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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Silva (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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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Rua! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jonas Silva! The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rua fails in his attempt to clinch. Rua wants to clinch. Rua lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Rua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away. Nice sprawl there from Rua as Silva shoots in. Rua is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Silva trying to control but Rua is having none of it. Silva landing strikes from the mount. Silva looking to control but Rua is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Rua gets back to half guard. Rua is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard. Rua keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Rua is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rua keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Rua slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Rua looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva landing with the ground and pound. Rua is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rua is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well. Rua looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rua looking to control.
Rua has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Rua is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Rua had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Silva is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Rua Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Silva's back instead. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Silva manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rua's guard. Nice work there by Silva.
Rua is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Silva wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving. Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rua is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Silva chips away with some ground and pound. Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Rua had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Silva is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Rua Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Silva's back instead. Silva manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rua's guard. Nice work there by Silva.
Silva controls from within his opponent's guard. Rua is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rua looking to control.
Silva wants to stand but Rua has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rua is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well. Rua is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Rua is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva tries to stand but Rua is controlling from the bottom. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rua looking to sweep here. No luck so far. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Rua dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rua gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Silva ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Silva no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Rua is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Rua drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Silva dives on top into guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Rua looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
Rua trying to control the position.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Rua is keeping the position. Rua looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Silva trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rua's guard. Mauricio Rua overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rua has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Rua's legs - danger averted. Silva lands a couple of elbows. Rua working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Rua is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well. Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rua escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Silva wants to pass the guard but Rua is keeping the position. Rua has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Rua is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well. Rua escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Silva landing with the ground and pound. Silva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Rua is trying to keep Silva in close.
Silva thows a big elbow that misses. Silva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Rua is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Silva has his hands clasped together but Rua extends an breaks Silva's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Rua.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mauricio Rua!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between JoJo Caliente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Langford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Langford has chosen Psycho as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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202 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, JoJo Caliente! 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, Matthew Langford! The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Langford shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Langford shoots in for a takedown but Caliente shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Caliente stuffs the takedown. JoJo Caliente has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Langford. Langford shoots for a double leg takedown but Caliente sprawls well. He's pushed Langford's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. A solid leg kick lands there for Caliente.
Langford misses with a head kick.
Langford shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Caliente as he jumps to the side. Langford looks gassed! Caliente knocks Langford to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
It looks like Matthew Langford has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Langford tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round. Langford prevents Caliente from improving position. Caliente decides to stand up, so the ref orders Langford to his feet. Caliente scores with a kick to the body.
Caliente seems to be stalking Langford here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Langford drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). JoJo Caliente!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bill Gates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torres has chosen Lose yourself as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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149 lbs
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148 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bill Gates! 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, Jonny Torres! The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Torres shoots in but no luck this time. The crowd cheers as Gates lands an impressive looking overhand right. Torres doesn't seem phased though. Bill Gates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gates lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gates throws a series of punches but Torres avoids them all with ease. Some wild striking there from Gates.
Torres doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gates!
Gates rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Torres moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Gates lands a jab-cross combination. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Torres avoids a punch combination nicely.
Torres wants to clinch up but Gates keeps it at a distance. Gates tries to bum rush Torres with a series of wild strikes but Torres uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Torres fails to land the takedown. A punch combination from Gates misses. Torres misses with a series of wild punches.
Torres tries to clinch up. Torres closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gates circles away. Bill Gates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Torres. Torres on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Torres looks gassed! Gates misses with a series of wild punches.
Gates lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gates drops Torres with a nice combination! Gates dives into Torres's guard, looking to finish!
Torres is rocked!
It looks like Jonny Torres has been cut. Gates wants to stand but Torres has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Torres is still in real trouble! Can Gates finish him? Torres has his foot on Gates's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gates works his way back into a safe position though. Torres seems to have recovered his senses. Gates stands and steps away. Torres gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Gates throws a one two combo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gates lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Torres sprawling to the canvas. Gates follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Torres hang on? Gates seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Torres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Gates wants to stand up but Torres is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Torres looking for submissions off his back. Torres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Gates gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's three minutes gone in the round. A left and a right from Gates both land. Nice combination. Torres is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gates is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Torres. Gates goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Gates scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Gates drops Torres with a beautiful combination! Torres stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gates is looking for the KO! 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! A nice combination there by Gates.
Gates lands with a right that hurts Torres. Torres looks to clinch but Gates throws a short knee that drops Torres. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Bill Gates!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Remy Hoost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amaury Grizz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoost's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Man With A Harmonica. Amaury Grizz acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Remy Hoost! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Amaury Grizz! The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Grizz fails to land with a series of punches.
Good leg kick by Hoost there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grizz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hoost dips to his left and cracks Grizz with an uppercut!
It looks like Amaury Grizz has been cut. Grizz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoost moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Grizz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Remy Hoost has been cut. Grizz throws a nice looking combination but Hoost bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Hoost lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Grizz looks gassed! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hoost thuds his shin into the meat of Grizz's side. A slapping body kick lands there for Hoost. Hoost feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grizz's calf. Amaury Grizz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Grizz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Hoost keeps Grizz at a distance using the push kick. Whack! Hoost lands a heavy head kick that drops Grizz. The ref tackles Hoost to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Grizz was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Remy Hoost!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Papageorgio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Papageorgio has chosen Holiday Road as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinicius Pereira! 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 Papageorgio! The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pereira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Papageorgio to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Vinicius Pereira has been cut. Papageorgio misses with the combination.
Papageorgio is looking to clinch. Papageorgio clinches. Papageorgio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Papageorgio breaks from the clinch.
Papageorgio throws a half hearted mid kick. Pereira misses with a kick to the body.
Pereira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Papageorgio is looking to clinch. Papageorgio throws out a loose jab but Pereira uses good head movement to avoid it. Pereira avoids the head kick by Papageorgio.
Papageorgio throws a combination that misses and Pereira counters with a lovely straight right hand! Papageorgio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Pereira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pereira misses with a combination
and Papageorgio counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Papageorgio being controlled here momentarily. Papageorgio prevents Pereira from getting back to his feet. Papageorgio gets to his feet. Pereira looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Papageorgio misses the jab. Pereira throws a nice outside leg kick. Pereira lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. A nice leg kick lands there from Pereira. Nick Papageorgio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pereira tries to bum rush Papageorgio with a series of wild strikes but Papageorgio uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Pereira scores with a shot to the body.
Papageorgio looks to clinch and Pereira counters with a good low kick that Papageorgio was not able to check. Papageorgio looks gassed! Papageorgio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pereira counters with a three punch combo that has Papageorgio backing up. Papageorgio nods at Pereira to acknowledge the strikes. Vinicius Pereira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. This has been an exciting period of action! Papageorgio throws a combination that misses and Pereira counters with a thumping low kick. Papageorgio tries to clinch but Pereira is having none of it. Papageorgio takes one on the button. Pereira misses with the combination.
Papageorgio throws a sloppy head kick and Pereira counters with a one-two to the body. Papageorgio closes the distance but Pereira moves to the side and Pereira counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Papageorgio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pereira counters with a low kick, right behind Papageorgio 's knee. Pereira bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Danga de danga de dang - Pereira scores with a four punch combination! Pereira lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pereira lands a high kick!
Pereira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Papageorgio misses with a takedown and Pereira counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. A right-left combo lands from Pereira. 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! Papageorgio takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Papageorgio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pereira.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pereira scores with a jab to the head.
Pereira moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Good standup being displayed there by Pereira as he connects with a hook. Pereira pushes Papageorgio away with a front kick. Pereira scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Pereira is working the combinations to good effect here. Pereira scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Pereira moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Pereira throws a quick inside leg kick. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Papageorgio has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Pereira moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius Pereira dominated that round. The cut man is working on Vinicius Pereira's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Papageorgio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vinicius Pereira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Pereira lands with a cross. Pereira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Papageorgio shoots and misses and Pereira makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Pereira throws a right and a left that both miss. Pereira throws a series of punches but Papageorgio avoids them all with ease. Pereira is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Papageorgio misses with a body shot
and Pereira counters with a good low kick that Papageorgio was not able to check. Papageorgio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pereira counters with a three punch combo that has Papageorgio backing up. Papageorgio nods at Pereira to acknowledge the strikes. Papageorgio closes the distance but Pereira moves to the side and Pereira counters with a two punch combo. Papageorgio is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pereira connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Pereira throws a series of punches but Papageorgio moves out of range. Vinicius Pereira is winning the standup battle so far. Pereira moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Pereira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Papageorgio moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A nice inside leg kick there by Pereira. That's going to slow Papageorgio down. Papageorgio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Pereira scores with a nice body kick.
Pereira throws a right and a left that both miss. Papageorgio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pereira. Pereira catches Papageorgio with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Pereira lands with a nice combination. Papageorgio backs away looking to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pereira is looking to slow Papageorgio down with leg kicks. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Pereira stalks Papageorgio and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Papageorgio's face. Papageorgio staggers backwards, shaken. Pereira works Papageorgio's body with a nice hook. A jab lands there for Pereira. Pereira looks to land a combination but Papageorgio avoids it well. Pereira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Papageorgio can do to turn this around? Pereira lets loose with a powerful body kick. Papageorgio will feel that in the morning. Pereira misses with the combination.
Pereira throws a series of punches but Papageorgio moves out of range. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pereira!
Pereira lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Papageorgio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pereira.
A nice combination there by Pereira.
Pereira lands a nice looking body kick. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pereira.
Pereira with a body punch. A glancing blow. Pereira scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Pereira lands a jab-cross combination. Pereira misses with a combination
and Papageorgio counters with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Papageorgio doesn't manage to clinch there - Pereira circles away.
Pereira looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pereira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pereira throws a right and a left that both miss. Pereira closes the distance and lands a one-two. A low kick from Papageorgio misses and Pereira counters with a good, hard body kick but Papageorgio shrugs it off. Pereira lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pereira lands with a nice combination. Papageorgio backs away looking to recover. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Pereira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Papageorgio circles away quickly and effectively. Pereira cracks the inside of Papageorgio's front leg. Pereira scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius Pereira dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Vinicius Pereira's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Pereira plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Pereira thumps Papageorgio with a low kick. Papageorgio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Papageorgio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pereira makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Papageorgio misses with a takedown attempt and Pereira counters with a lovely straight right hand! Pereira lands a two punch combo.
Pereira works over Papageorgio's head and body with a nice combination. Pereira lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pereira lands with a kick to the temple. Papageorgio shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Both fighters are breathing heavily. Papageorgio walks into a straight right hand from Pereira. Pereira throws a right hand that Papageorgio ducks under and follows up with a left that Papageorgio also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round. Papageorgio takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pereira moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. A good leg kick by Pereira. Pereira scores with a three punch combo!
Pereira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. A punch combination from Pereira misses. Papageorgio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Papageorgio tries to move into range but Pereira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pereira circles away from the clinch attempt and Pereira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Pereira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Papageorgio. Papageorgio tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Pereira makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Papageorgio really felt that one! Pereira feints and then cracks Papageorgio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Papageorgio down. Pereira scores with a jab. Papageorgio acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Pereira lands a right hook to the body.
Papageorgio with a poor takedown and Pereira counters with an outside leg kick.
Vinicius Pereira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Papageorgio.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pereira throws a nice outside leg kick. Papageorgio takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pereira lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Horrible takedown by Papageorgio or perhaps it was just good defense by Pereira which made him look bad. Pereira feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Papageorgio's calf. Pereira throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Papageorgio. Pereira throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Pereira scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A thudding body kick lands there by Pereira!
Nick Papageorgio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Vinicius Pereira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round. An inside leg kick lands from Pereira. Papageorgio has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Pereira lands a jab-cross combination. Papageorgio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pereira misses with a few strikes there.
Pereira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pereira scores with a three punch combo!
Papageorgio has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pereira. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Pereira plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Pereira lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pereira throws a nice looking combination but Papageorgio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Vinicius Pereira showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pereira, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:25 Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:25 Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinicius Pereira!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Teague (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Romao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teague comes to the cage accompanied by Oh Well. Dan Teague could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hugo Romao's chin.
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195 lbs
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Teague! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hugo Romao! The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Teague plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Hugo Romao has been cut. Romao throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Teague misses the shot to the body. Romao takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Romao misses with a wild combination.
Romao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Teague swats him away and circles back towards the center. Teague uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Romao has time to react.
Romao is rocked! Dan Teague seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Teague throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Romao is still on wobbly legs! Can Teague finish him? Romao looks gassed! Teague sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Romao's defenses. It connects perfectly with Romao's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dan Teague!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Ferrari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sabin Figaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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180 lbs
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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, Vinicius Ferrari! 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, Sabin Figaro! The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Figaro lands a nice shot to the body.
Ferrari slips under a jab from Figaro. Ferrari throws a series of punches but Figaro avoids them all with ease. Horrible takedown by Figaro or perhaps it was just good defense by Ferrari which made him look bad. Ferrari swings for the body but Figaro moves out of range.
Figaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Ferrari misses with a jab to the body
and Figaro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Figaro is trying to drag Ferrari to the mat but Ferrari just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Figaro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Vinicius Ferrari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sabin Figaro. Figaro misses with an elbow over the top. A short uppercut from Figaro. Figaro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Some wild striking there from Ferrari.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ferrari swinging wilding here.
Figaro throws a hook but Ferrari avoids it easily. Ferrari looks to score with a jab to the body but Figaro is just out of range. Nice jab there from Ferrari. Figaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferrari.
Ferrari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Figaro. Ferrari takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Ferrari is breathing heavily. Figaro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ferrari checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Vinicius Ferrari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Excellent takedown into side control there by Figaro. Figaro tries to advance to mount but Ferrari denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Figaro throws an elbow but Ferrari slips to the side and avoids it well. Ferrari is trying to escape the position but Figaro is controlling the position. Figaro tries to advance to mount but can't. Ferrari is being controlled here. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Figaro cracks Ferrari with an elbow. That is naaassty. Figaro is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ferrari will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ferrari managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Figaro.
Figaro remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Figaro in side control, throwing shots but Ferrari defends.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Figaro is putting a hurting on Ferrari here, landing some big shots from side control. Ferrari is looking to reverse the position. Figaro throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ferrari works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. Figaro controlling the action here. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Figaro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sabin Figaro dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ferrari throws a right and a left that both miss. Figaro misses with a wild combination.
Figaro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Figaro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ferrari as he avoids it easily. Ferrari misses with a looping right. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ferrari digs a good body shot into Figaro's ribs. Ferrari throws out a loose jab but Figaro uses good head movement to avoid it. Figaro scores with a jab. Jab, jab by Figaro - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Figaro is looking to clinch but Ferrari is avoiding it.
Ferrari falls off balance throwing a combination
and Figaro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Figaro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ferrari lands a jab to the head.
Figaro rushes Ferrari and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Figaro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ferrari gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ferrari tries to pull guard but Figaro holds him up against the cage and eventually Ferrari drops back down to his feet.
Ferrari gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Figaro.
Vinicius Ferrari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sabin Figaro. Ferrari taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Figaro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Figaro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ferrari swivels and escapes. Ferrari loads up on a big right hand but Figaro slips the punch. Figaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferrari.
Ferrari bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Figaro lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Vinicius Ferrari has been cut. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A head kick misses from Figaro. Ferrari throws a sloppy body shot
and Figaro counters with a left hand that sends Ferrari to the canvas! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Figaro advances position into side control! Figaro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Figaro is staying tight to Ferrari's torso, preventing him from escaping. Figaro lands some shots froms side control.
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. Figaro happy to just control the position for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Figaro creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ferrari sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Figaro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ferrari, who protects the arm well. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Figaro is staying tight to Ferrari's torso, preventing him from escaping. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sabin Figaro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Vinicius Ferrari's cut. That's time! Ferrari's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Figaro tries to close the distance and clinch but Ferrari swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ferrari loads up on a big right hand but Figaro slips the punch. Sabin Figaro seems to be getting the better of the standup. Ferrari missing with a left hand there. Figaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Ferrari falls off balance throwing a combination
and Figaro counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Figaro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Figaro seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round. Figaro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Figaro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Figaro performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Ferrari is trying to get back to full guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Ferrari trying to control from the bottom.
Figaro not landing any meaningful shots this time. Figaro is looking for a kimura here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Figaro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ferrari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Figaro wants to slow Ferrari down by chopping away at his legs. Vinicius Ferrari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Figaro misses with a wild combination.
Ferrari throws a combination that misses and Figaro counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Figaro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Figaro stays in close to Ferrari's body and controls the position. Figaro wants to control from the top but Ferrari keeps moving. Figaro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferrari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Figaro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ferrari looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ferrari looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ferrari! Vinicius Ferrari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ferrari wants to control but Figaro is keeping him busy. Sabin Figaro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Figaro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Sabin Figaro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Figaro 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30 Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30 Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sabin Figaro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Dos Velas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dos Velas comes into the arena with Four Noble Devils blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Dos Velas! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Seth Morrow! The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dos Velas lands a head shot. Dos Velas thows a body shot but no joy. Dos Velas thows a left - swing and a miss! Morrow takes one to the chin there. George Dos Velas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dos Velas scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Morrow. Morrow moves out of range of the strikes. Morrow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Dos Velas tries to land a sweep but no joy. Morrow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dos Velas is keeping the position for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dos Velas punching to the body, from the bottom. Morrow cracks Dos Velas with a solid left hand. Morrow content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Morrow lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dos Velas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Dos Velas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morrow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morrow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Morrow working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dos Velas's head. Morrow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Morrow distracts Dos Velas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Morrow scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Morrow's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Morrow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dos Velas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morrow has managed to get both his arms back between Dos Velas's legs - danger averted. Morrow throws a big right hand that misses. Morrow looking to pass the guard. Dos Velas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morrow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Morrow postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dos Velas is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Morrow, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Morrow lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Morrow has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dos Velas should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Morrow has tightened it up now! Dos Velas should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Seth Morrow! Seth Morrow is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Shuster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shuster comes to the cage accompanied by I Am Superman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jerry Shuster! 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, Xavier Sanchez! The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The fighters circling - Shuster throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A telegraphed right hand from Shuster misses the target. Sanchez throws a hook but Shuster avoids it easily. Shuster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Shuster tries to clinch but Sanchez moves out of range. Sanchez throws a leg kick but Shuster sees it coming and checks it nicely. Shuster moves in looking to clinch but Sanchez pushes him off. Shuster throws a series of punches but Sanchez moves out of range. Shuster swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Sanchez. Shuster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shuster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shuster swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shuster. Shuster is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Shuster throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range. Sanchez sizes up Shuster with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Shuster gets a clinch. Shuster misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to break free but Shuster pushes him back against the cage. Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Shuster misses with a series of wild punches.
Shuster tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanchez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Sanchez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shuster. Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shuster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez. Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Shuster. Shuster tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanchez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Sanchez thows a body shot but no joy. Sanchez slips a straight right by Shuster. Shuster throws a sloppy body shot
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut. Shuster tries to clinch up and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shuster is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Shuster throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it. Sanchez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Shuster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanchez. Shuster is trying to stand back up but Sanchez is controlling him
Shuster won't allow Sanchez to pass to mount. Sanchez wants to control but Shuster is keeping him busy. Shuster looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sanchez slips a nice elbow through Shuster's hands, connecting with Shuster's forehead. Shuster is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Sanchez throws out a powerful jab. Shuster tries to clinch but Sanchez moves away letting Sanchez counter with a right hand. Oh Shuster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sanchez circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Shuster to the canvas! Shuster doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Sanchez keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Sanchez! Xavier Sanchez is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Choice Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by MotherFu*ker of the Year - Motley Crue. Juan Sanchez told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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161 lbs
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Choice Gracie! 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, Juan Sanchez! The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sanchez misses with a wild body shot. Sanchez throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely. Sanchez takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses. Gracie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center. Sanchez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez lands with a shot to the body. Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range. Sanchez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie. Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range. Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Gracie moves away and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard. Gracie trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom. Sanchez keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. Sanchez throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sanchez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well. Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Sanchez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sanchez looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Sanchez looks gassed! Gracie wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Sanchez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Sanchez had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Gracie is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Sanchez Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Gracie's back instead. Gracie trying to control but not successfully. Sanchez keeps control of the position as Gracie tries to break free.
Gracie trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Sanchez looking to break Gracie's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gracie remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sanchez will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gracie breaks Sanchez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Gracie wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving. Sanchez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sanchez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Sanchez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Sanchez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Gracie wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position. Sanchez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Gracie advances position into side control! Gracie content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sanchez is looking to reverse the position. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Sanchez throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sanchez tries to get back to half guard but can't. Gracie wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy. Sanchez is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working. Gracie avoids the strikes from the bottom by Sanchez. Gracie lands a nice forearm strike. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Choice Gracie dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gracie moves away from the strike by Sanchez. A combination from Sanchez does no damage. Sanchez clinches but Gracie breaks the clinch so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Gracie advances to half guard. Sanchez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Sanchez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sanchez. Sanchez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss. Sanchez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy. Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanchez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss. Gracie 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Gracie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Sanchez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gracie counters with a low kick, right behind Sanchez 's knee. Gracie closes the distance and clinches. Gracie breaks from the clinch.
Juan Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanchez swivels and escapes. Sanchez throws out a leg kick but Gracie moves out of range and Sanchez only half commits. Juan Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Gracie tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Sanchez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gracie thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sanchez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively. Sanchez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gracie rather than just go for the knockout. Gracie moves out of range of the body kick from Sanchez.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Sanchez moves out of range as Gracie throws a body kick.
Sanchez closes the distance but Gracie moves to the side and Gracie counters with an outside leg kick.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses. Gracie getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Gracie thuds his shin into the meat of Sanchez's side. Sanchez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Gracie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanchez's sensitive parts. Sanchez is breathing heavily. Gracie lands a nice looking body shot.
Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sanchez throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range. Sanchez misses with a jab to the body
and Gracie counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Gracie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Gracie staying out of range there. Sanchez slips a straight right by Gracie. A jab from Sanchez misses. Sanchez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Sanchez backing up. Sanchez nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes. Gracie's corner calls for a 1-2. Gracie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Sanchez misses the shot to the body. Crunch! Gracie slams his shin into Sanchez's torso. Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away. Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gracie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Gracie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanchez. That did some damage! Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanchez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Sanchez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Gracie moves out of range as Sanchez strikes. Juan Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gracie is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks. Sanchez tries to land a body kick and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sanchez is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Gracie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Sanchez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Choice Gracie 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.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body. A shot to the body from Sanchez misses and Gracie counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gracie, as that shot connected.
Gracie scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanchez in his tracks.
Sanchez is rocked! Gracie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can Gracie finish him? Gracie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gracie lands a takedown into guard.
Sanchez seems to have recovered his senses. Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now. Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. Sanchez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Sanchez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sanchez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard. Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sanchez's guard. Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Gracie wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sanchez actively working from the bottom here. Sanchez is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sanchez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Gracie drops an elbow to the side of Sanchez's head. Sanchez tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sanchez has hold of Gracie's hands but Gracie slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Sanchez is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. Sanchez missing with punches from the bottom.
Gracie is keen to just control but Sanchez is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Gracie is trying to control. Sanchez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Gracie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Gracie lands with a punch from half guard. Sanchez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Gracie prevents Sanchez from improving his position. Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Sanchez is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard. Sanchez moves into full guard.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard. Sanchez punching from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gracie wants to take a breather but Sanchez is having none of it. Gracie 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.
Sanchez tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Sanchez punching from the bottom.
Sanchez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back. Sanchez is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Choice Gracie clearly takes that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away. Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Sanchez, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Sanchez against the cage but Sanchez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Sanchez misses with a shot to the body and Gracie counters with a slapping leg kick. Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Sanchez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control. Sanchez is trying to get back to half guard. Sanchez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Gracie is trying to control. Sanchez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Gracie controlling the action here. Sanchez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Gracie wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sanchez strikes from the bottom but Gracie uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Sanchez striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Sanchez misses with a strike from the bottom. Gracie lands a few punches from side control. Choice Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Gracie looks up at the clock and then as Sanchez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gracie smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gracie landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Gracie trying to control the position but Sanchez is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sanchez is trying to improve his position. Gracie working the head with strikes. Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sanchez to see if he's OK. Sanchez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Gracie wants to pass to mount but Sanchez is defending the position. Sanchez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Sanchez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie is in the full mount, landing strikes. Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sanchez is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea. Gracie tries to control but Sanchez wriggling away. Sanchez is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea. Gracie landing strikes, looking to finish! Sanchez working to try and regain half guard.
Gracie jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sanchez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sanchez and Gracie has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gracie misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Sanchez tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Sanchez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Sanchez punching from the bottom.
Sanchez tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Gracie content to control rather than advance. Sanchez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Sanchez is not content to let Gracie control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Choice Gracie had his way with Juan Sanchez in that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sanchez misses with a hook to the body
and Gracie counters with a nice leg kick. Sanchez misses with a shot to the body and Gracie makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sanchez really felt that one! Sanchez misses with a jab to the body
and Gracie counters with a slapping leg kick. A good leg kick by Gracie. Gracie staying out of range there. Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sanchez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gracie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gracie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Gracie cracks the inside of Sanchez's front leg. Gracie lands with a nice body punch. Gracie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Nice shot lands for Gracie. Sanchez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gracie counters with an outside leg kick.
Sanchez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Gracie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sanchez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Gracie thows a body kick. Sanchez tries to catch it but that hurt him. Gracie thumps Sanchez with a low kick. Gracie lands a jab to Sanchez's midsection. Sanchez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gracie lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sanchez in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Gracie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanchez. Gracie misses with a wild body shot. Jab from Gracie. Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Sanchez blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Sanchez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gracie counters by clinching up. Choice Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sanchez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gracie is keeping busy. Sanchez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gracie smiles and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gracie throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sanchez's head. Gracie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Sanchez fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gracie working some nice short punches in the clinch. Gracie turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gracie manages to end up in side control. Sanchez is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Gracie avoids the strikes from the bottom by Sanchez. Sanchez striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Sanchez being controlled for a moment. Juan Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Sanchez is not content to let Gracie control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gracie takes a little break here. Sanchez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Sanchez tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position. Sanchez misses with an elbow from the bottom. Sanchez wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land. Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Gracie avoids the strikes from the bottom by Sanchez. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez ducks right into an uppercut from Gracie. Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
And that's the end of the fight! Choice Gracie showed his dominance in that final round. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 50:44 Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 50:44 Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Choice Gracie! Choice Gracie retains his lightweight title!
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