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WB5: Andrade vs. Gunn PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bill Beach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romulo Correa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beach comes into the arena with Sky Is The Limit-Weezy blaring out of the sound system. Correa has chosen Paranoid as his entrance music. Bill Beach could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Romulo Correa's chin.
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bill Beach!
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, Romulo Correa!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Correa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Correa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Beach avoids the head kick by Correa.
Nice uppercut there from Beach.
Beach throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Correa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Beach blocks a head kick by Correa.
Correa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Correa.
A head kick misses from Correa.
Correa shoots in but Beach avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Correa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Beach! Correa is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Beach!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Pacheco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carvalho's entrance music is Sexy Chick. A fine choice. Pacheco comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Surfacing kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Felipe Pacheco struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.7lbs 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. Felipe Pacheco has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gustavo Carvalho's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Carvalho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Pacheco!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacheco takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pacheco tries to clinch up.
Carvalho shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Carvalho showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Carvalho scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Carvalho works his way into full mount!
Pacheco is trying to escape the mount.
Carvalho postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pacheco looks a forlorn figure.
Pacheco wants to try and get back to his feet.
Pacheco looks gassed!
Carvalho has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Carvalho wants to control the pace but Pacheco is squirming around nicely.
Carvalho working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Pacheco looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Carvalho! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gustavo Carvalho!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mariano Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joseph has chosen Angels Remix Lupe Fiasco as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mariano Castro!
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, Frank Joseph!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Joseph!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Castro prevents Joseph from getting the reversal.
BOOM! Castro connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Joseph is trying desperately to improve position.
Joseph is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Castro unloading with bombs!
Castro thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Joseph working to try and regain half guard.
Joseph takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Castro pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Castro working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Joseph keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Castro punishing his opponent with strikes.
Joseph is wriggling around trying to escape.
Castro cracks Joseph with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Joseph holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Castro tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Joseph really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Castro has hold of Joseph's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Joseph manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Castro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Castro landing strikes from the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph can't escape the position.
Castro is landing with some decent strikes but Joseph is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Joseph looks gassed!
Castro looking to control but Joseph is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Joseph can't escape the position.
Castro punishing his opponent with strikes.
Castro trying to control but Joseph is having none of it.
Joseph tries to reverse the position but Castro maintains control.
Castro lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Castro prevents Joseph from getting the reversal.
Castro is working for a guillotine from mount but Joseph frees his head quite easily.
Castro working Joseph over with strikes here.
Joseph in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Joseph regains half guard.
Joseph wants to sweep but Castro has passed to side control!
Joseph is looking to reverse the position.
Castro lands a decent elbow from side control.
Castro decides to stand up, so the ref orders Joseph to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Castro shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Joseph is trying to defend but Castro finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Joseph tries to roll over but Castro keeps him under control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castro is trying to control. Joseph wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Joseph is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Castro has latched onto it... Big trouble! Castro pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Joseph is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Castro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mariano Castro!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Helio Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Loureiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loureiro has chosen Hibria - Millenium Quest as his entrance music. Helio Dos Santos looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Helio Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Loureiro!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos tries to clinch but Loureiro moves out of range.
Dos Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dos Santos misses with a wild combination.
Loureiro shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Loureiro works his foot free and advances to mount.
Loureiro is landing with some decent strikes but Dos Santos is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
It looks like Helio Dos Santos has been cut.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.
Dos Santos is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Loureiro locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Dos Santos is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rafael Loureiro!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raul Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Axes (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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194 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raul Vieira!
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, John Axes!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Axes misses with a body kick.
Axes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Axes showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Vieira is trying to stand.
Vieira is not content to let Axes control the position.
Axes is stalling here. Vieira is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Axes seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Vieira has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Vieira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Axes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Axes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vieira's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axes keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Axes trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vieira seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Axes is trying to get back to full guard.
Vieira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vieira is thwarting Axes's attempts to control the position.
Vieira wants to work for an arm triangle but Axes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Axes gets a clinch.
Vieira pulls guard successfully.
Axes passes Vieira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vieira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Axes.
Vieira tries to kick Axes off but Axes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vieira gets back to full guard.
Axes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vieira wants to stand and escape but Axes is having none of it.
Vieira looking for a guillotine here but Axes defends easily.
Axes trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira pulls Axes in close to prevent any damage.
Axes throwing strikes from guard but Vieira blocks nicely.
Axes trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Axes postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Axes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Axes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vieira instigates a clinch.
Axes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vieira fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Axes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Raul Vieira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Axes.
Vieira looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Axes!
Vieira gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Vieira clinches up with Axes and pushes him back against the cage.
Axes has Vieira pressed against the cage, preventing Vieira from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vieira pulls Axes into guard.
Vieira looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axes trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vieira is trying to control the position but Axes postures up.
Vieira is pulling down on Axes's head to control his posture.
Axes stands and throws Vieira's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vieira regains half guard, as Axes was trying to land strikes.
Axes drops an elbow to the side of Vieira's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Axes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vieira defending well though.
Vieira wants to control but Axes is keeping busy.
Axes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Axes trying to control the action but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Axes stops Vieira from getting back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vieira catches Axes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Axes darts in trying to clinch
and Vieira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vieira decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Axes, up you get!
Axes is breathing heavily.
Axes throws a combination that misses
and Vieira counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vieira postures up.
Vieira has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Axes is proving hard to escape from.
Axes trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira trying to control but Axes is working from the bottom.
Axes is trying to control the position but Vieira postures up.
Vieira has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Axes is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raul Vieira dominated that second round.
That's time! Vieira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Axes wants to clinch
and Vieira moves into the clinch.
Vieira jumps guard and drags Axes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Vieira trying to control the position.
Vieira is looking for a triangle but Axes pushes his legs off easily.
Axes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vieira's head.
Vieira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Axes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Axes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Axes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vieira is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Axes looking to pass the guard.
Axes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Axes wants to pass the guard but Vieira is keeping the position.
Axes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Axes with the ground and pound but Vieira uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Axes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vieira's head.
Vieira looking for a triangle here. Axes is fighting it but it looks tight! Vieira pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Axes is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Raul Vieira!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Elias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Ramos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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186 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Elias!
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, Tony Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Elias sprawls well. Elias wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ramos gets slowly back to his feet.
Tony Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elias throws a right hand that Ramos ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramos also avoids with ease.
Ramos shoots in for a takedown but Elias shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Elias swings for the body but Ramos moves out of range.
Elias clinches up with Ramos and pushes him back against the cage.
Elias is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ramos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Elias leaning against his opponent.
Ramos tries to throw a body punch but Elias avoids it by throwing Ramos back against the cage.
Ramos tries to pull guard but Elias holds him up against the cage and eventually Ramos drops back down to his feet.
Rodrigo Elias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Ramos.
Ramos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Elias pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ramos wants to clinch
and Elias counters with a straight right hand.
Ramos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Elias is fending him off so far but Ramos persists. Nope, Elias circles away and we're back to standing.
Ramos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Elias is trying to defend but Ramos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ramos is looking for a kimura but Elias is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ramos to get the leverage.
Ramos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos trying to mount his opponent but Elias defends it.
Elias tries to roll over but Ramos keeps him under control.
Elias is trying to stand.
Elias is looking to improve his position.
Elias on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Elias tries to get out of the position.
Elias has one foot on Ramos's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Elias clinches up with Ramos and pushes him back against the cage.
Elias pulls guard effortlessly.
Ramos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ramos's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Elias working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ramos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elias being controlled here, momentarily.
Elias tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Elias looking to control.
Elias looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elias is breathing heavily.
Ramos controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elias controls Ramos momentarily but Ramos frees himself.
Ramos lands a couple of digs.
Elias escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ramos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ramos controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Ramos has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
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.
Ramos looking to pass the guard.
Elias keeping moving, preventing Ramos from controlling successfully.
Despite being in the dominant position, Tony Ramos just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ramos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Elias moves into the clinch successfully.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Elias unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ramos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ramos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Elias is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Elias effectively controlling the action here.
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 Rodrigo Elias will probably get the nod.
That's time! Elias's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Elias circles away from the clinch attempt
and Elias counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ramos thinking.
Ramos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ramos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Elias as he jumps to the side.
Elias tries to bum rush Ramos with a series of wild strikes but Ramos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Elias misses with a double jab.
Ramos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Elias counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rodrigo Elias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Ramos.
Elias unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ramos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ramos pulls Elias into guard.
Ramos keeping full guard, as Elias tries to pass.
Ramos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Elias postures up and lands a big shot to Ramos's brow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos looking to control.
Elias missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Elias trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elias throws a big right hand that misses.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ramos moves out of range as Elias strikes.
Elias tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramos was well out of range. Poor timing from Elias.
Elias slaps away a takedown attempt from Ramos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Elias. Ramos shrugs it off though.
Elias misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramos.
Ramos tries for a takedown but Elias sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ramos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ramos shoots and misses
and Elias counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Elias moves into the clinch.
Elias is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ramos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ramos decides to pull guard.
Ramos uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Elias throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramos.
Elias shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ramos gets a takedown into half guard.
Elias moves into full guard.
Elias throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elias being controlled here, momentarily.
Ramos passes into half guard.
Elias looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ramos trying to control the pace.
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.
Elias wants to control but Ramos is keeping busy.
Ramos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Elias controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ramos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Ramos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ramos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ramos gets a takedown into half guard.
Elias wants to control but Ramos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Ramos 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.
Elias trying to control but Ramos postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Ramos there.
Ramos is thwarting Elias's attempts to control the position.
Ramos prevents Elias from standing back up.
Elias taking some punishment here, with Ramos in his 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. Ramos connects with a nice short shot to Elias's temple.
Elias trying to control here.
Elias wants to get back to full guard.
Ramos has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ramos controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elias tries to buck Ramos off but he can't manage it.
Ramos stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Ramos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Elias defends it nicely.
Elias throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ramos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Elias is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ramos is aware though and is defending well.
Ramos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Elias looking for a sweep. Not yet Elias, not yet.
Ramos landing with the ground and pound.
Elias working a defensive guard here.
Ramos seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ramos stops Elias from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ramos.
Elias closes the distance and clinches up with Ramos, looking for a takedown. Elias pushes Ramos against the cage but Ramos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ramos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Elias sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodrigo Elias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Ramos.
Elias tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramos was well out of range. Poor timing from Elias.
Elias wants to clinch up but Ramos keeps it at a distance.
Rodrigo Elias is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramos scores with a three punch combo!
Elias looks to land a combination. Ramos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ramos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Elias counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Elias trying to control but Ramos is working from the bottom.
Ramos trying to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Ramos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ramos has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Tony Ramos!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Tony Ramos!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Tony Ramos!
Tony Ramos wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yago Barros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roque Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander has chosen Changes - 2Pac as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yago Barros!
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, Roque Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barros digs a good body shot into Alexander's ribs.
Alexander is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Barros.
Barros clinches up against the cage.
Alexander lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Yago Barros has been cut.
Alexander has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barros avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Barros wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alexander gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Alexander is trying to work for a kimura but Barros is defending well.
Barros is trying to control but can't.
Alexander is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barros doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alexander.
Barros moves into full guard.
Barros wants to stand and escape but Alexander is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barros swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alexander throws a big right hand that misses.
Alexander thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alexander scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alexander looks gassed!
Alexander won't allow Barros to sweep him here.
Alexander wants to control from the top but Barros keeps moving.
Barros is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alexander is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Alexander is looking to clinch but Barros is avoiding it.
Barros looks to clinch
and Alexander counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Alexander advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barros is looking for a sweep.
Alexander has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alexander trying to control the action but Barros is working from the bottom.
Alexander tries for a kimura but Barros is defending well.
Barros tries to buck Alexander off but Alexander is having none of it.
Alexander in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Barros is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roque Alexander!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vanish Arkoviskjonk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vontae Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vanish Arkoviskjonk!
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, Vontae Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arkoviskjonk tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arkoviskjonk rushes Thomas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Arkoviskjonk tries a knee to the head but Thomas blocks it.
Arkoviskjonk lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Vontae Thomas has been cut.
Arkoviskjonk holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Arkoviskjonk lands a nice elbow.
Arkoviskjonk with a knee to the head.
Thomas is rocked!
That has opened up Vontae Thomas's cut even more.
Arkoviskjonk working the clinch nicely. Thomas is working for position but Arkoviskjonk cracks him with a big knee to the head! Thomas crumples up against the cage and Arkoviskjonk lands two more shots before the ref can save Thomas! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Vanish Arkoviskjonk!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Caio Bagetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Beckerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bagetti comes to the cage accompanied by Bob Marley - Get up, stand up. Caio Bagetti has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Caio Bagetti!
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, Scott Beckerman!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bagetti fails to land the takedown.
Beckerman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beckerman throws out a loose jab but Bagetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bagetti defending well as Beckerman loads up on a big left hand.
Bagetti fails to land the takedown.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bagetti checks a leg kick.
Bagetti looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beckerman is fending him off so far but Bagetti persists. Nope, Beckerman circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Bagetti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beckerman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beckerman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bagetti moves out of range as Beckerman strikes.
Beckerman misses with a straight right.
Bagetti ducks under a wild hook from Beckerman.
Bagetti shoots for a takedown but Beckerman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckerman looks to throw the jab but Bagetti is out of range.
Beckerman throws a leg kick but Bagetti moved away.
Beckerman is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bagetti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bagetti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beckerman.
Bagetti slips a straight right by Beckerman.
Bagetti tries to close the distance and clinch but Beckerman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagetti fails with a takedown attempt.
Beckerman misses with a leg kick.
Beckerman misses the jab.
Bagetti tries for a takedown but Beckerman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bagetti moves out of range of the strikes.
Beckerman missing with a left hand there. Bagetti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bagetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beckerman.
Bagetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beckerman.
Bagetti walks into a jab.
Beckerman looks to land a left hand but Bagetti moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Beckerman misses its intended target.
Bagetti closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bagetti lands in his opponent's guard.
Beckerman seems keen to control Bagetti's posture.
Beckerman keeping moving, preventing Bagetti from controlling successfully.
Bagetti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckerman 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.
Bagetti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bagetti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Beckerman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bagetti looking to pass the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A big left from Beckerman misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagetti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beckerman.
Beckerman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bagetti decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Beckerman gets back to full guard.
Bagetti 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.
Beckerman is adopting a defensive guard.
Bagetti drops back looking for a leg! Beckerman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Beckerman manages to kick Bagetti off! Bagetti jumps back into Beckerman's guard.
Bagetti is breathing heavily.
Beckerman wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bagetti stops Beckerman from standing up.
Beckerman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Beckerman misses with an uppercut. Bagetti saw that one coming.
Bagetti feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bagetti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beckerman managing to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Let's hope that Beckerman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Beckerman wants to sweep here but Bagetti controlling him for the moment.
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 Caio Bagetti will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Beckerman throws the left hand but Bagetti avoids the punch easily.
Beckerman stuffs the takedown attempt from Bagetti. Bagetti gets slowly back to his feet.
Bagetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beckerman.
Bagetti moves in looking to clinch but Beckerman pushes him off.
Bagetti shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Beckerman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bagetti is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckerman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bagetti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bagetti is in close to Beckerman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Beckerman misses with a low kick as Bagetti jumps back.
Beckerman throws a big shot that misses.
Beckerman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bagetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scott Beckerman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bagetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beckerman.
Bagetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Caio Bagetti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beckerman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Beckerman misses.
Scott Beckerman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bagetti tries for a takedown but Beckerman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bagetti shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bagetti was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckerman is just holding on here. Bagetti manages to take his back.
Beckerman has hold of Bagetti's leg, trying to break free but it's let Bagetti lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Beckerman is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Bagetti throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Caio Bagetti!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Andrade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrade kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is . The crowd seem to be enjoying Gunn's choice of entrance music: AC DC - Big Gun. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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165 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Andrade!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Glenn Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrade looks to score with a jab to the body but Gunn is just out of range.
Gunn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Andrade misses with a hook. Gunn ducked under it nicely.
Andrade misses with a takedown attempt - Gunn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No joy there for Gunn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gunn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Daniel Andrade has been cut.
Gunn lands a two punch combo.
Andrade is rocked!
Gunn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Andrade moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oh Andrade is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gunn connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Andrade! He's out on his feet! Gunn rushes in and drops Andrade with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Glenn Gunn!
Glenn Gunn is the new lightweight champion!
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