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GPC 12: A New Begining PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Diego Codazzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teco Coelho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Codazzi comes to the cage accompanied by Snoop Dogg featuring Pharrell - Drop It Like It's Hot. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Codazzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Teco Coelho!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coelho takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Coelho lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Codazzi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Coelho.
The fighters circling - Coelho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coelho shoots in but Codazzi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Codazzi moves forwards but Coelho connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Coelho closes this distance looking for a takedown but Codazzi circles away.
Diego Codazzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teco Coelho.
Coelho loads up on a big right hand but Codazzi slips the punch.
Codazzi scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Teco Coelho has been cut.
Codazzi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Coelho wants to get back to his feet.
Codazzi is controlling the pace.
Coelho tries to get to full guard but Codazzi has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coelho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Coelho.
Coelho is looking to sinch up a triangle. Codazzi throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Coelho's body to avoid the submission. Coelho has instead reached around Codazzi's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Coelho arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Teco Coelho!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jayceon Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Klishenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jayceon Tyler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jayceon Tyler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Klishenko!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klishenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tyler looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Klishenko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tyler is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Klishenko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Klishenko is looking for a kimura but Tyler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Klishenko to get the leverage.
Klishenko stands up from half guard.
Tyler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Klishenko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klishenko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Klishenko is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tyler!
Klishenko putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tyler is in a horrible position here. Klishenko smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Klishenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klishenko is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Tyler is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Tyler flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Klishenko anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Tyler and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Klishenko slips an arm under Tyler chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Klishenko has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Klishenko is squeezing on Tyler like an anaconda would it's prey. Tyler fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mark Klishenko!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manel Pimpolho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manel Pimpolho is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leandro Nunes!
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, Manel Pimpolho!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pimpolho fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nunes avoids it really well and circles away.
Nunes lands with a nice combination. Pimpolho backs away looking to recover.
Pimpolho throws a series of punches but Nunes avoids them all with ease.
Nunes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pimpolho.
Pimpolho fails with a takedown attempt.
Nunes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nunes misses with an uppercut.
Pimpolho dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nunes. That did some damage!
Nunes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pimpolho takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pimpolho swings for the body but Nunes moves out of range.
Nunes scores with a jab to the head.
Pimpolho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nunes.
Nunes throws a shot from downtown. Pimpolho moves away and avoids it.
Nunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pimpolho gets a takedown into half guard.
Nunes is staying active underneath Pimpolho, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pimpolho is keen to just control but Nunes is a slippery customer.
Nunes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pimpolho throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pimpolho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nunes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pimpolho.
Pimpolho looks gassed!
Nunes has one foot on Pimpolho's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
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.
Nunes lands a head shot.
Nunes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pimpolho blocks a jab.
Pimpolho shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nunes defends it nicely.
Leandro Nunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manel Pimpolho.
Pimpolho fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nunes throws a good cross that connects.
Pimpolho moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nunes stuffs the takedown.
Nunes drops Pimpolho with a right and a left! Nunes comes rushing in but Pimpolho regains his composure and manages to keep Nunes in guard.
It looks like Manel Pimpolho has been cut.
Nunes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nunes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pimpolho shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nunes's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Nunes duly obliges.
Nunes throws a looping overhand right but Pimpolho ducks down to avoid it.
Nunes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Nunes does it's job there.
Pimpolho has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pimpolho there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nunes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nunes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nunes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nunes lands with a straight right. Pimpolho didn't see that one coming.
A shot to de liver by Nunes. Beautiful body shot.
Nunes missing with a left hand there. Pimpolho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pimpolho takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nunes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pimpolho takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nunes misses with a hook.
Pimpolho ducks right into an uppercut from Nunes.
Nice sprawl there from Nunes as Pimpolho shoots in.
Leandro Nunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nunes throws a right and a left that Pimpolho avoids nicely.
Pimpolho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nunes.
Pimpolho rushes Nunes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nunes digs a right hand into Pimpolho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pimpolho's gas tank.
Nunes working hard to break the clinch.
Nunes digs a right hand underneath Pimpolho's ribcage. Pimpolho let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nunes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pimpolho jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nunes walks away with a smile on his face. Pimpolho gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pimpolho shoots in and drives through. Nunes sprawls well.
Pimpolho moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Some wild striking there from Nunes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leandro Nunes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manel Pimpolho's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pimpolho misses with a hook to the body
and Nunes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pimpolho is defended easily by Nunes.
Nunes scores with a jab.
Nunes misses with an uppercut. Pimpolho saw that one coming.
Nunes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pimpolho can do to turn this around?
Nunes misses with a double jab
and Pimpolho counters with a body kick that stops Nunes in his tracks momentarily.
Pimpolho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nunes.
Nunes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Nunes misses.
Pimpolho tries to clinch
letting Nunes counter with a right hand.
Good exchange - Nunes coming out on top.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nunes leaves Pimpolho with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Manel Pimpolho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nunes misses with a combination
and Pimpolho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes throws a body punch but Pimpolho moves out of range.
Nunes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nunes is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nunes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pimpolho.
Leandro Nunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manel Pimpolho.
Pimpolho walks into a jab.
Pimpolho shoots in for a double leg but Nunes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pimpolho moves out of range of the strikes.
Pimpolho takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Leandro Nunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nunes clobbers Pimpolho with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pimpolho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nunes.
Pimpolho looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pimpolho must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pimpolho stopping the sweep attempt from Nunes.
Nunes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pimpolho.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pimpolho postures up.
Nunes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pimpolho is controlling him.
Nunes controls Pimpolho momentarily but Pimpolho frees himself.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pimpolho stuns Nunes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes misses with a looping right.
Pimpolho tries to clinch up but Nunes circles away and keeps his distance.
Pimpolho changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nunes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Nunes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pimpolho has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Pimpolho pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nunes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pimpolho controlling the position easily from mount.
Nunes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunes defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pimpolho.
Nunes wants to hold on but Pimpolho pushes him away.
Nunes can't escape the position.
Nunes doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Nunes wants to hold on but Pimpolho pushes him away.
Pimpolho throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nunes because Pimpolho loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Leandro Nunes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Manel Pimpolho's cut.
That's time! Nunes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Pimpolho comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pimpolho takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nunes lands the left hand.
Nunes cracks Pimpolho with a good jab.
Nunes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Leandro Nunes is winning the standup battle so far.
Nunes throws a series of strikes that have Pimpolho backpedaling.
Pimpolho misses with a combination
and Nunes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nunes works Pimpolho's body with a nice hook.
Nunes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nunes scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nunes throws a good cross that connects.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nunes thuds a left hand into Pimpolho's body.
Nunes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nunes lands with a hook. Pimpolho tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pimpolho misses with a takedown attempt - Nunes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pimpolho takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nunes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pimpolho shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nunes pinned against the cage. Nunes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nunes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pimpolho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pimpolho!
Pimpolho tries to clinch but Nunes moves out of range.
Pimpolho takes one to the chin there.
Pimpolho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice body punch from Nunes.
Nunes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nunes clobbers Pimpolho with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Nunes misses.
Nunes looks to land a right hand but Pimpolho moved out of range.
A slow jab from Nunes misses its intended target.
Pimpolho fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leandro Nunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manel Pimpolho.
Nunes tests Pimpolho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A left and a right from Nunes both land. Nice combination.
Pimpolho scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nunes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pimpolho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nunes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pimpolho moves forwards but Nunes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pimpolho throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes gets caught flat footed, as Pimpolho shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nunes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nunes wants to stand up but Pimpolho is controlling him.
Pimpolho throwing strikes but missing.
Nunes is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Pimpolho working hard to break the clinch.
Nunes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pimpolho or not.
Nunes is looking to break free of the clinch but Pimpolho has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Nunes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pimpolho wants a takedown.
Pimpolho working hard to break the clinch.
Leandro Nunes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pimpolho tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nunes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nunes leaning against his opponent.
Nunes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pimpolho gets control of Nunes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pimpolho will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Nunes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nunes 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.
Nunes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leandro Nunes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nunes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leandro Nunes!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Matielli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Matielli!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Matielli with that takedown attempt.
Matielli gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Silva to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matielli had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Silva is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Matielli Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Silva's back instead.
Matielli is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Silva is defending well though. Matielli let's go of the attempt for now.
Silva is trying to stand back up.
Silva turns into Matielli and is now in his guard.
Silva gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Matielli fails with the takedown
and Silva counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Matielli! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Anderson Silva!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lauro Henrique (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fox has chosen 50 Cent Ft. Eminem - Psycho as his entrance music. Nick Fox is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lauro Henrique!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Fox!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henrique gets a clinch.
Henrique jumps guard and drags Fox to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fox controlling from the top position.
Fox got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henrique has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fox has managed to get both his arms back between Henrique's legs - danger averted.
Fox lands a couple of digs.
Henrique is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fox got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henrique has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fox has managed to get both his arms back between Henrique's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henrique has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fox trying to stand up but can't free himself from Henrique's guard.
Henrique has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Henrique is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fox controlling from the top position.
Fox throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
Fox gets to his feet. Henrique looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fox lands a with a good body shot.
Henrique is breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Fox.
Fox closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fox looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henrique tries to get to full guard but Fox has control of the leg.
Fox performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Henrique wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Henrique is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fox takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fox postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Henrique to stand up.
Henrique with a poor takedown
and Fox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Lauro Henrique has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Fox misses the target.
Henrique uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fox.
Fox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fox misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fox scores with a hook to the body. Henrique takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Henrique takes one to the chin there.
Fox looks to land a combination but Henrique avoids it well.
Fox closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Fox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lauro Henrique's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fox thows a body shot but no joy.
Nick Fox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fox shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fox misses the jab.
Henrique has his takedown stuffed
and Fox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fox throws a hook to the side of Henrique's head but Henrique sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fox connects with the punch.
Henrique takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fox throws a hook to the side of Henrique's head but Henrique sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lauro Henrique is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henrique ducks under a wild hook from Fox.
Henrique doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Fox to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Henrique shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fox sprawls well. Fox wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Henrique gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lauro Henrique. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice jab there from Fox.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox throws a jab but it's blocked by Henrique.
Fox throws a series of strikes that have Henrique backpedaling.
Fox works over Henrique's head and body with a nice combination.
Fox connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fox swinging wilding here.
Fox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Henrique circles away quickly and effectively.
Fox takes a swing at Henrique's ribcage but misses.
Fox scores with a one two! Henrique had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Henrique gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Fox to counter with a crisp jab.
Henrique closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Henrique shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henrique won't allow Fox to get back to his feet.
Henrique drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fox looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fox looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fox!
Fox just content to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henrique manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Henrique seems to be looking for submissions.
Fox has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Henrique is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox makes his way to full guard, as Henrique worked for a kimura.
Fox manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Henrique shoots in for a takedown but Fox shows good takedown defense.
Fox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henrique.
Henrique uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fox.
Fox tries to bum rush Henrique with a series of wild strikes but Henrique uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fox thows a body shot but no joy.
Henrique fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henrique takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Fox misses.
Henrique shoots in but no luck this time.
Henrique keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henrique avoids the body shot from Fox.
Henrique fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Henrique steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fox.
Henrique shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fox is trying to defend but Henrique finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Henrique thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fox's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Fox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lauro Henrique's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Fox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henrique moves away.
Henrique shoots in for a double leg but Fox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Henrique changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fox tries to avoid it but Henrique manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fox to the ground. Fox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fox swings for the body but Henrique moves out of range.
Fox gets the takedown into side control.
Henrique tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fox stands up.
Fox jabs Henrique right on the nose. Henrique blinks but takes it well.
Fox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henrique was well out of range. Poor timing from Fox.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fox looks to land a combination. Henrique sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henrique shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lauro Henrique. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henrique shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fox sprawls well. Fox wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Henrique gets slowly back to his feet.
Fox connects with a right hand. Henrique shakes it off.
Henrique on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Henrique uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fox.
Fox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Henrique.
Good shot there by Fox.
Henrique shoots in but no luck this time.
Fox tries to bum rush Henrique with a series of wild strikes but Henrique uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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.
Fox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henrique closes the distance and clinches up with Fox, looking for a takedown. Henrique pushes Fox against the cage but Fox circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nick Fox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fox takes a swing at Henrique's ribcage but misses.
Fox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Henrique paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Henrique.
Henrique on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Henrique closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fox did well to prevent Henrique getting side control.
Henrique stops Fox from getting back to his feet.
Henrique is pressing down on Fox's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fox is holding on for now.
Fox is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henrique trying to pass the guard but Fox defending well.
Nick Fox has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fox is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Fox manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fox throws a body punch but Henrique moves out of range.
Fox ducks right into an uppercut from Henrique.
Henrique staying out of range there.
Fox throws a looping overhand right but Henrique ducks down to avoid it.
Henrique scores with a takedown into Fox's guard.
Henrique looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox pushes Henrique off and scrambles back to his feet.
Henrique darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Henrique is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Fox has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lauro Henrique has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nick Fox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Henrique throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fox has his hands clasped together around Henrique's back. He's all about the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Fox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fox has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Fox!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ty Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Leal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Webb might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I'm Alright. Leal has chosen Papa Roach - Last Resort as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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24
174 lbs
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175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ty Webb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Leal!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webb fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Webb pushes Leal up against the cage in a clinch.
Webb is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Webb has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Leal uses from the top position.
Leal thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Webb wriggles free and stands up.
Webb connects with the punch.
Leal swats away the attempt to clinch by Webb.
Webb is looking to clinch.
Leal darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Webb is refusing to be controlled, as Leal sits in half guard.
Leal is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Webb has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leal sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Leal wants to work for an arm triangle but Webb is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Leal seems to be working for a kimura but Webb defends the submission attempt.
Leal looks gassed!
Leal is looking for a kimura here.
Webb is looking to control Leal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Webb avoid being mounted?
Webb works his way to full guard. Good work.
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.
Webb pushes Leal off and scrambles back to his feet.
Webb throws out a powerful jab.
Webb shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Leal manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Webb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Webb is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Webb scoring with punches to the head and body.
Leal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Webb stands up from Leal's guard - Webb perhaps looking for a knockout.
Webb shoots and misses
and Leal counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Webb!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ty Webb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Leal.
Webb is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Leal stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Webb feints and as Leal raises his hands in defense, Webb changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Webb forces his way into half guard.
Leal is looking to control Webb's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Leal avoid being mounted?
Leal looking for submissions off his back.
Webb is thwarting Leal's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leal tries to get to full guard but Webb has control of the leg.
Webb landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Webb seems to be looking for submissions.
Webb not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Webb tries to clinch up
and Leal counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Webb throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Webb can't keep his opponent in guard - Leal advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Leal is trying to work for a kimura but Webb is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Victor Leal will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Webb closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Leal gets back to half guard.
Leal with the active half guard here but Webb passes nicely into side control.
Webb decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Leal gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Webb with a nice head shot there.
Webb missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb wants to stand but Leal has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Webb throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Webb accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Leal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Webb avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Webb working some strikes from top position.
Webb wants to pass the guard but Leal is keeping the position.
Webb wants to stand but Leal has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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.
Webb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Leal looking for a guillotine here but Webb defends easily.
Leal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Webb defends well.
Webb decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Webb misses with a jab to the body
and Leal counters with a takedown into side control.
Webb tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Webb is looking to reverse the position.
Leal tries for a kimura but Webb is defending well.
Victor Leal has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb is trying to get back to his feet.
Leal working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Webb manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Webb wants to stand up but Leal is controlling the position.
Webb seems to be looking for submissions.
Leal is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Webb pulls his head out easily.
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.
Webb controlling the action here.
Leal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Webb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leal keeps working.
Webb not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Leal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Webb tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Leal counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Leal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nice shot lands for Webb.
Webb wants to clinch but Leal slips to the side
and Leal counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Webb 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.
Leal is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Webb doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Leal.
Leal is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Webb defends it well.
Webb is defending against the submission attempts here by Leal.
Webb tries to kick Leal off but Leal keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Leal is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Webb has managed to free his arm - good work.
Webb missing with punches from the bottom.
Leal is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Webb doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Leal.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Leal shoots in but no luck this time.
Webb misses with a takedown
so Leal counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leal stands up from Webb's guard - Leal perhaps looking for a knockout.
Webb uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Leal has time to react.
Webb throws a left and a right that both miss
and Leal counters with a single leg into guard. Webb didn't expect that.
Webb kicks Leal off and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Webb looks to clinch
and Leal counters with a single leg into guard. Webb didn't expect that.
Leal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Webb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Webb looking for a guillotine here but Leal defends easily.
Webb is trying to keep Leal in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leal drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leal jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Leal trying to control but Webb is working from the bottom.
Webb is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Leal drops back looking for a leg! Webb is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Webb manages to kick Leal off! Leal jumps back into Webb's guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Webb gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Leal counters with a nice double leg into side control. Webb won't be happy with that.
Ty Webb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leal is trying to get an arm triangle but Webb is defending well.
Leal is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Webb has escaped the position, nice work there.
Victor Leal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leal blocks the strikes from Webb.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leal looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Webb is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Webb throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Leal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leal 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Leal!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between OJ Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Ruas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OJ Simpson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, OJ Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabricio Ruas!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson misses with a low kick.
Simpson's corner calls for a 1-2. Simpson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Simpson.
Simpson scoring well with a low kick there.
Simpson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Simpson. Ruas shrugs it off though.
Simpson scores with a leg kick.
Simpson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Simpson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ruas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simpson.
Ruas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simpson pinned against the cage. Simpson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ruas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simpson is fending him off so far but Ruas persists. Nope, Simpson circles away and we're back to standing.
Ruas tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ruas looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simpson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Simpson keeps Ruas at a distance using the push kick.
OJ Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ruas!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Simpson wants to stand but Ruas is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Ruas tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crunch! Simpson slams his shin into Ruas's torso.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Simpson, right into the meat.
Simpson lands a nice looking body kick.
Simpson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Simpson duly obliges.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Simpson!
Simpson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Simpson throws a leg kick which misses Ruas's front leg but catches the back leg as Ruas tries to avoid it.
Simpson thumps Ruas with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Simpson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruas steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Simpson. That one must have hurt.
Ruas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Simpson can pounce on him.
Ruas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Simpson.
Simpson is looking to slow Ruas down with leg kicks.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Ruas moves out of range.
Ruas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Simpson can pounce on him.
Simpson cracks Ruas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Simpson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ruas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Simpson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Simpson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ruas tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Simpson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Simpson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ruas takes a step back to recover.
Simpson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ruas to the mat! Ruas manages to get full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson content to stall in guard here.
Simpson wants to stand but Ruas has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
OJ Simpson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ruas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simpson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Simpson throws a front kick that sends Ruas stumbling back into the cage.
Ruas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ruas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Simpson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Simpson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ruas will feel that in the morning.
Simpson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Simpson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Simpson.
OJ Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ruas napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ruas parries the strikes from Simpson easily there. Simpson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ruas to escape.
Ruas is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Simpson throws a leg kick which misses Ruas's front leg but catches the back leg as Ruas tries to avoid it.
Nice body kick there by Simpson.
Simpson lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Simpson.
Simpson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ruas momentarily.
Simpson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruas can do to turn this around?
Simpson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Simpson scores with a spinning back kick!
Simpson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Simpson.
Simpson connects with a solid leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Simpson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Simpson!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Simpson darts in and clinches Ruas up against the cage.
Simpson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A good leg kick by Simpson.
Simpson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ruas.
Ruas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Simpson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simpson cracks the inside of Ruas's front leg.
Simpson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Ruas moves out of range.
Simpson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Simpson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Simpson lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson rushes Ruas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Simpson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simpson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ruas will feel that in the morning.
Simpson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Simpson decides to stand back up.
Simpson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ruas looking to control.
Ruas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simpson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simpson is looking to stand up but Ruas won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Simpson lands with an overhand left.
An inside leg kick lands from Simpson.
Simpson scoring well with a low kick there.
Simpson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ruas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Simpson.
Simpson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simpson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ruas's calf.
Good leg kick by Simpson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A good leg kick by Simpson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
OJ Simpson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Simpson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ruas doesn't seem bothered though.
Simpson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ruas tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Simpson!
A slapping leg kick lands for Simpson.
Ruas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Simpson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ruas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Simpson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ruas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Simpson. Simpson obviously looking to wear him down.
Ruas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Simpson. Simpson obviously looking to wear him down.
Simpson throws a leg kick which misses Ruas's front leg but catches the back leg as Ruas tries to avoid it.
Ruas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Simpson breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Simpson.
Simpson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Simpson lands a front kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Simpson.
Simpson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ruas if he has to take too many more of those.
Simpson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ruas takes a step back to recover.
A chopping leg kick lands by Simpson.
Simpson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Simpson.
Simpson lands with a nice body kick.
Simpson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simpson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Simpson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Simpson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Simpson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ruas's sensitive parts.
Left hook, right uppercut from Simpson.
Simpson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
OJ Simpson is winning the standup battle so far.
Ruas has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Simpson.
Good leg kick by Simpson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slapping leg kick lands for Simpson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Simpson.
Simpson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Simpson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Simpson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ruas's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Simpson.
Simpson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Simpson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ruas.
Simpson throws a right and a left that Ruas avoids nicely.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Ruas moves out of range.
Simpson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ruas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Simpson. Simpson obviously looking to wear him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Simpson.
A thudding body kick lands there by Simpson!
Simpson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Simpson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Simpson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
OJ Simpson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Simpson controlling his opponent.
Simpson wants to control the pace but Ruas is squirming around nicely.
Simpson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fabricio Ruas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that's the end of the fight!
OJ Simpson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simpson 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:24
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:24
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... OJ Simpson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leon Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Lockwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leon Pierre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chad Lockwood!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Lockwood.
Pierre shoots in but no luck this time.
A good leg kick by Lockwood.
Pierre fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pierre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lockwood as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lockwood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lockwood throws a sloppy head kick and Pierre moves out of range easily.
Lockwood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lockwood tries a head kick but it misses.
Lockwood throws a head kick but Pierre moves out of range.
Lockwood fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pierre on the side of the head.
Lockwood misses with a looping left.
Pierre takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pierre shoots in for a takedown but Lockwood shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pierre closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lockwood makes his way to full guard, as Pierre worked for a kimura.
Pierre is breathing heavily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lockwood holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pierre stopping the sweep attempt from Lockwood.
Pierre drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lockwood dives on top into guard.
Lockwood not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pierre has his foot on Lockwood's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lockwood works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lockwood sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pierre's guard.
Lockwood with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pierre trying to get back to full guard but Lockwood takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Pierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lockwood controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pierre keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lockwood controlling the pace for now.
Pierre is trying desperately to improve position.
Lockwood controlling from mount.
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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Chad Lockwood just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pierre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lockwood.
Lockwood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lockwood scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Whack! Lockwood lands a heavy head kick that drops Pierre. The ref tackles Lockwood to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Pierre was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Chad Lockwood! Chad Lockwood retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Owen Ziegler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wagner Flabianno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ziegler comes to the cage accompanied by The Game Nightmare. Flabianno is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Krisiun - Vicious Wrath. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Owen Ziegler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wagner Flabianno!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flabianno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ziegler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Flabianno moves in looking to clinch but Ziegler pushes him off.
Ziegler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Flabianno closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Flabianno lands in his opponent's guard.
Ziegler working for a triangle but Flabianno defends it easily.
Flabianno is looking to work some ground and pound but Ziegler has wrist control.
Flabianno distracts Ziegler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Flabianno throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ziegler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ziegler has his foot on Flabianno's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flabianno works his way back into a safe position though.
Flabianno lands a couple of elbows.
Flabianno passes into half guard.
Ziegler is trying to get back to full guard.
Flabianno lands strikes from half guard.
Flabianno is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ziegler is just riding it out for now. Flabianno eventually gives up the hold.
Flabianno scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flabianno takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Flabianno lands strikes from half guard.
Ziegler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Flabianno.
Ziegler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Flabianno connects with a nice short shot to Ziegler's temple.
Ziegler tries to roll over but Flabianno keeps him under control.
Ziegler is breathing heavily.
Flabianno working the head and body with strikes.
Ziegler taking some punishment here, with Flabianno in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ziegler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ziegler actively working from the bottom here.
Flabianno missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ziegler tries to get to full guard but Flabianno has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flabianno working over Ziegler with some ground and pound. Ziegler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Flabianno working Ziegler over with strikes.
Flabianno is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ziegler defends it well.
Flabianno takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Flabianno is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ziegler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Flabianno connects with a nice short shot to Ziegler's temple.
Flabianno lands with a punch from half guard.
Flabianno lands with a punch from half guard.
Flabianno takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Flabianno landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Flabianno is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziegler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Flabianno.
Flabianno working Ziegler over with strikes.
Flabianno not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ziegler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Flabianno works his way into side control.
Flabianno cracks Ziegler with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Flabianno has hold of Ziegler's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Ziegler seems comfortable defending it but Flabianno has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Ziegler is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Ziegler is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Flabianno couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wagner Flabianno!
Wagner Flabianno is the new lightweight champion!
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