misses
and Augusto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Augusto.
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!
Garber 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.
Augusto trying to control but Garber is working from the bottom.
Garber is wriggling around but Augusto manages to pass to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augusto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Garber wants to improve his position but Augusto is controlling well.
Garber misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Augusto controlling the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garber wants to control but Augusto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Augusto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Augusto has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Augusto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between MMA Tycoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shin Katama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, MMA Tycoon!
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, Shin Katama!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MMA Tycoon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tycoon lands a nice shot that snaps Katama's head back.
Katama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tycoon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Katama counters with a nice body kick.
Tycoon connects with a nice looking jab.
Tycoon throws a lazy right hand but Katama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Katama lands a nice looking body kick.
A head kick misses from Katama.
Katama throws a head kick but Tycoon moves out of range.
Tycoon misses with a low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Tycoon as Katama shoots in.
Tycoon misses with a leg kick
and Katama counters with a good low kick that Tycoon was not able to check.
Tycoon scores with a nice right hand.
Katama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katama throws a sloppy head kick and Tycoon moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Tycoon misses
and Katama counters with a series of strikes. Tycoon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tycoon throws a combination that misses
and Katama counters with a head kick.
Tycoon lands with a nice combination. Katama backs away looking to recover.
A low kick from Tycoon is predictable there
and Katama counters with a head kick.
Tycoon is looking to slow Katama down with leg kicks.
Tycoon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tycoon, right into the meat.
Katama lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tycoon misses with a combination
and Katama counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tycoon won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Katama wants to control but Tycoon is keeping him busy.
Katama tries to stand but Tycoon is controlling his head.
Tycoon tries to buck Katama off but Katama is having none of it.
Katama trying to control the position but Tycoon is working away.
Katama has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A low kick from Tycoon misses
and Katama counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tycoon misses with a leg kick
and Katama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tycoon thinking.
Tycoon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Katama cracks Tycoon with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tycoon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Katama tries to clinch up but Tycoon circles away and keeps his distance.
Tycoon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Katama counters with a good, hard body kick but Tycoon shrugs it off.
Katama throws a head kick that misses.
MMA Tycoon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Katama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tycoon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tycoon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Katama counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tycoon is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tycoon.
Tycoon misses with a combination
and Katama counters with a left and a right that stings Tycoon.
It looks like MMA Tycoon has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon misses with a leg kick
and Katama counters with a nice body shot.
Tycoon is breathing heavily.
Tycoon thows a leg kick but Katama checks it
and Katama counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A low kick from Tycoon misses
and Katama finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A head kick from Katama lands but Tycoon takes it in his stride.
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!
Katama throws a head kick that half lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Katama.
Tycoon misses with a combination
and Katama counters with a two punch combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Katama closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Katama stands up and beckons Tycoon to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shin Katama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on MMA Tycoon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tycoon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Katama counters with a body kick that stops Tycoon in his tracks momentarily.
A low kick from Tycoon is predictable there
and Katama counters with a head kick.
Katama throws a combination. Tycoon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tycoon is rocked!
Katama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Katama fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tycoon.
Tycoon throws a leg kick
and Katama counters with a left and a right that stings Tycoon.
Tycoon throws out a loose jab but Katama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katama lands a head kick. Tycoon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Oh Tycoon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
MMA Tycoon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tycoon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tycoon seems to have got his legs back now.
A chopping leg kick lands by Katama.
Tycoon misses with a combination
and Katama counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Katama.
Tycoon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Katama counters with an inside leg kick.
Tycoon thows a leg kick but Katama checks it
and Katama counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Katama can't break the clinch.
Katama wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tycoon has him pressed against the ropes.
Katama wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tycoon trying to land knees to the body.
Katama is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Tycoon throws an elbow but it misses.
Tycoon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tycoon tries a knee to the head but Katama blocks it.
Katama wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Katama wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Katama blocks an elbow strike.
Tycoon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tycoon prevents Katama from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Tycoon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tycoon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Katama.
Katama blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Tycoon throws an elbow but misses.
Tycoon missing with knees to the body.
Tycoon lands a damaging elbow.
Katama has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tycoon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tycoon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Katama is looking to break free of the clinch but Tycoon has double underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tycoon.
Katama on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Katama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Katama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Katama moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Tycoon misses
and Katama counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tycoon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Katama on the ground.
Tycoon is looking to stand up but Katama isn't so interested in that idea.
Katama trying to control the position from guard on top but Tycoon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tycoon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Katama working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tycoon's head.
Tycoon trying to keep a closed guard but Katama is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Katama thows a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Katama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Katama is looking to work some ground and pound but Tycoon has wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tycoon swats away the attempt to clinch by Katama.
Tycoon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Katama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tycoon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Katama counters with a left and a right that stings Tycoon.
Katama scores with a leg kick.
A punch combination from Katama misses.
Tycoon thows a leg kick but Katama checks it
and Katama counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Katama stalks Tycoon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tycoon's face. Tycoon staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tycoon misses the jab.
Katama is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shin Katama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on MMA Tycoon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Tycoon throws a leg kick
and Katama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shin Katama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Katama throws a head kick that half lands.
Tycoon swats away the attempt to clinch by Katama.
A low kick from Tycoon is predictable there
and Katama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tycoon thows a leg kick but Katama checks it
and Katama counters with a three punch combo that has Tycoon backing up. Tycoon nods at Katama to acknowledge the strikes.
Tycoon throws a leg kick
and Katama decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tycoon's guard.
Tycoon keeping moving, preventing Katama from controlling successfully.
Katama thows a big elbow that misses.
Tycoon keeping moving, preventing Katama from controlling successfully.
Katama stands and steps away. Tycoon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tycoon wants to clinch up but Katama keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Katama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tycoon throws a combination that misses
and Katama finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A low kick from Tycoon is predictable there
and Katama counters with a slapping leg kick.
Katama moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tycoon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tycoon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Katama scores with a kick to the body.
Tycoon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Katama goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Katama tries to land a front kick but Tycoon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Tycoon misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tycoon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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!
Katama bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Katama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Katama throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Some wild striking there from Katama.
Katama shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tycoon but Tycoon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Katama throws a nice looking combination but Tycoon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Katama.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Tycoon misses
and Katama counters with a good low kick that Tycoon was not able to check.
Tycoon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Katama counters with a nice body shot.
Katama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tycoon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Katama buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Katama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tycoon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice jab there from Katama.
Katama throws a nice head kick!
Katama 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.
Tycoon is trying to keep Katama in close.
Katama is looking to stand up but Tycoon won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katama with a flurry of punches that miss.
Katama gets to his feet. Tycoon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Katama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Katama lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
MMA Tycoon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Katama works over Tycoon's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katama fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tycoon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Katama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Katama has a takedown stuffed.
Shin Katama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MMA Tycoon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shin Katama.
A low kick from Tycoon misses
and Katama counters with a good, hard body kick but Tycoon shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shin Katama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Katama 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 25:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shin Katama!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Gilbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Loblaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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208 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ethan Gilbert!
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, Bob Loblaw!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Loblaw can't find room to land a body shot as Gilbert controls the action.
Gilbert is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Loblaw gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Loblaw manages to pull guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Loblaw is on top in guard.
Loblaw wants to control from the top but Gilbert keeps moving.
Loblaw pushing down on Gilbert's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gilbert knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Loblaw on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Loblaw passes to side control.
Gilbert is pushing Loblaw's head away, looking to escape. Loblaw manages to hold on to the position though.
Loblaw lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Loblaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gilbert keeps working.
Loblaw tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gilbert misses with a strike from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loblaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gilbert keeps working.
Loblaw moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gilbert manages to get back to half guard.
Loblaw missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gilbert on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gilbert throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Loblaw thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gilbert's head.
Loblaw throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gilbert missing with punches from the bottom.
Loblaw is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gilbert!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gilbert swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gilbert tries to reverse the position but Loblaw maintains control.
Gilbert is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loblaw blocks Gilbert's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Loblaw lands a nice shot to the head.
Gilbert can't escape the position.
Loblaw cracks Gilbert with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Loblaw breaks from Gilbert's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Loblaw is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Loblaw extends the arm and Gilbert is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bob Loblaw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Coutinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Bruzzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruzzi has chosen Sepultura - Convicted In Life as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pablo Coutinho!
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, Andre Bruzzi!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Bruzzi. No joy for Coutinho on that attempt.
Pablo Coutinho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coutinho throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bruzzi's waist but Bruzzi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Coutinho off to one side.
Coutinho fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Coutinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coutinho fails with the takedown.
Coutinho shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bruzzi but Bruzzi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Coutinho scores with a takedown into Bruzzi's guard.
Bruzzi wants to get back to his feet but Coutinho is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bruzzi keeping full guard, as Coutinho tries to pass.
Coutinho trying to control the position from guard on top but Bruzzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Coutinho is breathing heavily.
Bruzzi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bruzzi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bruzzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Bruzzi, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coutinho drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Coutinho jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bruzzi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Coutinho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Coutinho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bruzzi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bruzzi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Coutinho!
Coutinho is working to get back to half guard.
Bruzzi scoring with strikes but Coutinho is staying in there.
Bruzzi wants to control the pace but Coutinho is squirming around nicely.
Coutinho really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Coutinho is squirming around, avoiding Bruzzi's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruzzi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Coutinho keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bruzzi avoids the attempt from Coutinho to control.
Coutinho is working to get back to half guard.
Bruzzi looking to finish Coutinho with some ground and pound. This is bad for Coutinho!
Bruzzi working the ground and pound effectively.
Bruzzi breaks from Coutinho's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bruzzi lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho wants to hold on but Bruzzi pushes him away.
Coutinho is squirming around, avoiding Bruzzi's attempts to control the action.
Bruzzi raining down shots from the mount!
Bruzzi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bruzzi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Coutinho really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bruzzi controlling his opponent.
Bruzzi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
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.
The referee warns Coutinho that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bruzzi raining down shots from the mount!
Bruzzi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Coutinho is looking to escape.
Bruzzi looking for a guillotine from mount but Coutinho is having none of it.
Bruzzi wants to control the pace but Coutinho is squirming around nicely.
Coutinho is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Bruzzi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Bruzzi gets the takedown into side control.
Coutinho is trying to control Bruzzi's posture but Bruzzi avoids it.
Who's going to make the next move?
Coutinho manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bruzzi is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coutinho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bruzzi is taking a breather. Coutinho says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coutinho looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Bruzzi pushes past his half guard into mount!
A nice elbow there by Bruzzi.
Bruzzi with good strikes from the mount here!
Coutinho is working to get back to half guard.
Coutinho wants to hold on but Bruzzi pushes him away.
Bruzzi controlling the position easily from mount.
Coutinho is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Coutinho is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bruzzi controlling the pace for now.
Coutinho is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bruzzi prevents Coutinho from getting the reversal.
Bruzzi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Coutinho is looking to escape.
Coutinho working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho wants to control but Bruzzi is having none of it.
Bruzzi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bruzzi tries to control but Coutinho wriggling away.
Bruzzi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bruzzi landing strikes from the mount.
Coutinho is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Andre Bruzzi has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bruzzi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bruzzi unloading with bombs!
Coutinho tries to hold on but Bruzzi pushes him away.
Bruzzi unloading with bombs!
Coutinho wants to hold on but Bruzzi pushes him away.
Bruzzi content just to control the position here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bruzzi blocks Coutinho's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coutinho tries to reverse the position but Bruzzi maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Bruzzi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bruzzi clinches up against the ropes.
Coutinho has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bruzzi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Coutinho fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Coutinho drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bruzzi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Coutinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bruzzi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Coutinho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bruzzi smiles and moves away.
Pablo Coutinho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bruzzi takes the fight into the clinch.
Bruzzi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bruzzi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coutinho is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bruzzi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bruzzi's back!
Bruzzi manages to stand up with Coutinho still on his back. Eventually Coutinho drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Bruzzi punishes Coutinho's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Bruzzi.
Bruzzi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bruzzi showed some decent athleticism there.
Coutinho wants to control but Bruzzi is keeping busy.
Bruzzi working Coutinho over with strikes.
Coutinho wants to control but Bruzzi is keeping busy.
Coutinho moves into full guard.
Bruzzi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Coutinho's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruzzi trying to control but Coutinho is working from the bottom.
Coutinho has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bruzzi should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Coutinho has tightened it up now! Bruzzi should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pablo Coutinho!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cooller Jacke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jari Lehtonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cooller Jacke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jari Lehtonen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lehtonen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jacke looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Lehtonen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Jacke has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lehtonen 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.
Lehtonen wants to stand and escape but Jacke is having none of it.
Lehtonen is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Jacke rolls with it to try and escape but Lehtonen cranks on the arm and Jacke is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jari Lehtonen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergi Lutsenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasily Smyslov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergi Lutsenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vasily Smyslov!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lutsenko swings for the body but Smyslov moves out of range.
Smyslov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lutsenko tries to clinch up but Smyslov circles away and keeps his distance.
Smyslov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Vasily Smyslov has been cut.
Smyslov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smyslov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lutsenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Lutsenko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smyslov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lutsenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lutsenko throws a hook to the side of Smyslov's head but Smyslov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smyslov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lutsenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smyslov manages to avoid it.
Lutsenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Smyslov is just out of range.
Smyslov misses with a takedown attempt - Lutsenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lutsenko looks to throw the jab but Smyslov is out of range.
Lutsenko misses the shot to the body.
Lutsenko throws a nice looking combination but Smyslov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smyslov misses with a body shot.
Lutsenko misses with a body shot.
Lutsenko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smyslov's hands.
Lutsenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smyslov doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Lutsenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lutsenko digs a good body shot into Smyslov's ribs.
Smyslov looks gassed!
Good shot there by Lutsenko.
Smyslov misses with a body punch
and Lutsenko counters with a two punch combo.
Smyslov is rocked!
Lutsenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Smyslov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smyslov is still on wobbly legs! Can Lutsenko finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lutsenko scores with a hook to the body. Smyslov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smyslov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lutsenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lutsenko lands with a nice body punch.
Lutsenko is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lutsenko walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Smyslov drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Lutsenko swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Smyslov's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergi Lutsenko!
Sergi Lutsenko retains his middleweight title!
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