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VFC:A 19 - Supernova PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fabrico Haiti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvador Rosario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haiti comes to the cage accompanied by Ride Wit Me by T.I.. Fabrico Haiti could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Salvador Rosario's chin.
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Salvador Rosario!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosario closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Fabrico Haiti has been cut.
Rosario lands with a big right hook that stumbles Haiti - he's out on his feet here! Rosario follows up with another monster hook that separates Haiti from consciousness! Haiti falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Rosario stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Salvador Rosario!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silva Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thiago Silva's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Duality. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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191 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Silva Silva!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thiago Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silva Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva Silva leaves Thiago Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Thiago Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva Silva which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thiago Silva shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Silva Silva napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Thiago Silva goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Silva Silva has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Thiago Silva but great work by Silva Silva.
Silva Silva decides to stand back up.
Thiago Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Thiago Silva has been cut.
Silva Silva lands a big head kick that sends Thiago Silva to the canvas! Silva Silva follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Silva Silva!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heinrich Dussander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dussander has chosen Richard Wagner-Ride Of The Valkyries as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 2 - 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heinrich Dussander!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dussander misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dussander controlling the position for now.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dussander keeps working.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Dussander is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Dussander moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Dussander is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dussander manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Dussander's guard.
Dussander wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Dussander slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dussander gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dussander misses with a two punch combination.
Dussander lands a jab to the nose.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Dussander.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dussander tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dussander lands with a shot to the body.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Dussander.
Dussander scores with a three punch combo!
Dussander connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dussander digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.
Dussander misses with a double jab.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dussander is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Dussander circles away and we're back to standing.
Dussander misses with a wild combination.
Dussander wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A right-left combo lands from Dussander.
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!
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Dussander sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dussander misses the shot to the body.
Dussander misses with a wild body shot.
Dussander works over Gracie's head and body with a nice combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dussander punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Dussander scores with a body shot.
Dussander looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dussander throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dussander moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dussander throws a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Danga de danga de dang - Dussander scores with a four punch combination!
Dussander scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Dussander fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dussander throws a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dussander.
Dussander works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Dussander works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dussander is working the combinations to good effect here.
Dussander fails to land with a series of punches.
Dussander tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice shot by Dussander.
Dussander getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A combination from Dussander does no damage.
Dussander has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dussander throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dussander scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dussander misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dussander misses with the combination.
A left and a right from Dussander both land. Nice combination.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Heinrich Dussander dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dussander.
Dussander looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dussander lands a jab-cross combination.
Dussander stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Dussander jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.
Dussander misses with a wild combination.
Dussander is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gracie rather than just go for the knockout.
Dussander connects with a body shot.
Dussander throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Dussander throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dussander comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dussander connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
Dussander cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Dussander does no damage.
Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Dussander takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Dussander takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dussander's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Dussander duly obliges.
Dussander stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dussander moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dussander misses the shot to the body.
Gracie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dussander lands with a shot to the body.
Royce Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dussander lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dussander.
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!
Dussander lands an overhand right.
Gracie walks into a straight right hand from Dussander.
Heinrich Dussander seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dussander stalks Gracie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gracie's face. Gracie staggers backwards, shaken.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dussander lands a jab-cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dussander fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Dussander misses.
Heinrich Dussander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dussander scores with a hook.
A punch combination from Dussander misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dussander!
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Dussander.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dussander swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dussander fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dussander looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Gracie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Dussander had a free shot at his head there.
Dussander scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracie doesn't seem bothered though.
Dussander scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dussander throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dussander rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dussander throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dussander throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dussander scores with a shot to the body.
Dussander displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A shot to de liver by Dussander. Beautiful body shot.
Dussander throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dussander jabs at Gracie's body.
Dussander stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dussander is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dussander scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dussander stalks Gracie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gracie's face. Gracie staggers backwards, shaken.
Dussander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dussander misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A shot to de liver by Dussander. Beautiful body shot.
Dussander lands with a nice combination. Gracie backs away looking to recover.
Dussander misses with a two punch combination.
Dussander throws a one two combo.
Dussander lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dussander throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dussander lands with a nice combination. Gracie backs away looking to recover.
Dussander scores with a one two! Gracie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Heinrich Dussander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dussander with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dussander throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dussander goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dussander with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dussander scores with a one two! Gracie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gracie is rocked!
Dussander works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dussander throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Dussander has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dussander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Dussander thuds his right hand into Gracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dussander goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dussander throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Dussander lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Dussander.
Dussander will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dussander misses with the combination.
Dussander tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dussander rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dussander throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dussander throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dussander.
Dussander bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Dussander misses.
Heinrich Dussander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dussander as he avoids it easily.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Dussander saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dussander throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dussander pinned against the cage. Dussander gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dussander throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Dussander lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie at a distance.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dussander looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Dussander comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dussander throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dussander lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dussander connects with a jab.
Gracie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dussander.
Dussander connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dussander fails to land with a series of punches.
Dussander throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Dussander throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Danga de danga de dang - Dussander scores with a four punch combination!
Dussander scores with a jab to the head.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Dussander is avoiding it.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Dussander sprawls well.
Dussander scores with a body shot.
Dussander looks to land a combination. Gracie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dussander throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dussander will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dussander fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dussander misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Dussander misses with the combination.
Dussander misses with the combination.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dussander lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dussander lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.
Royce Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dussander throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Heinrich Dussander is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dussander scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heinrich Dussander comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dussander 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 25:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heinrich Dussander!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gaycer Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cesc Fabregas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fabregas has chosen We Fly High as his entrance music. Gaycer Silva has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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170 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
7 - 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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cesc Fabregas!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Fabregas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fabregas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silva. Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Fabregas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away.
Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Silva lands a slapping body shot.
Silva scores with a hook to the body. Fabregas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva connects with a crisp jab.
Fabregas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva is looking to chop away at Fabregas's legs.
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fabregas circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabregas wants to clinch.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fabregas.
Silva digs a good body shot into Fabregas's ribs.
Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good leg kick by Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silva connects with a crisp jab.
Fabregas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fabregas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fabregas avoids the body shot from Silva.
Gaycer Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
Silva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Silva is looking to score with low kicks.
Fabregas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
Gaycer Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesc Fabregas.
A low kick from Silva is predictable there
and Fabregas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fabregas.
Fabregas has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Silva to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Fabregas is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Silva pulls down on the head and he's put Fabregas to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gaycer Silva!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mason Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dixon comes to the cage accompanied by It's A Fight by Three 6 Mafia. Rickson Gracie has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mason Dixon's chin.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mason Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rickson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie tests Dixon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rickson Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dixon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dixon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dixon misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dixon counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dixon.
Gracie throws a sloppy body shot
and Dixon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dixon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dixon has gone for a leg lock! Gracie slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dixon's guard.
Dixon has an active guard here but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gracie prevents Dixon from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gracie cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
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!
Dixon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dixon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie looking to finish Dixon with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dixon!
Dixon flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Dixon wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie working Dixon over with strikes here.
Gracie fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gracie prevents Dixon from getting the reversal.
Dixon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dixon wants to get back to full guard.
Dixon is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Dixon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working over Dixon with some ground and pound. Dixon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Dixon is defending the position.
Dixon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie looks gassed!
Dixon regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Dixon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gracie throws a leg kick but Dixon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Dixon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dixon shoots in and bounces Gracie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dixon throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dixon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dixon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dixon wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Dixon moves into full mount!
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie stops Dixon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dixon takes Gracie's back.
Gracie tries to break free.
Gracie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Dixon prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Dixon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Dixon eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Dixon has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is staying active underneath Dixon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dixon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dixon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gracie dives on top into guard.
Dixon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Dixon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dixon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dixon is looking to advance position but Gracie has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Gracie lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dixon hang on?
Dixon is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Dixon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dixon is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Dixon dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gracie shoots and misses
and Dixon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mason Dixon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dixon counters with a series of strikes. Gracie will be more careful next time no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Dixon misses the target.
Gracie shoots in but Dixon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Dixon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mason Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Gracie.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Dixon counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gracie!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dixon trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Dixon is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gracie has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gracie!
Dixon looking for a sweep. Not yet Dixon, not yet.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dixon had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Gracie is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Dixon Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Gracie's back instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
I really don't envy Gracie right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gracie won't allow Dixon to pass to mount.
Dixon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dixon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gracie manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Dixon tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rickson Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dixon wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
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.
Dixon trying to control from Gracie's half guard. Gracie has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
Gracie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dixon!
Dixon in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mason Dixon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mason Dixon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dixon wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Dixon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dixon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Dixon!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocko Graney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrison is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Saliva - Click Click Boom. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nate Harrison!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graney tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harrison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Graney throws a head kick but Harrison moves out of range.
Harrison lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Rocko Graney has been cut.
Harrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Graney throws out the jab.
Harrison displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Graney.
Graney moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Graney closes the distance and clinches up with Harrison, looking for a takedown. Graney pushes Harrison against the cage but Harrison circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Harrison blocks a head kick by Graney.
Harrison throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Graney.
Graney misses with a wild body shot.
Harrison lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harrison slips a jab from Graney.
Jab, jab by Harrison - just one landing.
Graney is breathing heavily.
Harrison throws a jab when Graney was well out of range.
Harrison drops Graney with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Graney! Harrison dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Nate Harrison!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rauno Viittala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Humberto Villegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rauno Viittala!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Humberto Villegas!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villegas avoids the body shot from Viittala.
Viittala slaps away a takedown attempt from Villegas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Viittala throws a body punch but Villegas moves out of range.
Viittala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Viittala throws a head kick that misses.
Viittala connects with a right hand. Villegas shakes it off.
Villegas avoids the body shot from Viittala.
Viittala throws a hook but Villegas avoids it easily.
Villegas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Viittala but Viittala pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Viittala cracks Villegas with a good jab.
Viittala throws a series of punches but Villegas avoids them all with ease.
Villegas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Viittala sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Villegas somewhat.
Rauno Viittala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Humberto Villegas.
Villegas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Viittala.
Viittala tries a head kick but it misses.
Villegas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Viittala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viittala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Villegas looks for a takedown but Viittala sprawls well.
Viittala just misses with a punch to the body.
Viittala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Villegas throws the left hand but Viittala avoids the punch easily.
Viittala misses with a double jab.
Viittala looks to land a combination but Villegas avoids it well.
Villegas avoids the head kick by Viittala.
Villegas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Viittala.
A jab from Villegas misses.
A slow jab from Viittala misses its intended target.
Viittala misses with an uppercut.
Viittala throws a right and a left that Villegas avoids nicely.
Viittala is breathing heavily.
Viittala uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Villegas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Viittala throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Villegas with that takedown attempt.
Villegas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Viittala is trying to stand back up but Villegas is controlling him
Villegas is trying to work for a kimura but Viittala is defending well.
Viittala is trying to stand back up but Villegas is controlling him
Villegas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Viittala doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Villegas.
Villegas prevents Viittala from standing back up.
Villegas seems to be working for a kimura but Viittala defends the submission attempt.
Villegas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Viittala sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viittala tries to kick Villegas off but Villegas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Viittala fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rauno Viittala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Viittala lands a jab.
Viittala rushes Villegas with punches - Villegas moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Villegas goes down! Viittala follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rauno Viittala!
Rauno Viittala retains his middleweight title!
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