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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phil Wascon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danilo Shadow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wascon comes to the cage accompanied by One Better. Phil Wascon looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Phil Wascon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danilo Shadow!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shadow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wascon is fending him off so far but Shadow persists. Nope, Wascon circles away and we're back to standing.
Shadow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shadow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wascon as he avoids it easily.
Phil Wascon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danilo Shadow.
Wascon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shadow.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shadow.
Shadow tries to clinch but Wascon is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shadow misses with a straight right.
Shadow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wascon defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadow tries to clinch but Wascon is having none of it.
Danilo Shadow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shadow looks for a takedown but Wascon sprawls well.
Wascon avoids a kick to the body.
Shadow shoots in for a double leg but Wascon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shadow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shadow is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shadow fails with a takedown attempt.
Wascon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shadow looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shadow looks gassed!
Shadow can't do much from the bottom here.
Wascon throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Shadow is looking to reverse the position.
Wascon working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shadow is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
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. Wascon connects with a nice short shot to Shadow's temple.
Shadow regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Wascon.
Wascon with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wascon scoring with some ground and pound.
Wascon lands a couple of elbows.
Wascon throwing strikes but missing.
Shadow wants to stand and escape but Wascon is having none of it.
Wascon chips away with some ground and pound.
Wascon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wascon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shadow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wascon is looking to work some ground and pound but Shadow has wrist control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Shadow pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wascon gets a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wascon thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Shadow to regain full guard.
Shadow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wascon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wascon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shadow is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wascon is controlling him.
Wascon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wascon wants to pass the guard but Shadow is keeping the position.
Wascon throws a strike but Shadow rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wascon trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Wascon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wascon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shadow is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wascon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wascon's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wascon won't enjoy being in this position. Shadow looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Wascon is tapping - it's over boys! Shadow picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Danilo Shadow!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Booth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Vasconcelos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andy Booth could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vitor Vasconcelos's chin.
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BJJ Blue 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andy Booth!
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, Vitor Vasconcelos!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Booth throws the left hand but Vasconcelos avoids the punch easily.
Booth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Booth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Booth scores with the left hand. Vasconcelos knows he should have avoided that one.
Booth misses with a wild body shot.
Booth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vasconcelos moves out of range as Booth strikes.
Booth cracks Vasconcelos with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Booth has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Vasconcelos to stand back up!
Vasconcelos is rocked!
A punch combination from Booth misses.
Vasconcelos is still on wobbly legs! Can Booth finish him?
Vasconcelos is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Booth doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Vasconcelos crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Vasconcelos's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andy Booth!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josenildo Canhotinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Canhotinho has chosen Não Haverá Limites as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Jason Chambers has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jason Chambers seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ Blue 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, Jason Chambers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josenildo Canhotinho!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chambers digs a good body shot into Canhotinho's ribs.
Chambers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chambers swings for the body but Canhotinho moves out of range.
Chambers throws a left that rocks Canhotinho and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Chambers dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Canhotinho regain composure!
Canhotinho is rocked!
It looks like Josenildo Canhotinho has been cut.
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!
Canhotinho trying his best to control but Chambers has mounted him.
Chambers stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Chambers sizes up Canhotinho with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Canhotinho is still on wobbly legs! Can Chambers finish him?
Chambers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chambers lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Canhotinho - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Chambers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Chambers!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danilo Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Tomaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danilo Garcia!
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, Junior Tomaz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia misses with a head kick.
Tomaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Garcia tries to sprawl out of it but Tomaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Garcia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Danilo Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia misses with a low kick.
Garcia closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Garcia!
Garcia lands a body shot.
Garcia instigates a clinch.
Garcia dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Garcia is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tomaz is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Garcia to the mat. Garcia regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Garcia is controlling Tomaz's posture.
Tomaz stops Garcia from standing up.
Tomaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomaz trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Tomaz is standing up over Garcia. Garcia looks to escape but Tomaz dives into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
I looks like Tomaz might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Garcia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Garcia can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
Garcia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tomaz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Garcia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tomaz cracks Garcia with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tomaz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Garcia is trying to control Tomaz's posture but Tomaz avoids it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Garcia misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Garcia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a few strikes there.
Garcia shoots in and drives through. Tomaz sprawls well.
Garcia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Tomaz moves into the clinch.
Garcia is trying to maintain a safe position but Tomaz gets an underhook and turns Garcia into the cage.
Tomaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tomaz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Garcia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Danilo Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Tomaz.
Tomaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tomaz wants to clinch
and Garcia counters by moving into the clinch.
Garcia jumps guard and drags Tomaz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tomaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garcia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tomaz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Garcia scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Tomaz throws a body kick the misses
letting Garcia counter with a right hand.
Tomaz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tomaz lands in his opponent's guard.
Tomaz is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Danilo Garcia will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tomaz tries for a takedown but Garcia circles away easily
and Garcia counters with a thumping low kick.
Garcia dips to his left and cracks Tomaz with an uppercut!
Garcia tries a head kick but it misses.
Garcia moves into the clinch.
Tomaz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Garcia uses from the top position.
Tomaz is trying to keep Garcia in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tomaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Garcia controls the pace.
Garcia postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomaz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tomaz striking off his back but it's not causing Garcia any problems.
Garcia controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tomaz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Garcia dives into side control.
Tomaz is breathing heavily.
Tomaz stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Garcia in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tomaz trying his best to control but Garcia has mounted him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A nice elbow there by Garcia.
Garcia trying to control but Tomaz is having none of it.
Tomaz can't escape the position.
Garcia looking to control and managing it successfully.
Garcia prevents Tomaz from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia working Tomaz over with strikes here.
Garcia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tomaz is looking to escape.
Garcia controlling the pace for now.
Tomaz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Garcia is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tomaz can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Tomaz regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tomaz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Well, if Garcia is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tomaz wants to improve his position but Garcia is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tomaz wants to get back to full guard but Garcia has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danilo Garcia dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Garcia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Garcia lands with a nice combination. Tomaz backs away looking to recover.
Garcia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garcia closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garcia.
Tomaz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Garcia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tomaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garcia.
Tomaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Garcia counters with a three punch combo that has Tomaz backing up. Tomaz nods at Garcia to acknowledge the strikes.
Tomaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomaz shoots and misses
and Garcia holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Danilo Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Tomaz.
Garcia breaks from the clinch.
Tomaz misses with a takedown
letting Garcia counter with a right hand.
Garcia closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garcia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Garcia works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Garcia decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tomaz, up you get!
Garcia throws a one two combo.
Tomaz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tomaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice shot lands for Garcia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Garcia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garcia thuds a left hand into Tomaz's body.
A left and a right from Garcia both land. Nice combination.
Tomaz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Garcia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Garcia scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Garcia moves away from the strike by Tomaz.
Garcia throws a right hand that Tomaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Tomaz also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Garcia misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomaz looks to clinch
and Garcia counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tomaz!
Garcia trying to control but Tomaz is having none of it.
Tomaz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Garcia trying to control but Tomaz is having none of it.
Tomaz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia lands a big elbow.
Tomaz tries to reverse the position but Garcia maintains control.
Danilo Garcia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Garcia content just to control the position here.
Junior Tomaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tomaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danilo Garcia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Garcia 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:26
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danilo Garcia!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Yankee Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AJ Arroyo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yankee Sullivan comes to the cage accompanied by Fisticuffs. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight 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, James Yankee Sullivan!
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, AJ Arroyo!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yankee Sullivan throws a right and a left that Arroyo avoids nicely.
Yankee Sullivan throws a jab when Arroyo was well out of range.
Yankee Sullivan tries to bum rush Arroyo with a series of wild strikes but Arroyo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yankee Sullivan throws a nice looking combination but Arroyo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left from Arroyo misses.
Yankee Sullivan looks to land a combination but Arroyo avoids it well.
A cross from Yankee Sullivan lands.
Yankee Sullivan scores with a nice strike.
Arroyo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Arroyo slips under a jab from Yankee Sullivan.
Yankee Sullivan misses with a hook. Arroyo ducked under it nicely.
Yankee Sullivan throws a hook to the side of Arroyo's head but Arroyo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for Arroyo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arroyo missing with a left hand there. Yankee Sullivan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arroyo cracks Yankee Sullivan with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Arroyo has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Yankee Sullivan to stand back up!
It looks like James Yankee Sullivan has been cut.
Yankee Sullivan is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arroyo misses with a two punch combination.
Arroyo throws a jab but it's blocked by Yankee Sullivan.
Yankee Sullivan misses with a combination
and Arroyo counters with a right hand to the body.
Arroyo throws a hook but Yankee Sullivan avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Arroyo misses.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Arroyo knocks Yankee Sullivan out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). AJ Arroyo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maia comes to the cage accompanied by Ratamahatta. Charles Carter 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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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, Pedro Maia!
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, Charles Carter!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Maia napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Maia is trying to get back to his feet.
Carter is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Maia looks calm but he's in trouble here. Carter gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Maia is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Carter lets go of the hold and Maia can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charles Carter!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Viana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Roddick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mauricio Roddick struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground |
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Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leonardo Viana!
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, Mauricio Roddick!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Viana.
Viana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Roddick swivels and escapes.
Roddick shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Roddick is looking to stand but Roddick has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Viana wants to hold on but Roddick pushes him away.
Viana wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Roddick looking to control and managing it successfully.
Viana is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roddick sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Roddick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Viana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Viana is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Roddick won't let Viana get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Viana bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Viana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Viana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roddick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Viana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Viana postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Viana postures up in Roddick's guard and throws a big left but Roddick blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roddick is keeping the position for now.
Roddick pulls Viana in close to prevent any damage.
Roddick looks gassed!
Viana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Roddick darts in and clinches Viana up against the cage.
Roddick pulls guard effortlessly.
Viana wants to control from the top but Roddick keeps moving.
Viana won't allow Roddick to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Roddick has his foot on Viana's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Viana works his way back into a safe position though.
Roddick keeping moving, preventing Viana from controlling successfully.
Viana thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Roddick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Viana.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viana drops back looking for a leg! Roddick is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Roddick manages to kick Viana off! Viana jumps back into Roddick's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Roddick dominated that round.
That's time! Viana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Viana misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Roddick misses with a takedown
and Viana counters by moving into the clinch.
Roddick pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viana wants to control from the top but Roddick keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roddick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viana gets to his feet. Roddick looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Viana shoots in for a takedown but Roddick shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Viana looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Viana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viana shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roddick as he jumps to the side.
Roddick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Roddick.
Roddick decides to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roddick stuffs the takedown attempt from Viana. Viana gets slowly back to his feet.
Roddick clinches up against the cage.
Roddick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Viana wants to clinch
and Roddick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Viana shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Roddick defends it nicely.
Roddick takes the fight into the clinch.
Roddick leaning against his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roddick lands a body shot in the clinch.
Viana fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Viana has Roddick pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Roddick manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Roddick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Viana smiles and moves away.
Viana shoots in for a double leg but Roddick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Viana throws a lazy head kick
and Roddick counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Viana tries to clinch
and Roddick counters with a left to the body.
Roddick misses with a takedown
and Viana counters with a shoot takedown. Roddick fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roddick has control of Viana's left arm, preventing Viana from doing any damage.
Roddick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Viana prevents Roddick from getting back to his feet.
Roddick looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Viana puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roddick can do anything to dispel that myth.
Viana seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Viana is looking to take a break and control but Roddick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mauricio Roddick will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Viana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Viana with a lazy takedown attempt
and Roddick counters with a big head kick but Viana shrugs it off.
Roddick tries for a takedown but Viana circles away easily
so Viana counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Roddick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Viana gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Roddick has his takedown stuffed
and Viana counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Viana.
Viana tries to pull guard but Roddick won't allow it.
Roddick is stalling here.
Viana could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Viana tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Roddick just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Viana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Viana jumps guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roddick postures up.
Viana tries to strike from the bottom.
Viana 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.
Viana is looking to stand up but Roddick isn't so interested in that idea.
Viana pushes a forearm under Roddick's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Roddick is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonardo Viana!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tenlou Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Machida!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tenlou Maia!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia fails with a takedown attempt.
Machida clinches up against the cage.
Maia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machida smiles and moves away.
Maia shoots in and drives through. Machida sprawls well.
Lyoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tenlou Maia.
Maia misses with a takedown attempt - Machida sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maia clinches with his opponent.
Machida wants a takedown.
Machida manages to break the clinch.
Machida tries a head kick but it misses.
Machida closes the distance and pushes Maia back into the cage.
Machida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machida circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia closes the distance looking to clinch
and Machida moves into the clinch.
The referee calls for Machida to work.
Machida manages to break the clinch.
Machida closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maia to the mat! Maia manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maia wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maia looks gassed!
Machida sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Machida seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Maia for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida wanted to stand there but Maia had control of the position.
Maia looking for a sweep. Not yet Maia, not yet.
Maia keeping full guard, as Machida tries to pass.
Machida knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maia on the ground.
Machida would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida wants to pass the guard but Maia is keeping the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Machida shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Machida showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Maia wants to get back to full guard.
Machida stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Maia to get to his feet.
Maia avoids the head kick by Machida.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Machida for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Machida manages to break the clinch.
Maia with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Machida counter with a right hand.
Machida looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Machida is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Machida closes the distance and clinches.
Machida lands a good knee to the midsection. Maia won't want to take too many of those.
Machida lands a takedown into guard.
Machida wants to control from the top but Maia keeps moving.
Machida wants to stand but Maia has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Maia is trying to control the position but Machida postures up.
Maia is breathing heavily.
Maia looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Machida has picked Maia up and slammed him! Maia can't keep hold of the triangle and Machida manages to pass to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida stands up.
Lyoto Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machida pushes Maia up against the cage in a clinch.
Machida breaks from the clinch.
Machida closes the distance and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Machida gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Machida crunches a lovely knee into Maia's ribcage.
Machida has Maia pushed against the cage.
Maia wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoto Machida.
Machida closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maia circles away.
Machida lands a high kick!
Maia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Machida moves into the clinch.
Machida landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The is referee keeping an eye on Machida - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Machida lands a nice knee to the body.
Machida lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Machida breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Maia. No joy for Machida on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Machida tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Machida somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Machida decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maia's guard.
Maia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maia throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Maia looking for subs off his back but Machida has passed one foot through into half guard.
Machida trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia wants to get back to his feet.
Maia actively working from the bottom here.
Machida trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Machida has closed the distance and engaged Maia in a clinch.
Maia tries to pull guard but Machida won't allow it.
Machida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machida gets a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Machida.
Machida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maia fails with a takedown attempt.
Machida lands with a kick to the temple. Maia shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Tenlou Maia has been cut.
Maia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lyoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tenlou Maia.
Machida thuds his shin into the meat of Maia's side.
Maia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida has managed to clinch.
Machida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machida moves into the clinch.
Maia tries to pull guard but Machida won't allow it.
Machida breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machida lands a head kick. Maia smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Machida has taken the fight to the clinch.
Machida breaks the clinch.
Machida forces Maia back against the cage and clinches.
Machida unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Maia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Machida gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Machida jumps guard and drags Maia to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Machida wants to stand up but Maia is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyoto Machida overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maia tries to free his leg and advance position but Machida is retaining full guard.
Machida manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida throws a nice outside leg kick.
Machida clinches up with Maia and pushes him back against the cage.
Maia is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Machida holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Maia throws a punch but it's blocked by Machida.
Machida breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maia can do to turn this around?
Machida has closed the distance and engaged Maia in a clinch.
Machida breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machida shoots in for a double leg but Maia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Machida has taken the fight to the clinch.
Machida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tenlou Maia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida throws a head kick but Maia moves out of range.
Maia fails with the takedown
and Machida counters by clinching up.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida is trying to drag Maia to the mat but Maia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Machida wants to break the clinch but can't.
Machida is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Machida stops a takedown attempt from Maia.
Machida holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Machida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maia darts in trying to clinch
and Machida counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maia's knee momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maia misses with a takedown attempt
and Machida counters with a big head kick but Maia shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Tenlou Maia's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Maia misses with a takedown
and Machida counters with a big head kick but Maia shrugs it off.
Machida misses with a head kick.
Machida throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Machida scores with a three punch combo!
Machida lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maia circles away quickly and effectively.
Machida moves into the clinch successfully.
Machida manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Machida.
Machida wants a takedown but no success here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Machida creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maia's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida breaks from the clinch.
Machida closes the distance and clinches up with Maia, looking for a takedown. Machida pushes Maia against the cage but Maia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machida counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Machida.
Maia tries to pull guard but Machida holds him up against the cage and eventually Maia drops back down to his feet.
Machida is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Maia avoids a wild elbow strike from Machida.
Machida's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Machida using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Maia is trying desperately to land a takedown but Machida is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Maia.
Maia successfully pulls guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia 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.
Machida wants to stand but Maia is controlling his posture from full guard.
Maia is striking but Machida is not phased and passes to half guard.
Maia is trying to get back to full guard.
Machida decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia slips a jab and a cross from Machida.
Machida has taken the fight to the clinch.
Machida unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lyoto Machida has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machida throws an elbow but misses.
Machida lands a knee to the head.
Machida landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Machida.
Maia drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Machida gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lyoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tenlou Maia.
Machida stops a takedown attempt from Maia.
Maia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Maia wants a takedown but no success here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Machida.
Maia takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia tries to pull guard but Machida won't allow it.
Machida manages to break the clinch.
Maia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Machida counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Maia looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Machida puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Machida wants to stand but Maia has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Maia is refusing to be controlled, as Machida sits in half guard.
Maia wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like Machida is going to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida had his way with Tenlou Maia in that round.
The cut man is working on Tenlou Maia's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Maia clinches with his opponent.
Machida landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Machida ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Machida no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Maia from controlling successfully.
Machida has a closed guard, preventing Maia from standing up.
Maia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Machida is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Maia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Machida wants to stand but Maia has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Machida in particular looking to stall.
Machida wants to work for an arm triangle but Maia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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.
Maia misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Maia has a hand on Machida's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Machida takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Maia flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Maia tries to hold on but Machida postures up.
Maia is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Maia throws a combination that misses
and Machida counters by clinching up.
Maia fails to pull guard.
Machida working Maia over with knees to the body.
Machida breaks from the clinch.
Maia wants to clinch but Machida slips to the side
and Machida counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Maia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maia gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Machida is aware though and is defending well.
Machida slips nicely into half guard.
Machida decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Maia moves out of range of the leg kick from Machida.
Machida drives through and clinches with Maia against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machida goes for a takedown in the clinch but Maia prevents it.
Maia drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Machida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Machida 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 50:44
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 50:44
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Machida!
Lyoto Machida is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henri Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Royce Gracie has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Royce Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henri Baker!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Baker is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Baker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baker wants to get back to full guard.
Baker is controlling Gracie's trapped leg to prevent Gracie from advancing to side control.
Baker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Baker is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gracie is staying active.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Baker is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
Baker wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Baker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two 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.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
Baker has an active guard here but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
Baker is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Baker avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stops Baker from getting back to his feet.
Baker tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
Baker pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
Baker looks gassed!
Baker wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has passed into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Gracie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Baker misses with a takedown attempt
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control.
Gracie just content to control the position.
Baker can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Baker is breathing heavily.
Baker is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gracie is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baker wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Baker is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Baker wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Baker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Baker is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce 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.
Baker clinches but Gracie breaks the clinch
and Gracie counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Baker!
Baker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie tries to control but Baker wriggling away.
Baker is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Baker tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Baker is having none of it.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Baker to control.
Baker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Baker is looking to escape.
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Royce Gracie just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Baker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Baker tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gracie.
Baker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Royce Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baker trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Baker is just content to waste time from the top position. Gracie takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henri Baker really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Baker scores with a one two! Gracie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Henri Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gracie counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Baker's guard now.
Baker is trying to hold Gracie in close to prevent damage but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
Despite being in the dominant position, Henri Baker just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Baker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gracie takes a kick to the side of the head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Baker throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Baker tries for a takedown but Gracie circles away easily
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie postures up.
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
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.
Baker wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Baker wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gracie is now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Baker trying to control from the bottom.
Baker pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie won't allow Baker to get back to his feet.
Baker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.
Baker looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Baker is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Gracie had his way with Henri Baker 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Baker tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Baker looking to control.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Baker controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Baker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie pushing down on Baker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Baker wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has mounted him!
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
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.
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Baker is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Baker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Baker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Henri Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Royce Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Royce Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 49:46
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Royce Gracie!
Royce Gracie is the new welterweight champion!
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