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Kings Quest 26 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mich Sadler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rennon Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue 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
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mich Sadler!
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, Rennon Silva!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sadler closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silva to the mat! Silva manages to get full guard.
Silva looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Sadler postures up and lands a big shot to Silva's brow.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sadler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sadler pushing down on Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sadler is trying for a kimura here. Silva looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Sadler wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mich Sadler!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nigel McWolfeness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McWolfeness's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Creed - Overcome. Holmes has chosen No More Heroes as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nigel McWolfeness!
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, Neil Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McWolfeness throws a head kick but Holmes moves out of range.
Holmes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Holmes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Holmes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Holmes seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but McWolfeness is holding on tight.
McWolfeness trying desperately to get to his feet.
Holmes 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. McWolfeness looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Holmes! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Neil Holmes!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DuDu EdU (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Askhat Kariebatonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, DuDu EdU!
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, Bryan Askhat Kariebatonov!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
EdU closes the distance and clinches up with Kariebatonov, looking for a takedown. EdU pushes Kariebatonov against the cage but Kariebatonov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kariebatonov closes this distance looking for a takedown but EdU circles away.
EdU will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kariebatonov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. EdU did well to prevent Kariebatonov getting side control.
EdU looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kariebatonov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
EdU looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kariebatonov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but EdU sees it coming and defends easily.
EdU actively working from the bottom here.
Kariebatonov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but EdU sees it coming and defends easily.
EdU looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kariebatonov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so EdU is just riding it out for now. Kariebatonov eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
EdU misses with a straight left.
EdU rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kariebatonov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kariebatonov fails with the takedown
and EdU counters with a straight right hand.
Kariebatonov looks gassed!
EdU misses with a double jab.
EdU throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kariebatonov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. EdU did well to prevent Kariebatonov getting side control.
Kariebatonov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so EdU is just riding it out for now. Kariebatonov eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
EdU actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
EdU actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
EdU looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
EdU looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kariebatonov is working for a submission of some sort.
EdU manages to get to full guard.
EdU is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kariebatonov defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kariebatonov 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.
EdU is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kariebatonov defends well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kariebatonov 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.
EdU is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kariebatonov pushes down on EdU's leg and manages to get into half guard.
EdU makes his way to full guard. A much better position for EdU.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kariebatonov 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.
Kariebatonov 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.
Kariebatonov got a little sloppy there for a moment and EdU has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kariebatonov has managed to get both his arms back between EdU's legs - danger averted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
EdU throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
EdU throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kariebatonov throwing strikes from guard but EdU blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DuDu EdU dominated that round.
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.
EdU drives through with a takedown into guard.
EdU thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kariebatonov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
EdU tries to get back to half guard but can't.
EdU regains half guard.
EdU is pressing down on Kariebatonov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kariebatonov trying to control but EdU is working from the bottom.
Kariebatonov drops back, looking for a kneebar! EdU looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. EdU looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from EdU!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
EdU looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kariebatonov wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
DuDu EdU overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kariebatonov can't do much from the bottom here.
EdU wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kariebatonov, who protects the arm well.
Kariebatonov can't do much from the bottom here.
EdU wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kariebatonov, who protects the arm well.
Kariebatonov can't do much from the bottom here.
Kariebatonov tries to strike but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
EdU wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kariebatonov, who protects the arm well.
Kariebatonov throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
You can see the frustration on Kariebatonov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
EdU is trying to get an arm triangle but Kariebatonov is defending well.
EdU has hold of Kariebatonov's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Kariebatonov tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - EdU cranks the arm and Kariebatonov screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Kariebatonov, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). DuDu EdU!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Derek Hui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dog Alpha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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175 lbs
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175 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Derek Hui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dog Alpha!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hui doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hui looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alpha is fending him off so far but Hui persists. Nope, Alpha circles away and we're back to standing.
Alpha drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hui is trying to control the position but Alpha postures up.
Alpha advances position into side control!
Hui being controlled for a moment.
Hui avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Alpha.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hui manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hui is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Alpha has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alpha has his hands clasped together around Hui's back. He's all about the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alpha makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alpha.
Hui stopping the sweep attempt from Alpha.
Hui postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Alpha is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hui, into his guard.
Hui seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alpha 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.
I looks like Alpha might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Hui working for submissions but it's allowed Alpha to get to half guard.
Alpha trying to mount his opponent but Hui defends it.
Alpha working over Hui with some ground and pound. Hui looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hui tries to roll over but Alpha keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hui is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Alpha jumps into side control!
Alpha working the head with strikes.
Alpha scores with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Hui's face as Alpha controls the position.
Alpha trying to control the action but Hui is working from the bottom.
Alpha is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hui is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hui tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alpha wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alpha working the ground and pound.
Alpha just content to control the position.
Hui tries to buck Alpha off but Alpha is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alpha is putting a hurting on Hui here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hui seems a little lost for a moment, as Alpha dominates the positioning.
Alpha scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hui to see if he's OK.
Hui manages to get back to half guard.
Alpha trying to control from half guard but Hui is working away.
Alpha is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Alpha is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hui is not content to let Alpha control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dog Alpha dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Alpha misses with a few strikes there.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Alpha.
Alpha in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hui throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Hui wants to control but Alpha postures up.
Alpha stands up and beckons Hui to his feet.
Hui with a poor takedown
and Alpha counters by clinching up.
Alpha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hui gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Alpha to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Alpha advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hui is looking to improve his position.
Alpha working Hui over with strikes.
Well, if Alpha 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.
Alpha is pressing down on Hui's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hui is holding on for now.
Alpha perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Alpha thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, if Alpha 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alpha is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Alpha seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Despite being in the dominant position, Dog Alpha just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alpha throws a right hand that Hui ducks under and follows up with a left that Hui also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hui misses with a takedown attempt
and Alpha counters with a single leg into guard. Hui didn't expect that.
Alpha 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.
Alpha gets to his feet - Hui follows without any prompting.
Alpha shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hui working to try and regain half guard.
Hui wants to control but Alpha is having none of it.
Hui is in a horrible position here. Alpha smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Alpha can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hui is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Alpha.
Hui is desperately trying to improve his position but Alpha has a good base and remains in mount.
Hui defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Alpha.
Hui swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hui really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alpha wants to control the pace but Hui is squirming around nicely.
Dog Alpha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alpha dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dog Alpha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Alpha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body kick from Alpha.
Alpha drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alpha trying to control the position from guard on top but Hui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alpha must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alpha controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Alpha loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hui controls Alpha momentarily but Alpha frees himself.
Hui is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alpha defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alpha trying to control the position from guard on top but Hui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alpha content to stall in guard here.
Hui is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alpha content to stall in guard here.
Alpha working some strikes from top position.
Alpha with a nice head shot there.
Alpha sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Alpha content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Derek Hui has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dog Alpha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alpha sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Alpha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hui is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alpha stays in close to Hui's body and controls the position.
Despite being in the dominant position, Dog Alpha just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alpha darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hui moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alpha's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hui is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alpha is aware though and is defending well.
Alpha slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hui is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alpha defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alpha slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hui trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hui is looking for a triangle but Alpha pushes his legs off easily.
Alpha controlling from the top position.
Hui looking for subs off his back but Alpha has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dog Alpha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alpha has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dog Alpha!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between vinny souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlon Sagen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). vinny souza has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, vinny souza!
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, Marlon Sagen!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
souza shoots for a double leg takedown but Sagen sprawls well. He's pushed souza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
souza gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sagen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sagen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sagen passes souza's left leg - he's now in half guard.
souza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sagen pulls his head out easily.
Sagen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
souza is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sagen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sagen's back!
Sagen trying to get back to his feet but souza is in full control for now.
Sagen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of souza's arms.
You can see the frustration on Sagen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagen preventing the rear naked choke attempt from souza.
souza controlling well, preventing Sagen from escaping the position.
Sagen turns into souza and is now in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
souza can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sagen controls the pace.
Sagen connects with a couple of short punches.
Sagen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
souza trying to control the position.
Sagen chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
souza controls Sagen momentarily but Sagen frees himself.
Sagen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sagen working some strikes from top position.
Sagen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sagen landing with the ground and pound.
souza is breathing heavily.
souza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
souza keeping moving, preventing Sagen from controlling successfully.
Sagen lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagen with a nice head shot there.
Sagen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
souza has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Sagen should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, souza has tightened it up now! Sagen should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). vinny souza!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tito Acton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Obomba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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153 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tito Acton!
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, Barry Obomba!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Obomba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Acton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Obomba's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Acton won't allow Obomba to sweep him here.
Obomba is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Acton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Obomba is proving hard to escape from.
Acton gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Obomba closes the distance and clinches.
Acton stops a takedown attempt from Obomba.
Obomba jumps guard but Acton stands there with Obomba around his waist. Obomba gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Obomba jumps guard but Acton stands there with Obomba around his waist. Obomba gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tito Acton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Obomba.
Obomba is working for takedown but Acton is calmly controlling the position for now.
A right hand to the body from Obomba.
Obomba wants a takedown.
Obomba fails to pull guard.
Acton keeps control of Obomba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Obomba has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Acton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obomba gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Acton regains guard.
Obomba won't allow Acton to get back to his feet.
Acton wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Obomba manages to pass to side control.
Obomba thows a huge punch but Acton dodges it nicely.
Obomba working over Acton with some ground and pound. Acton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Obomba throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Obomba stops Acton from getting back to his feet.
Acton is breathing heavily.
Obomba scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Obomba throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Obomba stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Acton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Obomba's half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obomba works his way to full guard. Good work.
Obomba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Obomba looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Acton puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Obomba is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Acton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Acton's back!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Obomba. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Obomba gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Obomba is landing with strikes from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obomba cracks Acton with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Acton from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obomba wants to control but Acton is keeping busy.
Obomba lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obomba is controlling the position but Acton somehow manages to roll and ends up with 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. Obomba connects with a nice short shot to Acton's temple.
Acton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Obomba lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Obomba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Acton wants to get back to his feet.
Obomba trying to pass the guard but Acton defending well.
Obomba working over Acton with some ground and pound. Acton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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.
Obomba wants to take a breather but Acton is having none of it.
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. Obomba connects with a nice short shot to Acton's temple.
Obomba slips a nice elbow through Acton's hands, connecting with Acton's forehead.
Acton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Obomba is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Acton tries to kick Obomba off but Obomba keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Obomba seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Obomba is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Acton!
Obomba looking to secure an arm triangle but Acton defends it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Acton is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Obomba dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Obomba.
Acton closes the distance but Obomba moves to the side
and Obomba moves into the clinch.
Obomba has clasped his hands together around Acton's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Acton is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Obomba trying to control the position but Acton is working away.
Obomba tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Obomba lands a nice forearm strike.
Acton wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Obomba wants to control but Acton is keeping him busy.
Obomba looks up at the clock and then as Acton takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Obomba smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obomba working the ground and pound from side control.
Acton on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Acton wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Obomba cracks Acton with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Acton is trying to buck Obomba off.
Obomba landing strikes.
Barry Obomba has got the better of the ground game so far.
Acton is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Obomba has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Obomba trying to control the action but Acton is working from the bottom.
Obomba working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acton takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Obomba lands a decent elbow from side control.
Obomba cracks Acton with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Obomba lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Acton down.
Obomba working the body and head with strikes.
Obomba works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Obomba working the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Obomba working the head with strikes.
Obomba cracks Acton with a big elbow.
Obomba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Obomba cracks Acton with a big right hand but Acton just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acton tries to escape but Obomba is in control.
Obomba working the head and body with strikes.
Obomba scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Acton to see if he's OK.
Obomba is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Acton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Obomba lands a few punches from side control.
Obomba working the head and body with strikes.
Obomba working the body and head with strikes.
Acton takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Obomba in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acton bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Obomba moves in looking to clinch but Acton pushes him off.
Obomba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Obomba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Acton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Acton has his takedown stuffed
and Obomba counters by clinching up.
Obomba lands a hook that snaps the head of Acton backwards.
Obomba fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Obomba is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Acton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tito Acton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Obomba.
Obomba dodges an elbow strike from Acton.
Obomba tries to circle away but Acton has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Obomba.
Obomba is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Acton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Acton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Obomba tries to pull guard but Acton won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Obomba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Acton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Acton misses with a takedown
so Obomba counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Acton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Obomba is controlling him.
Obomba content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Obomba lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Acton wants to get back to his feet but Obomba is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Obomba lands a couple of digs.
Acton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Obomba is in close to Acton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Obomba landing some decent shots from guard.
Obomba scoring with punches to the head and body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acton has momentary wrist control but Obomba slips an elbow through the middle.
Obomba makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Acton wants to stand up but Obomba is controlling him.
Acton keeping full guard, as Obomba tries to pass.
Obomba is looking to work some ground and pound but Acton has wrist control.
Obomba is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Obomba sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Acton's guard.
Obomba trying to pass the guard but Acton defending well.
Obomba slows the pace down in half guard.
Obomba throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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.
Obomba thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Obomba landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Acton looks like he's trying to stand up.
Obomba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Obomba is looking to take a break and control but Acton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Acton wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Obomba looks to clinch
and Acton counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Obomba!
Acton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Obomba is looking to escape.
Barry Obomba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obomba is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Obomba is wriggling around trying to escape.
Obomba wants to control but Acton is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Acton stands up from mount. Strange move.
Obomba tries to clinch but Acton moves away
and Acton counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Obomba is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Acton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Obomba is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Acton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Acton lands a left hand.
Acton lands an elbow that stopped Obomba in his tracks for a moment.
Obomba goes for a takedown in the clinch but Acton prevents it.
Tito Acton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Obomba.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Acton.
Obomba takes an elbow to the temple.
Obomba avoids the elbow strike from Acton, against the cage.
Tito Acton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Obomba breaks from the clinch.
Acton looks to score with a jab to the body but Obomba is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Barry Obomba.
I've got Obomba winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Obomba!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Krav Mcgraw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel Caolho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manuel Caolho will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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163 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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164 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Krav Mcgraw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manuel Caolho!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Caolho.
Caolho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mcgraw drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mcgraw wants to pass the guard but Caolho is keeping the position.
Mcgraw 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.
Caolho wants to stand up but Mcgraw is controlling him.
Mcgraw 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.
Caolho wants to stand up but Mcgraw is controlling him.
Mcgraw sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Caolho's guard.
Mcgraw looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Caolho is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgraw is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Caolho is just riding it out for now. Mcgraw eventually gives up the hold.
Mcgraw looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mcgraw is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mcgraw is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mcgraw is trying to work for a kimura but Caolho is defending well.
Caolho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mcgraw is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Caolho's half guard.
Caolho won't allow Mcgraw to pass to mount.
Mcgraw thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mcgraw prevents Caolho from standing back up.
Mcgraw looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mcgraw is looking for a kimura but Caolho is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mcgraw to get the leverage.
Mcgraw is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caolho is looking to escape.
Caolho is looking to control Mcgraw's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Caolho avoid being mounted?
Mcgraw thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Caolho's head.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mcgraw fails with a takedown attempt.
Mcgraw shoots in and bounces Caolho off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mcgraw loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mcgraw is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Caolho is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Caolho has escaped and now he's on top!
Caolho wants to stand but Mcgraw is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgraw manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Caolho manages to get himself to full guard.
Mcgraw throwing strikes from guard but Caolho blocks nicely.
Mcgraw throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Caolho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mcgraw works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mcgraw thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Caolho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Caolho is trying to stand.
Mcgraw is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Caolho sees it coming and defends easily.
Nice strikes from Mcgraw there.
Mcgraw is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Caolho defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krav Mcgraw dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mcgraw scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mcgraw wants to work for an arm triangle but Caolho is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mcgraw wants to work for an arm triangle but Caolho is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Caolho is trying to stand back up but Mcgraw is controlling him
Mcgraw is looking for a kimura but Caolho is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mcgraw to get the leverage.
Mcgraw looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mcgraw prevents Caolho from improving his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caolho has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mcgraw is working away from the top position though.
Caolho is trying to stand up here but Mcgraw is controlling him well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mcgraw is defended easily by Caolho.
Krav Mcgraw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcgraw looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Caolho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Caolho.
Mcgraw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mcgraw 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.
Mcgraw keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Caolho's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgraw has gone for a leg lock! Caolho slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mcgraw's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgraw has his foot on Caolho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Caolho works his way back into a safe position though.
Mcgraw working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Caolho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Caolho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Caolho wanted to stand there but Mcgraw had control of the position.
Mcgraw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Caolho decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Caolho's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Caolho duly obliges.
Caolho throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caolho lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Caolho keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Caolho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mcgraw shoots in but Caolho avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krav Mcgraw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caolho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mcgraw tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Caolho swivels and escapes.
Mcgraw looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Caolho is fending him off so far but Mcgraw persists. Nope, Caolho circles away and we're back to standing.
Caolho scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mcgraw shoots in looking for a takedown. Caolho tries to sprawl out of it but Mcgraw keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Caolho manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Caolho fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mcgraw on the side of the head.
Mcgraw takes one to the chin there.
Caolho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mcgraw closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Caolho's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mcgraw is trying to drag Caolho to the mat but Caolho just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mcgraw is trying to drag Caolho to the mat but Caolho just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgraw is trying to drag Caolho to the mat but Caolho just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Caolho wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mcgraw ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mcgraw no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mcgraw lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Caolho!
Mcgraw looking to secure an arm triangle but Caolho defends it well.
Caolho is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcgraw landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Caolho 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mcgraw on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Caolho gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mcgraw stops Caolho from standing up.
Mcgraw thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Caolho looking to control.
Mcgraw thows a big elbow that misses.
Caolho wants to get back to his feet but Mcgraw is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mcgraw stands and throws Caolho's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mcgraw 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.
Mcgraw tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Caolho sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgraw is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Caolho is just riding it out for now. Mcgraw eventually gives up the hold.
Mcgraw maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Caolho could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mcgraw has cracked it and Caolho is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mcgraw!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Krav Mcgraw!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dog Gamma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller has chosen Drowning Pool - Step Up as his entrance music. Dave Miller has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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210 lbs
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222 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dog Gamma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dave Miller!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gamma misses with a takedown attempt - Miller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gamma.
Miller slaps away a takedown attempt from Gamma, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gamma fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dog Gamma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller swings for the body but Gamma moves out of range.
Miller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miller tries for a takedown but Gamma circles away easily
and Gamma counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Miller's guard now.
Miller has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gamma off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Miller tries to clinch up
and Gamma counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller is not content to let Gamma control the position.
The ground and pound from Gamma seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Miller struggling a bit here.
Miller pushes Gamma away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gamma gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gamma is trying to get an arm triangle but Miller is defending well.
Gamma tries for a kimura but Miller is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Miller is not content to let Gamma control the position.
Gamma avoids the strikes from the bottom by Miller.
Gamma wants to control but Miller is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Miller can do anything to dispel that myth.
Miller is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gamma is trying to get an arm triangle but Miller is defending well.
Miller tries to improve position but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gamma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miller looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamma fails with the takedown.
Miller leaves Gamma with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gamma shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gamma showed some decent athleticism there.
Miller trying to hold on to Gamma's head to control him but Gamma postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gamma wants to free his trapped foot but Miller is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gamma wants to take a breather but Miller is having none of it.
Gamma stops Miller from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamma looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gamma lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Miller is pressing down on Gamma's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gamma trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gamma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gamma manages to get himself to full guard.
Miller preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dog Gamma dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gamma with a poor takedown
and Miller counters with a single leg into guard. Gamma didn't expect that.
Gamma looking for a sweep. Not yet Gamma, not yet.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miller wants to control from the top but Gamma keeps moving.
Miller postures up.
Miller gets to his feet. Gamma looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gamma instigates a clinch.
Gamma looking for a takedown.
Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gamma looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miller is fending him off so far but Gamma persists. Nope, Miller circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dog Gamma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gamma has a takedown stuffed.
Miller gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gamma is controlling him.
Miller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miller has his foot on Gamma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gamma works his way back into a safe position though.
Gamma trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Gamma stays in close to Miller's body and controls the position.
Gamma seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Miller for as long as he can get away with.
Dog Gamma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gamma 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Miller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gamma counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Miller!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking to improve his position but Gamma isn't that keen on the idea.
Miller is squirming around, avoiding Gamma's attempts to control the action.
Miller squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Gamma is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Miller takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gamma tries for a takedown but Miller circles away easily
and Miller counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller wants to stand but Gamma has his arm trapped.
Gamma gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Miller tries to stand and escape but Gamma is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamma is not content to let Miller control the position.
Gamma wants to control but Miller is keeping busy.
Gamma is trying to stand back up but Miller is controlling him
Gamma trying to control but Miller postures up.
Miller is looking to pass Gamma's guard but actually Gamma recovers to full guard.
Gamma is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Miller pushes Gamma off looking to stand but Gamma dives back in and keeps control.
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.
Gamma throwing shots but Miller is blocking nicely.
Gamma is trying to control. Miller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gamma is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Miller is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gamma thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miller's head.
Gamma is controlling the pace.
Gamma scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Miller tries to get to full guard but Gamma has control of the leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Miller wants to clinch
and Gamma counters with a shoot takedown. Miller fights it but they end up in guard.
Gamma postures up in Miller's guard and throws a big left but Miller blocks it.
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 Dog Gamma will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Miller darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gamma wants to control but Miller is keeping busy.
Gamma avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miller.
Gamma moves into full guard.
Gamma wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment.
Gamma wriggles free and stands up.
Gamma shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Miller is trying to defend but Gamma finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gamma not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Gamma manages to mount him!
Miller is trying to escape the mount.
Gamma controlling from the full mount.
Gamma with a couple of short strikes.
Gamma has hold of Miller's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Miller manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Miller tries to hold on but Gamma pushes him away.
Dog Gamma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamma looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gamma has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Miller is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Gamma sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Miller is squirming around, avoiding Gamma's attempts to control the action.
The referee warns Miller that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamma wants to control the pace but Miller is squirming around nicely.
Miller is in a horrible position here. Gamma smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Miller squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Gamma trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dave Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee stands the fighters back up. Dog Gamma just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Miller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gamma counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Miller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gamma is one step ahead there.
Gamma showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to stand but Gamma is controlling the position.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Gamma from controlling successfully.
Gamma is really struggling to control Miller but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gamma is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gamma slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dog Gamma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gamma, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dog Gamma!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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