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VFC:A 17 - 10 Minute War Rnd 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Heinrich Dussander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derick Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dussander kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Richard Wagner-Ride Of The Valkyries. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heinrich Dussander!
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, Derick Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Thompson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thompson swinging wilding here.
Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
Dussander misses with a series of wild punches.
Dussander slips a jab and a cross from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a combination
and Dussander counters with a right hand to the body.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dussander throws a series of punches but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson misses with a combination
and Dussander counters with a nice body shot.
Thompson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson throws a combination that misses
and Dussander counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thompson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dussander counters with a left and a right that stings Thompson.
Dussander throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Thompson stumbling backwards into the cage! Thompson bounces back off the cage towards Dussander, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Dussander lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Dussander celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Heinrich Dussander!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King has chosen Rhapsody Of Fire-Steelgods Of The Last Apocalypse as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Royce Gracie!
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, Nikolai King!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but King circles away.
King fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
King goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
King is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
King lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gracie backs up against the cage.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but King is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Gracie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
King lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
King lands with a nice combination. Gracie backs away looking to recover.
Nice body punch from King.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie takes one on the button.
King uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gracie has time to react.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from King.
King uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gracie has time to react.
King lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Some wild striking there from King.
A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
King changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from King does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from King does it's job there.
A decent looking cross lands there for King.
Gracie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gracie is rocked!
Gracie walks straight into a right hand from King - that's dropped him! King jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Gracie from any more punishment! Gracie complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nikolai King!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fabrico Haiti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chinzo Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haiti's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Calling All Skeletons - Alkaline Trio. Machida has chosen Hit and Run as his entrance music. Fabrico Haiti has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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156 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabrico Haiti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chinzo Machida!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida misses with the combination.
Machida misses with a wild combination.
Machida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Haiti.
Machida throws a right hand that Haiti ducks under and follows up with a left that Haiti also avoids with ease.
Machida leaves Haiti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Haiti cracks Machida with an open hand slap.
Haiti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machida circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabrico Haiti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida throws a push kick but Haiti slaps the foot to one side.
A thudding body kick lands there by Machida!
Machida displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Fabrico Haiti has been cut.
Haiti lunges at Machida with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Machida's hand.
Machida fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Haiti is out of range.
Machida takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Machida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Haiti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machida.
Haiti shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haiti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haiti fails with a takedown attempt.
Machida takes a swing at Haiti's ribcage but misses.
Machida throws a nice looking combination but Haiti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machida looks gassed!
Haiti shoots in and drives through. Machida sprawls well.
Machida misses with a shot to the body
enabling Haiti to counter with a crisp jab.
Haiti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Machida pinned against the cage. Machida gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Machida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Haiti connects with a high kick.
Haiti fails with the takedown.
Machida lands a head kick. Haiti smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Machida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Haiti is defended easily by Machida.
Haiti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haiti shoots in but Machida avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Haiti fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick by Machida misses
and Haiti counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Machida as Haiti shoots in.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Machida!
Machida takes a swing at Haiti's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Machida misses.
Haiti fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Haiti has a takedown stuffed.
Machida misses with the combination.
Machida fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Haiti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machida but Machida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Machida misses with a body kick.
Haiti tries to clinch there but Machida circles away.
Haiti misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Machida just misses with a punch to the body.
Haiti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Haiti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machida tries to avoid it but Haiti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machida to the ground. Machida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Machida throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Haiti.
Haiti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machida as he jumps to the side.
Some wild striking there from Machida.
Machida feints and then cracks Haiti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Haiti down.
Machida takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Haiti throws a head kick but Machida moves out of range.
Machida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Machida lands a head kick. Haiti smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haiti shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Machida sprawls well. Machida wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Haiti gets slowly back to his feet.
Machida throws a head kick that half lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chinzo Machida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fabrico Haiti's cut.
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.
Nice sprawl there from Machida as Haiti shoots in.
Machida is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Haiti rather than just go for the knockout.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick
and Haiti counters with a straight right hand.
Haiti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machida circles away.
Machida throws a hook but Haiti avoids it easily.
Machida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machida throws a head kick that misses.
Fabrico Haiti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haiti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Haiti shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabrico Haiti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida throws a head kick but Haiti moves out of range.
Haiti throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Machida stuffs the takedown attempt from Haiti. Haiti gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haiti takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice takedown defense from Machida. No joy for Haiti on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A combination from Machida does no damage.
Machida falls off balance throwing a combination
and Haiti makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haiti fails with a takedown attempt.
Machida scores with a head kick.
Machida comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Haiti shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Machida swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Haiti moves into the clinch.
Machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Haiti blocks it with crossed arms.
Machida missing with knees to the body.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Haiti is trying to drag Machida to the mat but Machida just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Haiti is looking to break free of the clinch but Machida has double underhooks.
Machida scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haiti drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machida stalling against the cage.
Machida lands a knee to the body.
Haiti is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Machida crunches a lovely knee into Haiti's ribcage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Machida.
Haiti drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machida is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Haiti is defending well for now.
Machida tries to land knees in the clinch but Haiti avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Haiti is defending well for now.
Haiti pulls guard successfully.
Haiti wants to stand and escape but Machida is having none of it.
Machida wants to get up but he can't break Haiti's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Machida gets to his feet. Haiti looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Machida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haiti was well out of range. Poor timing from Machida.
Chinzo Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haiti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Machida avoids it really well and circles away.
Haiti blocks a head kick by Machida.
Machida throws a combination that misses
and Haiti counters with a nice double leg into side control. Machida won't be happy with that.
Haiti throws an elbow but Machida slips to the side and avoids it well.
Machida wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haiti misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Machida avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Haiti.
Haiti prevents Machida from escaping the position.
Machida takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Machida lands with a kick to the temple. Haiti shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Haiti looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Machida lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Machida.
Machida misses with a double jab
and Haiti counters with a three punch combo that has Machida backing up. Machida nods at Haiti to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Fabrico Haiti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fabrico Haiti's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Both fighters circling a little - Machida finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Haiti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machida.
A head kick by Machida misses
and Haiti makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Haiti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machida paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Haiti.
Haiti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabrico Haiti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida throws a head kick but Haiti moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Machida lands with a thumping leg kick.
Machida misses with a combination
and Machida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machida swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Haiti counters with a solid body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haiti misses with a kick to the body.
Machida throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Haiti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Machida swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Haiti counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Machida wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Haiti manages to pass to side control.
Haiti trying to control from half guard but Machida is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haiti is looking to advance position but Machida won't allow it.
Machida is trying to stand back up but Haiti is controlling him
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Machida can do anything to dispel that myth.
Haiti trying to control from half guard but Machida is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida is looking to escape.
Haiti is looking to take a break and control but Machida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Machida scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Machida throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Haiti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Machida stuffs the takedown attempt from Haiti. Haiti gets slowly back to his feet.
Machida throws a sloppy body shot
and Haiti counters with a series of strikes. Machida will be more careful next time no doubt.
Haiti tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Machida swivels and escapes.
Nice takedown defense from Machida. No joy for Haiti on that attempt.
Haiti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Machida slaps away a takedown attempt from Haiti, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Machida waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Haiti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida misses with a combination
and Haiti counters with a one-two to the body.
A clash of legs there as Haiti blocks the low kick.
Haiti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Machida stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chinzo Machida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haiti shoots in looking for a takedown. Machida tries to sprawl out of it but Haiti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Machida manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haiti blocks a head kick by Machida.
Haiti lands a right hook to the body.
Machida throws a body kick that misses.
Machida misses with a double jab
and Haiti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machida leaves Haiti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick and Haiti moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machida throws a lazy head kick
and Haiti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haiti fails to land the takedown.
Machida slaps away a takedown attempt from Haiti, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Machida throws a leg kick which misses Haiti's front leg but catches the back leg as Haiti tries to avoid it.
Haiti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Machida throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Haiti.
Machida throws a body kick that misses.
Machida throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Haiti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Machida lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Haiti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machida.
Haiti tries for a takedown but Machida sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Machida throws a combination that misses
and Haiti counters with a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fabrico Haiti showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Haiti has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabrico Haiti!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Favalas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thiago Favalas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Favalas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rickson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gracie tries to score with a low kick but Favalas moves his leg out of the way.
Favalas fails to land with a series of punches.
Favalas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Favalas looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Favalas swinging wilding here.
Gracie with a jab.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Favalas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Favalas backs up against the cage.
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Favalas wants to get back to his feet.
Favalas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Favalas reverses the position - he's now on top in Gracie's guard.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Favalas passes into half guard.
Gracie is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Favalas is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Favalas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Favalas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Favalas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Favalas misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Favalas is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Favalas circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Favalas avoids it really well and circles away.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Favalas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie stops Favalas from standing up.
Gracie passes Favalas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie works his way into full mount!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Favalas is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
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.
Gracie cracks Favalas with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gracie jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Favalas is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Favalas and Gracie has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie looks gassed!
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Favalas has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
An inside leg kick from Gracie misses.
Favalas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Favalas throws a combination that misses
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Favalas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Favalas throws a left and a right that both miss
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Favalas manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A nice combination there by Favalas.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gracie.
Favalas rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Favalas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Favalas throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Favalas throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looks to land a combination. Favalas sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Thiago Favalas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Favalas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Favalas misses with a combination
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Favalas fights it but they end up in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gracie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Favalas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Favalas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Favalas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gracie won't allow Favalas to get back to his feet.
Gracie passes into half guard.
Ground and pound from Gracie.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Favalas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Favalas trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Favalas's head.
Gracie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Favalas!
Favalas wants to try and get back to his feet.
Gracie with shots to the head and body - Favalas looks very uncomfortable down there.
It looks like Thiago Favalas has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie with the ground and pound from mount.
Gracie landing shots from mount.
Favalas really wants to buck Gracie off and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie lands a big elbow.
Gracie looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Favalas is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Favalas and Gracie has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes there by Gracie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thiago Favalas's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gracie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Favalas.
Favalas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control.
Gracie works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rickson Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Favalas prevents Gracie from moving into mount.
Favalas is pushing Gracie's head away, looking to escape. Gracie manages to hold on to the position though.
Gracie moves into full mount!
Favalas wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Favalas tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Gracie putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gracie landing strikes from the mount.
Thiago Favalas's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Favalas that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Thiago Favalas's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rickson Gracie!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cesc Fabregas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Rolinha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fabregas comes into the arena with We Fly High blaring out of the sound system. Rolinha has chosen Paul Engemann - Push It To The Limit as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cesc Fabregas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Rolinha!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Fabregas as he checks the leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Fabregas as Rolinha shoots in.
Paulo Rolinha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rolinha tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from Fabregas. No joy for Rolinha on that attempt.
Fabregas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rolinha.
Cesc Fabregas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Rolinha.
Fabregas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fabregas seems to be looking for submissions.
Fabregas with the ground and pound but Rolinha uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Fabregas chips away with some ground and pound.
Rolinha wants to sweep but no luck.
Rolinha throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Fabregas wants to control from the top but Rolinha keeps moving.
Fabregas is looking to advance position but Rolinha has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolinha putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fabregas flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Fabregas 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.
Rolinha punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rolinha unloads with some shots from mount but Fabregas bucks and avoids them well.
Rolinha with good strikes from the mount here!
Fabregas tries to reverse the position but Rolinha maintains control.
Fabregas defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rolinha.
Rolinha throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Rolinha trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fabregas is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolinha can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fabregas is looking to escape.
Rolinha in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fabregas is just holding on here. Rolinha manages to take his back.
Fabregas is in bad spot here.
Rolinha scores with punches to the body.
Rolinha wants to control but Fabregas is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fabregas is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rolinha gets his way!
Rolinha tries to keep control of the position but Fabregas is staying busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabregas is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rolinha is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Rolinha not allowing Fabregas to control his hands.
Fabregas prevents Rolinha from getting a body triangle.
Fabregas tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rolinha is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Fabregas has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Fabregas!
Rolinha looks gassed!
Fabregas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rolinha looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rolinha looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rolinha!
Rolinha looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolinha working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fabregas gets back to half guard.
Rolinha seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fabregas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fabregas wants to improve his position but Rolinha is controlling well.
Rolinha works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Rolinha dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rolinha lands with a hook. Fabregas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rolinha misses the shot to the body.
Rolinha 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.
Rolinha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fabregas is keeping the position for now.
Rolinha sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fabregas's guard.
Fabregas manages to get to full guard.
Rolinha working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rolinha is breathing heavily.
Rolinha is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rolinha avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolinha slips nicely into half guard.
Rolinha takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rolinha in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Fabregas tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Rolinha!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paulo Rolinha!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocko Graney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paolo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocko Graney could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Paolo Souza's chin.
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249 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rocko Graney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paolo Souza!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graney throws a series of punches but Souza avoids them all with ease.
Souza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Graney swivels and escapes.
Souza blocks a head kick by Graney.
Graney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Graney looks to land a combination but Souza avoids it well.
Graney cracks Souza with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Graney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Graney misses with a head kick.
Souza misses with a straight left.
Souza shoots in and drives through. Graney sprawls well.
Souza takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Paolo Souza has been cut.
Paolo Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Graney sprawls well. Graney wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Souza gets slowly back to his feet.
Rocko Graney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paolo Souza.
Horrible takedown by Souza or perhaps it was just good defense by Graney which made him look bad.
Souza drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Souza content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Souza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Graney is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graney looking for a guillotine here but Souza defends easily.
Souza pushing down on Graney's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Graney is looking to improve his position.
Graney keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Souza is nestled in close to Graney, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graney is staying active underneath Souza, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Graney is trying to get back to full guard.
Souza trying to control the action but Graney is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graney tries to get to full guard but Souza has control of the leg.
Graney is defending against the submission attempts here by Souza.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Souza is trying to work for a kimura but Graney is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graney tries to get to full guard but Souza has control of the leg.
Graney is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Souza's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Souza's back!
Graney missing with strikes from the back.
Souza is in bad spot here.
Souza manages to reverse the position and now he's in Graney's guard. Nice work there by Souza.
Graney looking for a sweep. Not yet Graney, not yet.
Graney is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Souza preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Graney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graney had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Souza is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Graney Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Souza's back instead.
Souza rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Graney prevents Souza from improving his position.
Souza regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Graney.
Souza wants to stand and escape but Graney is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocko Graney dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paolo Souza's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Souza thows a body shot but no joy.
Souza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graney connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Graney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Graney throws a series of punches but Souza avoids them all with ease.
Souza is looking to clinch.
Souza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Graney swivels and escapes.
Souza moves into the clinch.
Souza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Graney walks away with a smile on his face. Souza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Graney lands a high kick to the side of Souza's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Graney dives into guard, looking to finish.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graney thows a big elbow that misses.
Souza wants to sweep but no luck.
Graney works over Souza with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Graney accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Graney stopping the sweep attempt from Souza.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graney lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Souza is looking for a triangle but Graney pushes his legs off easily.
Souza is breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Graney accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Graney missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Graney landing some decent shots from guard.
Souza keeping moving, preventing Graney from controlling successfully.
Graney tries to free his leg and advance position but Souza is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza can't keep his opponent in guard - Graney advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Graney trying to control from half guard but Souza is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Souza is defending against the submission attempts here by Graney.
Souza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza moves into full guard.
Souza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Souza wants to stand up but Graney is controlling him.
Souza wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Graney lands with a cross.
Graney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Graney sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Souza to the ground! Graney dives into full mount looking to finish!
Graney jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Souza manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Souza regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graney trying to mount his opponent but Souza defends it.
Graney sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Souza defending well though.
Graney is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Souza is just riding it out for now. Graney eventually gives up the hold.
Souza makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Souza.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocko Graney dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paolo Souza's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Souza ducks under a wild hook from Graney.
Souza moves in looking to clinch but Graney pushes him off.
Souza works over Graney's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Rocko Graney has been cut.
Souza looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graney is staying active underneath Souza, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Souza tries to pass to full mount but Graney defends it.
Souza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Souza takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Souza seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Graney does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Graney gets full guard.
Souza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza stopping the sweep attempt from Graney.
Graney bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Souza's guard.
Souza manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Graney sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Souza tries to pass the half guard into mount. Graney knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Graney is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Souza scores with a couple of nice shots.
Souza trying to mount his opponent but Graney defends it.
Souza looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Souza is looking to pass Graney's guard but actually Graney recovers to full guard.
Graney 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graney keeping full guard, as Souza tries to pass.
Graney keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
Souza trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Graney manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Graney trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graney preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Graney wants to control from the top but Souza keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Souza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Graney.
Rocko Graney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Souza misses with a double jab
enabling Graney to counter with a crisp jab.
Souza throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Graney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paolo Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Graney connects with a jab.
Rocko Graney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Graney goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Graney goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Graney scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rocko Graney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Souza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Graney connects with a jab.
Graney connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Souza falls off balance throwing a combination
and Graney counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Graney misses with a double jab.
Graney is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Graney lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paolo Souza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Graney has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocko Graney!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gaycer Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeAndre Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson has chosen Slam as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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176 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gaycer Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, DeAndre Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tyson somewhat.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Tyson's head but Tyson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva stuns Tyson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tyson moves into the clinch.
Tyson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Silva's defenses.
It looks like Gaycer Silva has been cut.
Tyson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silva avoids it.
A body shot lands from Tyson.
Tyson lands an elbow inside.
Tyson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tyson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Silva looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Tyson!
Tyson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Silva. What's that going to do exactly?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson has given up his back here.
Tyson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva keeps control of the position as Tyson tries to break free.
Tyson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Silva off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Tyson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyson is trying to defend against the choke here but Silva has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Silva Tightens the hold and Tyson taps out furiously! Silva displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gaycer Silva!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandar Dobren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Muniz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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270 lbs
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242 lbs
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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Aleksandar Dobren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Muniz!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muniz dodges the punch combination from Dobren.
Dobren tries a head kick but it misses.
Muniz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dobren!
Dobren wants to hold on but Muniz pushes him away.
Dobren working to try and regain half guard.
Dobren sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dobren wants to improve his position but Muniz is controlling well.
Dobren is pressing down on Muniz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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.
Dobren has an active guard here but Muniz has managed to pass into half guard.
Muniz trying to pass the guard but Dobren defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dobren is pressing down on Muniz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dobren is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dobren looking to hit a scissor sweep but Muniz is one step ahead there.
Muniz trying to control the position from guard on top but Dobren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Dobren looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dobren is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Muniz wants to control from the top but Dobren keeps moving.
Muniz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dobren is trying to control the position but Muniz postures up.
Dobren throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dobren wants to sweep but no luck.
Muniz drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Muniz as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Dobren screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Muniz! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Rafael Muniz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kid Rock - American Badass. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Don Dynamite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobby Lee!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dynamite dodges the punch combination from Lee.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dynamite.
Dynamite shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dynamite shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dynamite misses with a takedown attempt - Lee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Dynamite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dynamite looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee lands a jab.
It looks like Don Dynamite has been cut.
Lee lands with an uppercut that bounces Dynamite off the cage and back into rage.
A jab lands there for Lee.
Dynamite throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dynamite off to one side.
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!
Lee scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lee cracks Dynamite with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Lee.
Lee drops Dynamite with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dynamite looks back up at him and smiles so Lee waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Dynamite is rocked!
Don Dynamite's cut is getting worse.
Dynamite is breathing heavily.
Dynamite will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lee circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Dynamite to the canvas! Dynamite doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Lee keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Lee!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesse James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo rodrigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ballad of Jesse James. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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160 lbs
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164 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jesse James!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo rodrigo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from James as rodrigo shoots in.
rodrigo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
rodrigo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
James connects with a single shot there.
James throws a shot to the body.
rodrigo looks for a takedown but James sprawls well.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
rodrigo drops his hands momentarily and James takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
rodrigo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
James misses the shot to the body.
James takes a swing at rodrigo's ribcage but misses.
James lands a right hook to the body.
James scores with a hook to the body. rodrigo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
James forces rodrigo back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
rodrigo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
rodrigo fails to pull guard.
Jesse James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo rodrigo.
rodrigo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
rodrigo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. James just stands there and leans against the cage.
rodrigo looks gassed!
James lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt rodrigo or not.
rodrigo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
James is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of rodrigo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take rodrigo's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
James throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
You can see the frustration on rodrigo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
James looking to break rodrigo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. rodrigo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise James will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
James has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for rodrigo! Can he survive? No! He's out! James gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jesse James!
Jesse James retains his lightweight title!
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