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AFC 74 - Gracie vs. Tap PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Sumerweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Brill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Solid boxing
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Floyd Sumerweather!
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, Gerald Brill!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brill throws a head kick but Sumerweather moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brill. Sumerweather shrugs it off though.
Sumerweather throws a jab but it's blocked by Brill.
Some wild striking there from Sumerweather.
Sumerweather scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brill doesn't seem bothered though.
Sumerweather takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brill misses with a body shot
and Sumerweather cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Gerald Brill has been cut.
Sumerweather looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brill misses with a combination
and Sumerweather cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brill takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sumerweather misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brill.
Sumerweather scores with a jab to the body.
Brill tries a head kick but it misses.
Sumerweather tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brill was well out of range. Poor timing from Sumerweather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumerweather swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brill finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Brill throws a head kick but Sumerweather moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brill misses the body punch
and Sumerweather counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brill throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sumerweather fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brill checks it well.
Brill looks to land a body kick but Sumerweather moved away.
Brill throws a sloppy head kick and Sumerweather moves out of range easily.
Sumerweather scores with a one two! Brill had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Brill looks gassed!
Brill throws a combination that misses
and Brill takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sumerweather lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brill backs up against the cage.
That has opened up Gerald Brill's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sumerweather throws a right and a left that Brill avoids nicely.
Sumerweather tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brill was well out of range. Poor timing from Sumerweather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brill moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gerald Brill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sumerweather lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sumerweather.
Brill tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Brill takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The cut above Gerald Brill's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Brill closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sumerweather counters with a straight right hand.
Brill blocks a leg kick.
Brill tries to land a front kick but Sumerweather steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sumerweather lands with a straight right. Brill didn't see that one coming.
Brill looks to clinch
and Sumerweather counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gerald Brill's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Brill wants to clinch
and Sumerweather counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brill is rocked!
Sumerweather throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sumerweather, as that shot connected.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gerald Brill's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Floyd Sumerweather!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between diet Pepper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie Macomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willie Macomb is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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135 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, diet Pepper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Willie Macomb!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macomb fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Macomb is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
No joy there for Pepper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Macomb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pepper tries to clinch but Macomb is having none of it.
Pepper is looking to clinch.
Macomb shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macomb is looking to take a break and control but Pepper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Macomb is working for a kimura but Pepper is defending it quite comfortably.
Macomb looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macomb is looking for a kimura here.
Macomb winds up and cracks Pepper with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Macomb throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Macomb is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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.
Pepper is looking to escape.
Macomb is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pepper sees it coming and defends easily.
Macomb trying to control from half guard but Pepper is working away.
Macomb is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pepper is just riding it out for now. Macomb eventually gives up the hold.
Macomb looks gassed!
Pepper wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macomb slows the pace down in half guard.
Pepper on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pepper tries to get out of the position.
Macomb works his way into side control.
Pepper is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
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.
Macomb just content to control the position.
Macomb tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Macomb has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Macomb is trying to get an arm triangle but Pepper is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Macomb dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pepper is looking to clinch.
Macomb looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Macomb throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pepper is refusing to be controlled, as Macomb sits in half guard.
Pepper is trying to stand back up but Macomb is controlling him
Macomb thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macomb seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pepper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Macomb is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pepper defends it well.
Macomb wants to free his trapped foot but Pepper is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Macomb is breathing heavily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pepper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Macomb moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pepper tries to clinch there but Macomb circles away.
Macomb throws a head kick that half lands.
Pepper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Macomb avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pepper tries to bum rush Macomb with a series of wild strikes but Macomb uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Macomb showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pepper.
diet Pepper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pepper looks to land a combination but Macomb avoids it well.
Pepper fails to land with a series of punches.
Macomb looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pepper is fending him off so far but Macomb persists. Nope, Pepper circles away and we're back to standing.
Macomb shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pepper's guard.
Pepper is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Macomb is controlling him.
Macomb trying to control the position from guard on top but Pepper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macomb trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Macomb prevents Pepper from getting back to his feet.
Macomb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Macomb is looking to work some ground and pound but Pepper has wrist control.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Macomb clinches up with Pepper and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Pepper's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pepper tries to circle away but Macomb has him pinned against the cage.
Macomb breaks from the clinch.
Macomb on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Macomb shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Pepper avoids a series of strikes thrown by Macomb.
Pepper is bucking up trying to escape but Macomb cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Macomb is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pepper has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pepper really wants to buck Macomb off and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Macomb 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!
Pepper swinging wilding here.
Macomb fails with a takedown attempt.
Pepper misses with the combination.
Pepper misses with a wild combination.
Macomb shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pepper defends it nicely.
Pepper throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pepper misses with the combination.
Macomb shoots in for a takedown but Pepper shows good takedown defense.
diet Pepper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willie Macomb.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macomb shoots in for a double leg but Pepper sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pepper misses with the combination.
Pepper looks to land a combination but Macomb avoids it well.
Pepper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pepper throws a nice looking combination but Macomb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pepper doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Macomb holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Macomb breaks the clinch.
Pepper gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Macomb trying to control the position from guard on top but Pepper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macomb is looking to work some ground and pound but Pepper has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macomb sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Macomb tries to free his leg and advance position but Pepper is retaining full guard.
Macomb wants to control from the top but Pepper keeps moving.
Macomb throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macomb wants to control from the top but Pepper keeps moving.
Pepper wants to get back to his feet but Macomb passes into half guard.
Macomb is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pepper wants to clinch
and Macomb counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pepper's guard now.
Macomb trying to control the position from guard on top but Pepper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pepper wants to stand up but Macomb is controlling him.
Willie Macomb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macomb trying to control but Pepper is working from the bottom.
Macomb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pepper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
diet Pepper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pepper wants to stand and escape but Macomb is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willie Macomb comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Macomb 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willie Macomb!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robert Zhirkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slim Goodbody (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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135 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Zhirkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Slim Goodbody!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhirkov misses with a double jab.
Zhirkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zhirkov throws a chopping leg kick but Goodbody manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zhirkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goodbody defending well as Zhirkov loads up on a big left hand.
Nice takedown defense from Goodbody. No joy for Zhirkov on that attempt.
Goodbody wants to clinch.
Goodbody slips a jab from Zhirkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhirkov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Goodbody tries to clinch there but Zhirkov circles away.
Goodbody tries to clinch but Zhirkov is having none of it.
Zhirkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Goodbody.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodbody shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zhirkov but Zhirkov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zhirkov misses with a wild combination.
Goodbody wants to clinch.
Zhirkov throws a hook but Goodbody blocks it.
Zhirkov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zhirkov misses with a two punch combination.
Goodbody tries to clinch there but Zhirkov circles away.
Zhirkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
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.
Goodbody looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zhirkov misses with an uppercut. Goodbody saw that one coming.
Goodbody slaps away a takedown attempt from Zhirkov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zhirkov looks to throw the jab but Goodbody is out of range.
A jab-cross combination lands for Zhirkov and sends Goodbody crashing to the mat! Zhirkov follows him down to the mat - Goodbody regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Goodbody is rocked!
Goodbody trying to control from the bottom.
Goodbody is still in real trouble! Can Zhirkov finish him?
Goodbody keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Goodbody seems to have recovered his senses.
Goodbody trying to control from the bottom.
Zhirkov works his way into side control.
Zhirkov working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodbody is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zhirkov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Goodbody tries to roll over but Zhirkov keeps him under control.
Zhirkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goodbody keeps working.
Goodbody trying to control but Zhirkov postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhirkov prevents Goodbody from improving his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Goodbody is refusing to be controlled, as Zhirkov sits in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zhirkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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.
Zhirkov with a lazy takedown attempt
so Goodbody counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Zhirkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goodbody pushes down on Zhirkov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Goodbody looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Goodbody is thwarting Zhirkov's attempts to control the position.
Goodbody prevents Zhirkov from improving his position.
Goodbody trying to pass the guard but Zhirkov defending well.
Goodbody is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Zhirkov to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Zhirkov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Robert Zhirkov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zhirkov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zhirkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zhirkov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zhirkov misses with a straight left.
Goodbody tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zhirkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robert Zhirkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodbody wants to clinch.
Goodbody is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zhirkov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhirkov drops Goodbody with a left and a right! Oh, Goodbody is hurt - Zhirkov dives into side control looking to finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodbody tries to buck Zhirkov off but Zhirkov is having none of it.
Goodbody pushes Zhirkov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Zhirkov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Zhirkov is chipping away with strikes.
Goodbody manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Goodbody is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zhirkov trying to control the action but Goodbody is working from the bottom.
Zhirkov uses his free foot to push down on Goodbody's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Goodbody.
Goodbody wants to hold on but Zhirkov pushes him away.
Zhirkov landing strikes from the mount and Goodbody is in trouble!
Goodbody tries to reverse the position but Zhirkov maintains control.
Zhirkov is going olschool here, as he tries to force Goodbody to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Goodbody shrugs it off.
Goodbody has given up his back here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov is hanging on to Goodbody's back as he tries to escape.
Goodbody is breathing heavily.
Zhirkov is working for a rear naked choke. Goodbody is not defending it well and Zhirkov has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Goodbody refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Goodbody's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robert Zhirkov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Barack Obama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zsolt Erdei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erdei is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Funktasztikus feat Animal Cannibals - PMLB 2008. Barack Obama has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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134 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barack Obama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zsolt Erdei!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obama tries to clinch up but Erdei circles away and keeps his distance.
Obama tries to close the distance and clinch but Erdei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Erdei is defended easily by Obama.
Erdei keeps the fight on the outside.
Erdei misses with the combination.
Obama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Erdei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Obama wants to clinch up but Erdei keeps it at a distance.
Obama tries to close the distance and clinch but Erdei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Erdei has taken the fight to the clinch.
Erdei throws a knee to the head but misses.
Erdei with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erdei misses with a knee to the head.
Obama misses with a knee to the head.
Obama tries to land a knee to the head but Erdei blocks with his arms.
Obama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Obama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Erdei goes for a takedown in the clinch but Obama prevents it.
Obama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Erdei blocks it with crossed arms.
Obama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Erdei.
Obama avoiding damage as Erdei throws knees to the body.
Obama misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Erdei takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Erdei looking to stall.
Obama tries a knee to the head but Erdei blocks it.
Obama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Obama really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Obama is breathing heavily.
Obama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Obama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Obama gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Erdei.
Barack Obama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zsolt Erdei.
Erdei tries a knee to the head but Obama blocks it.
Obama with a knee to the head.
Erdei goes for a takedown attempt but Obama pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Obama clinches but Erdei breaks the clinch
and Erdei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Obama keeps the fight on the outside.
Obama clinches but Erdei breaks the clinch
and Erdei counters with a takedown into side control.
Erdei tries to move to mount but Obama blocks the move with his legs.
Erdei is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Obama knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama is pushing Erdei's head away, looking to escape. Erdei manages to hold on to the position though.
Erdei trying to control the position but Obama is working away.
Erdei fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Erdei tries for a kimura but Obama is defending well.
Obama tries to escape but Erdei is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Obama closes the distance but Erdei moves to the side
and Erdei moves into the clinch.
Erdei takes a knee right on the jaw!
Obama landing knees to the head.
Erdei is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Obama is defending well for now.
Obama lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Erdei drops down looking for an ankle pick but Obama pulls his leg out and moves away.
Obama closes the distance looking to clinch
and Erdei counters with an inside leg kick.
Obama closes the distance but Erdei moves to the side
and Erdei counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Erdei.
Erdei wants to control from the top but Obama keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erdei thows a big elbow that misses.
Obama knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Erdei on the ground.
Obama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Obama wants to stand up but Erdei is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Erdei wants to control from the top but Obama keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zsolt Erdei dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Obama gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Obama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Obama scores with a knee to the head.
Obama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Obama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Obama looking to throw knees to the head but Erdei is blocking nicely.
Obama scores with a knee to the head.
Obama takes an elbow to the temple.
Erdei using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Obama has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Obama misses with a knee strike.
Obama keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Erdei's efforts to push away.
A knee to the head by Erdei.
Obama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Erdei blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice elbow from Erdei.
Obama misses with a knee strike.
Erdei goes for a takedown attempt but Obama pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Obama avoids the head kick by Erdei.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Obama tries to clinch but Erdei moves out of range.
Obama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Erdei swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zsolt Erdei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erdei keeps the fight on the outside.
Obama wants to clinch up but Erdei keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Obama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Obama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Erdei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barack Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obama tries to clinch
and Erdei counters with a takedown into side control.
Obama takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Erdei wants to lay and pray for a moment but Obama keeps working.
Erdei is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Obama has escaped the position, nice work there.
Erdei thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama wants to get back to his feet but Erdei drags him back down.
Erdei working the ground and pound but Obama is defending the strikes.
The strikes coming from Erdei are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Obama on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Obama tries to get out of the position.
Obama is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Erdei is controlling him well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Obama closes the distance but Erdei moves to the side
and Erdei holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Obama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Erdei trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erdei looking for a takedown.
Obama misses with a knee strike.
Obama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Erdei has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Obama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Obama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Erdei has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Obama lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Erdei tries to break the clinch but Obama is controlling the position.
A knee to the head by Obama.
Erdei throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Obama blocks it with crossed arms.
Erdei with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Erdei with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Obama misses with a knee strike.
Erdei misses with an elbow over the top.
Obama misses with a knee to the head.
Obama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Obama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Obama tries to land a knee to the head but Erdei blocks with his arms.
Obama misses with a knee strike.
Obama misses with a knee strike.
Obama misses with a knee strike.
Obama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Erdei tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Erdei looking to throw knees to the head but Obama is blocking nicely.
Obama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Obama avoiding damage as Erdei throws knees to the body.
Obama landing knees to the head.
Obama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Erdei is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Obama is defending well for now.
A knee to the head by Erdei.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Erdei takes a knee right on the jaw!
Erdei misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Obama.
Obama misses with a knee to the head.
Erdei misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Obama.
Obama prevents a takedown attempt there.
Barack Obama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zsolt Erdei.
Obama misses with a knee strike.
Obama on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Erdei tries a knee to the head but Obama blocks it.
Erdei looking to stall.
Obama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Obama connects with a nasty looking knee right to Erdei's face.
Erdei with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Obama lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Erdei with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Erdei slowing the pace effectively.
Obama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Obama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Obama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Erdei throws an elbow but it misses.
Erdei is working for takedown but Obama is calmly controlling the position for now.
Obama with a knee to the head.
Obama scores with a knee to the head.
Erdei wants to break the clinch but can't.
Obama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Erdei blocks it with crossed arms.
Erdei misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zsolt Erdei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Erdei circles away from the clinch attempt
and Erdei counters with a nice uppercut.
Obama closes the distance looking to clinch
and Erdei counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Erdei.
Obama will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Erdei is looking to work some ground and pound but Obama has wrist control.
Erdei missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Erdei throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Erdei drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Erdei jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Erdei throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erdei postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Obama is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Erdei, into his guard.
Erdei is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Erdei might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Obama kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Erdei looking for a sweep. Not yet Erdei, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Erdei doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Erdei is looking for a triangle here but Obama uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Zsolt Erdei has got the better of the ground game so far.
Erdei is looking for a sweep.
Obama tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Erdei is looking to regain half guard here but Obama keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Obama tries to clinch
and Erdei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Obama wants to clinch
and Erdei counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zsolt Erdei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erdei trying to control but Obama is working from the bottom.
Erdei loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Erdei stops Obama from standing up.
Obama keeping moving, preventing Erdei from controlling successfully.
Obama is looking to stand up but Erdei isn't so interested in that idea.
Erdei wants to control from the top but Obama 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.
Erdei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Obama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Erdei has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Obama closes the distance and pushes Erdei back into the cage.
Obama landing knees to the head.
Erdei tries a knee to the head but Obama blocks it.
Obama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Erdei takes a knee right on the jaw!
Obama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Erdei misses with a knee strike.
Obama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barack Obama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Erdei breaks from the clinch.
Obama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Erdei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zsolt Erdei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Erdei winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zsolt Erdei!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bob Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tre Tanks (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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137 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bob Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tre Tanks!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanks shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Tanks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tanks's guard.
Johnson trying to control but Tanks is working from the bottom.
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tanks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tanks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanks has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Tanks can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tanks is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Johnson jumps into side control!
Tanks trying to remain calm as Johnson controls from the top position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tanks tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Johnson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tanks looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson just content to control the position.
Tanks is looking for a sweep.
Tanks prevents Johnson from moving into mount.
Johnson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Johnson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Tanks is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Johnson tries to move to mount but Tanks blocks the move with his legs.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tanks, up you get!
Bob Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Tanks counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Johnson's guard now.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanks is fighting to break Johnson's control of his arms but Johnson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tanks defends well.
Tanks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanks working to try and regain half guard.
Tanks wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Tanks staying busy and making it hard for Johnson to control.
Johnson keeps control of the position easily here as Tanks tries to buck him off.
Johnson has the hooks in. Tanks is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Johnson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Tanks breaks Johnson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Johnson controlling the position.
Tanks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson pulls Tanks in close to his closed guard and prevents Tanks from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tanks drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Johnson dives on top into guard.
Johnson stays in close to Tanks's body and controls the position.
Johnson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Bob Johnson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Johnson is staying tight to Tanks's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tanks can't escape the position.
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson looking to control but Tanks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tanks is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea.
Johnson controlling from mount.
Tanks is trying to escape the mount.
Tanks is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tanks hang on?
Bob Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tanks is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Johnson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tanks is surviving well by controlling Johnson's body position as best he can.
Tanks is trying to escape the mount.
Johnson controlling the pace for now.
Tanks is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea.
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.
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Johnson wants to take his opponent's back but Tanks doesn't allow it.
Tanks is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Tanks really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tanks is looking to escape.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Bob Johnson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tanks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the pace.
Johnson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tanks for as long as he can get away with.
Tanks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tanks is keeping the position for now.
Tanks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson passes Tanks's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tanks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tanks keeps working.
Tanks wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Tanks looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Tanks is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson is taking a breather. Tanks 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.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Tanks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson is working for a kimura but Tanks is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Johnson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tanks counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tanks looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Johnson gets back to full guard.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tanks postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Johnson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tanks, into his guard.
Tanks keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Tanks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Bob Johnson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tanks is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Tanks is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson not doing much here.
Tanks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tanks is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controlling the action here.
Tanks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson content to control rather than advance.
Tanks looking for submissions off his back.
Tanks won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Tanks is defending well.
Johnson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tanks is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson not doing much here.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Bob Johnson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Tanks in a clinch.
Johnson jumps guard and drags Tanks to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanks with a nice head shot there.
Tre Tanks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson has control of Tanks's left arm, preventing Tanks from doing any damage.
Tanks tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Tanks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Tanks is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Johnson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Duke LaCrosse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Ramyay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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202 lbs
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195 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duke LaCrosse!
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, Gordon Ramyay!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramyay tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ramyay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramyay misses with a kick to the body.
LaCrosse drops Ramyay with a right and a left! LaCrosse comes rushing in but Ramyay regains his composure and manages to keep LaCrosse in guard.
It looks like Gordon Ramyay has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaCrosse prevents Ramyay from getting back to his feet.
Ramyay is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and LaCrosse dives into side control.
LaCrosse takes a little break here. Ramyay wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ramyay stops LaCrosse from passing to mount.
LaCrosse wants to control but Ramyay is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaCrosse is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ramyay knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
LaCrosse takes a little break here. Ramyay wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
LaCrosse misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ramyay throws LaCrosse to one side and escapes!
LaCrosse throws a nice looking combination but Ramyay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left from LaCrosse misses.
LaCrosse misses with a wild combination.
LaCrosse bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ramyay's head.
LaCrosse moves out of range of the body kick.
Ramyay misses with a head kick.
Ramyay throws a head kick that misses.
LaCrosse thows a left - swing and a miss!
LaCrosse scores with a spinning back kick!
LaCrosse's corner calls for a 1-2. LaCrosse obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaCrosse throws a right and a left that both miss.
LaCrosse lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ramyay plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ramyay looks for the body kick but LaCrosse saw that one coming.
LaCrosse cracks the inside of Ramyay's front leg.
Ramyay looks gassed!
Ramyay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LaCrosse connects with a nice looking jab.
That has opened up Gordon Ramyay's cut even more.
LaCrosse drops Ramyay with a beautiful combination! Ramyay stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - LaCrosse is looking for the KO!
Ramyay is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LaCrosse drops Ramyay with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Ramyay! LaCrosse dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Duke LaCrosse!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Hasselhof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thie Lion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hasselhof kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Nas - Hate me now. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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157 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Hasselhof!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thie Lion!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lion takes the fight into the clinch.
Hasselhof has had enough of the clinch but Lion keeps him there for the moment.
Hasselhof jumps guard.
Hasselhof has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lion drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lion jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lion throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hasselhof works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lion looking to pass the guard.
Lion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lion trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hasselhof's guard.
Hasselhof is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasselhof controls Lion momentarily but Lion frees himself.
Lion is looking to stand up but Hasselhof won't let him.
Lion drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lion jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hasselhof paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hasselhof looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lion shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hasselhof sprawls well. Hasselhof wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lion gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hasselhof swats away the attempt to clinch by Lion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lion moves in looking to clinch but Hasselhof pushes him off.
Lion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hasselhof misses with a two punch combination.
Hasselhof throws a head kick but Lion moves out of range.
Hasselhof circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lion wants to clinch.
Hasselhof fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lion manages to avoid it.
Lion is looking to clinch but Hasselhof is avoiding it.
Lion wants to clinch up but Hasselhof keeps it at a distance.
Hasselhof avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lion clinches.
Hasselhof ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hasselhof no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hasselhof escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lion gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasselhof looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hasselhof is working an open guard so Lion takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hasselhof takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lion gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lion stalling in the clinch but Hasselhof improves position.
Lion lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hasselhof.
Lion cracks Hasselhof with a nice body shot.
Lion lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Lion.
Hasselhof is trying to force a seperation but Lion has the dominant position.
Hasselhof tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hasselhof is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lion.
Lion just leaning against Hasselhof, taking a breather.
Hasselhof wants to break free but Lion has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lion misses with a knee strike.
Lion lands a shot to the body.
Lion scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Lion.
Hasselhof is trying to break the clinch but Lion has him pressed against the cage.
Lion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hasselhof throws a head kick that misses.
Hasselhof circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lion lands a high kick!
Hasselhof throws the kick towards the body but Lion avoids it.
Hasselhof fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lion.
Lion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lion tries to clinch but Hasselhof moves out of range.
Hasselhof blocks a head kick by Lion.
Lion moves in looking to clinch but Hasselhof pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thie Lion 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.
Lion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lion tries to clinch there but Hasselhof circles away.
Lion tries to close the distance and clinch but Hasselhof swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lion is looking to clinch but Hasselhof is avoiding it.
Lion fails to land with a series of punches.
Lion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hasselhof misses with a two punch combination.
David Hasselhof is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lion fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lion moves into the clinch.
Lion misses with a knee strike.
Hasselhof drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lion pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hasselhof changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lion tries to avoid it but Hasselhof manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lion to the ground. Lion escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasselhof tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lion was well out of range. Poor timing from Hasselhof.
Hasselhof keeps the fight on the outside.
Lion doesn't manage to clinch there - Hasselhof circles away.
Lion throws a head kick that Hasselhof semi-blocks.
Lion tries to close the distance and clinch but Hasselhof swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hasselhof misses with a double jab.
Lion is looking to clinch but Hasselhof is avoiding it.
Hasselhof shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lion defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Hasselhof. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hasselhof misses with an uppercut. Lion saw that one coming.
Lion is looking to clinch.
Lion darts in and clinches Hasselhof up against the cage.
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.
Lion lands a nice elbow.
Lion lands an elbow that stopped Hasselhof in his tracks for a moment.
Lion working Hasselhof over with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Lion.
Hasselhof wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lion keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hasselhof's efforts to push away.
Lion lands a nice knee to the body.
Hasselhof letting Lion take a breather here.
Hasselhof takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lion connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hasselhof's face.
Lion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lion lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lion.
Hasselhof misses with a knee strike.
Lion is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lion is leaning against Hasselhof and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thie Lion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lion closes the distance and clinches.
Lion lands a nice shot to the body.
Lion unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hasselhof lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lion missing with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Lion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lion works on Hasselhof's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Hasselhof - that landed with a thud.
Hasselhof tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lion just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lion unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hasselhof tries to pull guard but Lion holds him up against the cage and eventually Hasselhof drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Lion.
Lion has Hasselhof pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lion pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hasselhof tumbling to the mat - Lion dives into Hasselhof's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hasselhof has his foot on Lion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lion works his way back into a safe position though.
Lion stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hasselhof tries to clinch up but Lion circles away and keeps his distance.
Lion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick from Lion lands but Hasselhof takes it in his stride.
Hasselhof misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lion moves into the clinch.
Hasselhof manages to break the clinch.
Hasselhof throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lion wants to clinch but Hasselhof slips to the side
and Hasselhof counters with a right hand to the body.
Lion darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lion is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hasselhof defends it well.
Hasselhof trying to control but Lion postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thie Lion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Hasselhof keeps the fight on the outside.
Lion closes the distance and pushes Hasselhof back into the cage.
Lion keeps control of Hasselhof as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lion looks to clinch
and Hasselhof connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hasselhof shoots in for a double leg but Lion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lion tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hasselhof counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lion!
Lion is looking to get to half guard.
Lion wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hasselhof can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lion is looking to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasselhof prevents Lion from getting the reversal.
Hasselhof tries to control but Lion wriggling away.
Hasselhof is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Lion is in real trouble.
Hasselhof is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Lion taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Hasselhof.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Hasselhof!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jew Doh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morten Iversen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doh kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hurt - NIN. Iversen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Eminem - Bully. Morten Iversen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jew Doh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Morten Iversen!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doh wants to clinch.
Doh tries to clinch there but Iversen circles away.
Doh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Doh.
Iversen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jew Doh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iversen throws the left hand but Doh avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iversen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Iversen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Iversen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A slow jab from Doh misses its intended target.
Iversen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Iversen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Doh counters with a shoot takedown. Iversen fights it but they end up in guard.
Doh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Iversen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doh drops back looking for a leg! Iversen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Iversen manages to kick Doh off! Doh jumps back into Iversen's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doh is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Iversen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Iversen has escaped and now he's on top!
Doh has an active guard here but Iversen has managed to pass into half guard.
Doh is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Iversen pulls his head out easily.
Iversen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Doh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Iversen trying to control the action but Doh is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doh is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Iversen pulls his head out easily.
Iversen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Doh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Doh lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Doh has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Doh looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Iversen there.
Doh tries to roll over but Iversen keeps him under control.
Iversen is looking to take a break and control but Doh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Doh regains full guard. Nicely done.
Doh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Iversen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Iversen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Iversen trying to control the position from guard on top but Doh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iversen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Doh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Iversen defends well.
Doh keeping moving, preventing Iversen from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jew Doh dominated that round.
That's time! Doh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Doh misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Iversen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Doh gets the takedown into side control.
Doh scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Iversen to see if he's OK.
Iversen is looking to regain half guard here but Doh keeps moving and retains side control.
Iversen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Doh's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Iversen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Iversen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Doh is working away from the top position though.
Iversen wants to improve his position but Doh is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Iversen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Doh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Doh's back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Iversen's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Doh wants to escape the position.
Iversen doesn't have the hooks in and Doh manages to turn into his guard.
Iversen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Doh drops back, looking for a kneebar! Iversen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Iversen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Iversen!
Iversen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Doh knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Doh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Iversen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Doh has escaped the position, nice work there.
Doh throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iversen trying to control the action but Doh is working from the bottom.
Doh is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Iversen off and has taken his back!
Doh somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Doh scores with punches from the back.
Doh looking for the RNC.
Iversen just trying to survive but Doh is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doh patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Iversen wants to escape the position.
Doh working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Doh scores with punches and elbows.
Iversen is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Doh off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Iversen breaks Doh's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jew Doh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Iversen wants to pass the guard but Doh is keeping the position.
Doh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jew Doh dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Iversen looks to land a left hand but Doh moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Iversen.
Doh slips a straight right by Iversen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doh misses the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Iversen. No joy for Doh on that attempt.
Iversen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doh slips a jab and a cross from Iversen.
Doh tries to clinch up
and Iversen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Iversen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Iversen misses its intended target.
Doh closes the distance looking to clinch
and Iversen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doh pushes Iversen up against the cage in a clinch.
Doh misses with a punch on the inside.
Doh has a couple of punches blocked by Iversen.
Doh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doh keeps control of Iversen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Iversen breaks the clinch.
Doh fails with the takedown.
Doh fails with the takedown
and Iversen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jew Doh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Iversen scores with a four punch combination!
Doh throws a jab but it's blocked by Iversen.
Iversen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doh.
Doh misses with a combination
and Iversen counters with a three punch combo that has Doh backing up. Doh nods at Iversen to acknowledge the strikes.
Iversen works Doh's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iversen misses with a series of wild punches.
Doh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Iversen.
Doh closes the distance but Iversen moves to the side
and Iversen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Good exchange - Iversen coming out on top.
Iversen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Doh counters by moving into the clinch.
Morten Iversen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jew Doh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Iversen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morten Iversen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Doh 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jew Doh!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robb Spewak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spewak comes to the cage accompanied by The German National Anthem. 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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170 lbs
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174 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robb Spewak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson rushes Spewak and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Spewak landing knees to the body.
Johnson lands an elbow inside that Spewak shrugs off.
It looks like Robb Spewak has been cut.
Spewak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spewak tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spewak missing with knees to the body.
Spewak throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Spewak blocks an elbow strike from Johnson.
Spewak tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
With the fighters up against the cage, Johnson throws an elbow but misses.
Spewak misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Johnson throws an elbow but misses.
The referee calls for Johnson to work.
Spewak misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spewak avoids it.
Johnson misses with a knee strike.
Spewak lands with a left to the head.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Spewak lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Spewak digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Spewak.
Spewak takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Johnson.
Spewak misses with a punch on the inside.
Spewak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Johnson.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands a nice elbow.
Spewak scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Spewak's defenses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Spewak avoids a wild elbow strike from Johnson.
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
Spewak takes an elbow to the forehead.
Robb Spewak's cut is getting worse.
Spewak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spewak lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Spewak lands a nice uppercut.
Spewak tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Spewak lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Spewak with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Spewak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice elbow from Johnson.
Johnson just leaning against Spewak, taking a breather.
Spewak can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Spewak dodges an elbow strike from Johnson.
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spewak blocks it with crossed arms.
Spewak scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson looks gassed!
Spewak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Spewak.
Spewak lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson lands an elbow inside.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spewak takes an elbow to the forehead.
Spewak lands a body shot.
Spewak blocks an elbow strike.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Johnson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spewak's brow.
A left hand lands to the body for Spewak.
Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Spewak is blocking nicely.
Johnson lands a damaging elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spewak tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spewak lands a body punch.
Spewak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Spewak.
Spewak swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spewak has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spewak lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spewak lands a nice elbow.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike.
Spewak pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spewak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Spewak.
Spewak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson misses with a knee strike.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johnson misses with an elbow over the top.
Spewak blocks an elbow strike from Johnson.
Spewak with a knee to the head.
Spewak misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Spewak misses with some punches.
Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but Spewak leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses.
A short uppercut from Spewak.
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Johnson throws an elbow but misses.
Spewak misses with a knee to the head.
Spewak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spewak blocks an elbow strike.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spewak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson lands an elbow inside that Spewak shrugs off.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spewak is keeping busy.
Spewak tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but Spewak leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Johnson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Spewak using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Spewak scores a nice knee to the body.
Spewak gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Spewak throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spewak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spewak with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Spewak looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Spewak avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the cage.
Johnson trying to control the position but instead, Spewak has worked for underhooks and has pushed Johnson into the cage.
Spewak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spewak looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Nice elbow from Johnson.
Johnson blocks the elbow strike.
Spewak avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Spewak.
Spewak lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Spewak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike from Spewak.
Spewak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Spewak misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Spewak's defenses.
Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
Spewak works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Spewak blocks the elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Spewak.
Johnson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Robb Spewak will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robb Spewak's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Spewak circles away.
Spewak throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
John Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spewak throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Spewak moves out of range easily.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Johnson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Spewak's head.
No joy there for Spewak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Spewak swinging wilding here.
Good work by Spewak as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Spewak.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Spewak circles away.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Spewak circles away.
Spewak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spewak takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
Johnson tries to clinch but Spewak is having none of it.
Spewak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spewak.
Johnson throws a lazy head kick
and Spewak counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spewak scores with a nice head shot.
Johnson lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice jab there from Spewak.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spewak takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Johnson lands with a kick to the temple. Spewak shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Robb Spewak's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Spewak keeps it at a distance.
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and Spewak counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Spewak pushes him off.
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Robb Spewak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good leg kick by Johnson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Spewak tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson keeps Spewak at a distance using the push kick.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Spewak is avoiding it.
Spewak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spewak.
Johnson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spewak.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a lazy head kick
and Spewak counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnson clobbers Spewak with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Spewak checks a leg kick.
Spewak avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Spewak moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Johnson misses
and Spewak counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robb Spewak's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
The crowd cheers as Spewak lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson looks up at the clock. Bad move! Spewak lands a right hand from hell, dropping Johnson. Spewak pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robb Spewak!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Helio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and EJ Tap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tap has chosen Pop Lock and Drop It as his entrance music. 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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180 lbs
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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
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Helio Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, EJ Tap!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tap just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tap to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Tap postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gracie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tap, into his guard.
Tap looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tap makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tap.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracie decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gracie connects with a jab.
It looks like EJ Tap has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tap lands a with a good body shot.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tap tries to clinch up.
Tap tries to clinch up
and Gracie counters with a left to the body.
Tap lands a with a good body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Tap throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Tap throws a big shot that misses.
Tap walks into a left hand.
Tap misses the body punch
and Gracie counters with a right hand to the body.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tap napping and manages to drive through into side control!
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tap has escaped the position, nice work there.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Tap manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gracie's best efforts.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tap tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tap!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on EJ Tap's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tap clinches but Gracie breaks the clinch
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tap keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Tap wants to sweep but no luck.
Tap is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Tap can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tap swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracie postures up.
Tap is adopting a defensive guard.
Tap throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tap throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gracie uses it to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tap is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Tap is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tap tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie tries to move to mount but Tap blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Tap is defending well.
Tap is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Tap manages to get back to half guard.
Tap is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tap misses with a combination
and Tap takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tap has his takedown stuffed
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tap wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tap swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Gracie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on EJ Tap's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tap looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
A shot to the body from Tap misses
and Gracie counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gracie throws a leg kick which misses Tap's front leg but catches the back leg as Tap tries to avoid it.
Tap avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tap swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tap tries to clinch but Gracie moves away
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tap takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gracie.
That has opened up EJ Tap's cut even more.
Tap just misses with a punch to the body.
Tap doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gracie counters with an inside leg kick.
Gracie is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Tap counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gracie won't be happy with that.
Tap tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tap in the domination position with Gracie hanging on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tap wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie prevents Tap from improving position.
Tap thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tap's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tap trying to control from Gracie's half guard. Gracie has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tap is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
Gracie tries to stand but can't do so whilst Tap controls his leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tap is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Gracie clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on EJ Tap's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tap misses with a combination
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tap swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Helio Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
Tap is looking to clinch.
Gracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tap moves out of range of the body kick.
Tap is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Tap rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tap misses with a jab to the body
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie lands a right hook to the body.
Gracie connects with a right hand. Tap shakes it off.
A jab-cross combination lands for Gracie and sends Tap crashing to the mat! Gracie follows him down to the mat - Tap regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
The cut above EJ Tap's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Tap is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tap wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tap!
Gracie stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Gracie throws a right hand that Tap ducks under and follows up with a left that Tap also avoids with ease.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Tap misses with a body punch
and Gracie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tap thinking.
Tap stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tap gets a takedown into half guard.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tap can do to turn this around?
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Tap throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tap's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tap's back!
Tap is keeping busy.
Tap trying to control the hands but Gracie breaks the grip.
You can see the frustration on Tap's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gracie's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gracie controlling from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and Tap manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Gracie had his way with EJ Tap in that round.
The cut man is working on EJ Tap's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tap waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie punishes Tap's body with a nice straight punch.
Gracie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tap circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tap circles away.
Tap digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tap with a poor takedown
and Gracie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tap tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tap struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Tap tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Tap pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tap swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Tap throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Helio Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tap misses with a straight left.
Gracie throws a left and a right that both miss
so Tap counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gracie controlling Tap's posture.
Tap drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gracie dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Tap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tap can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
Tap working for submissions but it's allowed Gracie to get to half guard.
Tap wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has mounted him!
Tap is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Gracie controlling from mount.
EJ Tap has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tap really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Tap misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to EJ Tap.
Well Gracie 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 49:46
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 50:46
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helio Gracie!
Helio Gracie retains his welterweight title!
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