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CSI 23 - Better Than Schim PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adao Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fidalgo Brokador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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154 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adao Ribeiro!
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, Fidalgo Brokador!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brokador drops Ribeiro with a beautiful combination! Ribeiro stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Brokador is looking for the KO!
Ribeiro is rocked!
It looks like Adao Ribeiro has been cut.
Ribeiro looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Brokador connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Ribeiro to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Brokador!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fidalgo Brokador!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between SO NASTY (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Compton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Tommy Compton enters the cage!
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213 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, SO NASTY!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tommy Compton!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
NASTY tries to score a power double leg takedown but Compton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten NASTY somewhat.
Compton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. NASTY looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on NASTY's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Compton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
NASTY struggling a bit here.
NASTY tries to escape but Compton is in control.
NASTY tries to improve position but can't.
Compton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but NASTY is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
NASTY is trying to get back to half guard.
Compton lands some shots froms side control.
NASTY tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Compton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Compton stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Compton fails with a takedown attempt.
Compton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Compton trying to control the position but NASTY is working away.
Compton looks gassed!
NASTY tries to get back to half guard but can't.
NASTY regains half guard.
NASTY wants to control but Compton is keeping busy.
NASTY works his way to full guard. Good work.
NASTY wants to get back to his feet but Compton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Compton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
NASTY has his feet on Compton's thighs here. He's pushed Compton off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Compton screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). SO NASTY!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Paulo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Perereca (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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264 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Paulo Nogueira!
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, Lucas Perereca!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Perereca's waist but Perereca gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nogueira off to one side.
Nogueira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Perereca pinned against the cage. Perereca gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nogueira has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Paulo Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nogueira prevents Perereca from standing back up.
Nogueira not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perereca wants to get back to his feet.
Perereca is looking to get back to is feet but Nogueira passes into side control.
Nogueira has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Perereca!
Perereca is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira tries to control but Perereca wriggling away.
Nogueira lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Perereca has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nogueira working for a submission but Perereca is keeping him at bay.
Perereca avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nogueira.
Perereca wants to get back to his feet.
Nogueira moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Perereca has worked his arm free - good work by Perereca!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perereca is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nogueira has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Nogueira is trying to get an arm triangle but Perereca is defending well.
Nogueira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Perereca knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nogueira is breathing heavily.
Perereca is trying to get back to his feet.
Nogueira 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.
Nogueira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Perereca, who protects the arm well.
Nogueira is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Perereca has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Perereca, who protects the arm well.
Perereca prevents Nogueira from moving into mount.
Perereca pushes Nogueira away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nogueira gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Perereca really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nogueira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nogueira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Perereca explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perereca tries a head kick but it misses.
Perereca stuffs the takedown.
Antonio Paulo Nogueira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Perereca but Perereca pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Perereca keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Paulo Nogueira dominated that round.
That's time! Nogueira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nogueira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nogueira wants to clinch.
Nogueira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nogueira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nogueira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira shoots in for a double leg but Perereca sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nogueira shoots in and drives through. Perereca sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Perereca tries to avoid it but Nogueira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Perereca to the ground. Perereca escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Paulo Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown but Perereca shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Perereca misses with a series of wild punches.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Perereca sprawls well. Perereca wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nogueira gets slowly back to his feet.
Nogueira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Perereca avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nogueira slips a jab and a cross from Perereca.
Perereca stuffs the takedown.
Nogueira shoots in and drives through. Perereca sprawls well.
Nogueira tries to clinch but Perereca is having none of it.
Nogueira throws a nice head kick!
Nogueira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Perereca avoids it really well and circles away.
Nogueira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Perereca sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nogueira somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perereca throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nogueira was covering up waiting for the punch and Perereca finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Perereca gets to his feet. Nogueira looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nogueira misses with a takedown
and Perereca counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Perereca tries to stand and escape but Nogueira is controlling the position.
Perereca wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Nogueira uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Perereca must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perereca has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nogueira is proving hard to escape from.
Perereca wants to stand and escape but instead Nogueira has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Perereca is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nogueira passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nogueira tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Nogueira is working for a submission of some sort.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Perereca showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Nogueira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nogueira with a lazy takedown attempt
and Perereca counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nogueira with a lazy takedown attempt
and Perereca counters with a shoot takedown. Nogueira fights it but they end up in guard.
Perereca stops Nogueira from standing up.
Perereca trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nogueira's guard.
Nogueira wriggles free and stands up.
Nogueira darts in trying to clinch
and Perereca counters with a shoot takedown. Nogueira fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira is looking to stand up but Perereca isn't so interested in that idea.
Nogueira has a closed guard, preventing Perereca from standing up.
Perereca won't allow Nogueira to get back to his feet.
Perereca wants to stand and escape but instead Nogueira has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Perereca working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nogueira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nogueira trying to control but Perereca is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nogueira wants to clinch but Perereca slips to the side
and Perereca counters with a single leg into guard. Nogueira didn't expect that.
Nogueira wants to stand but Perereca is controlling the position.
Perereca wanted to stand there but Nogueira had control of the position.
Nogueira uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Perereca slips a straight right by Nogueira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Perereca counters with a series of strikes. Nogueira will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Paulo Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira tries for a takedown but Perereca circles away easily
and Perereca counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nogueira looks like he's trying to stand up.
Perereca tries to stand but can't do so whilst Nogueira controls his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira wants to get back to his feet.
Nogueira makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A nice combination there by Perereca.
Nogueira scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nogueira wants to clinch
and Perereca counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Perereca.
Antonio Paulo Nogueira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nogueira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Perereca comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Perereca 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 for Lucas Perereca!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Lucas Perereca!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Lucas Perereca!
Lucas Perereca wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Andrade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Katama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Katama has chosen Fuel as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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205 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Andrade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henry Katama!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Katama is defended easily by Andrade.
Katama fails with the takedown.
Katama shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Andrade but Andrade pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Junior Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Katama.
Andrade thuds a left hand into Katama's body.
Andrade thuds his right hand into Katama's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Andrade misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andrade defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Katama.
Katama blocks a head kick by Andrade.
Katama shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Andrade pinned against the cage. Andrade gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Katama walks forward, straight into a front kick from Andrade.
Henry Katama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katama looks gassed!
A slapping leg kick lands for Andrade.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Katama ducks right into an uppercut from Andrade.
It looks like Henry Katama has been cut.
Both fighters circling a little - Andrade finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Andrade tests Katama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andrade scores with a nice head shot.
Katama is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katama seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Andrade shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Katama is backing up but Andrade catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Katama covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Andrade Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Andrade!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcello Magalhaes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and SergiO Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magalhaes's entrance music is Last Of The Mohicans Soundtrack. A fine choice. Ortiz has chosen Face the pain - Steem as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcello Magalhaes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, SergiO Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magalhaes moves into the clinch.
Magalhaes gets underhooks to prevent Ortiz's takedown attempt.
A right handed body shot lands from Magalhaes.
Magalhaes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like SergiO Ortiz has been cut.
A knee to the head by Magalhaes.
Magalhaes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ortiz looks gassed!
Magalhaes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ortiz tries for a takedown but Magalhaes manages to get underhooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magalhaes lands a nice elbow.
Magalhaes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ortiz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Magalhaes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Marcello Magalhaes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of SergiO Ortiz.
Magalhaes moves into the clinch.
Magalhaes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Magalhaes lands an elbow just above Ortiz 's eye.
Magalhaes lands an elbow inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magalhaes.
Magalhaes lands an elbow inside that Ortiz shrugs off.
Magalhaes digs a right hand underneath Ortiz's ribcage. Ortiz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knees in the clinch landing for Magalhaes.
Magalhaes lands a good knee to the midsection. Ortiz won't want to take too many of those.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magalhaes.
Magalhaes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magalhaes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magalhaes lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magalhaes lands an elbow inside that Ortiz shrugs off.
Magalhaes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magalhaes lands a good knee to the midsection. Ortiz won't want to take too many of those.
Magalhaes lands an elbow just above Ortiz 's eye.
Ortiz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Magalhaes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Magalhaes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Magalhaes - that landed with a thud.
Magalhaes working Ortiz over with knees to the body.
Magalhaes breaks the clinch.
Ortiz keeps the fight on the outside.
Ortiz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Magalhaes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ortiz somewhat.
Ortiz slips a jab and a cross from Magalhaes.
Ortiz shoots in and bounces Magalhaes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ortiz looking to pass the guard.
Magalhaes is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Magalhaes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magalhaes rushes Ortiz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Magalhaes working Ortiz over with knees to the body.
Magalhaes pushes Ortiz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magalhaes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Magalhaes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Magalhaes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
Magalhaes landing knees to the body.
Ortiz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Magalhaes prevents it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Magalhaes obliges.
Ortiz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Magalhaes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Magalhaes tries to clinch but Ortiz moves out of range.
Magalhaes is looking to clinch but Ortiz is avoiding it.
No luck for Ortiz with that takedown attempt.
Magalhaes wants to clinch up but Ortiz keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes moves in looking to clinch but Ortiz pushes him off.
Ortiz tries for a takedown but Magalhaes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ortiz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Magalhaes cracks a nice hook into Ortiz's ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Magalhaes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ortiz.
Magalhaes clinches up against the cage.
Magalhaes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ortiz's defenses.
Ortiz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Magalhaes prevents the takedown attempt.
Magalhaes lands an elbow inside that Ortiz shrugs off.
Ortiz tries for a takedown but Magalhaes manages to get underhooks.
Magalhaes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magalhaes tries to clinch up.
Ortiz tries for a takedown but Magalhaes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Magalhaes gets a clinch.
Ortiz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Magalhaes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Magalhaes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz swats away the attempt to clinch by Magalhaes.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ortiz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magalhaes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Magalhaes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magalhaes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ortiz is controlling him.
Magalhaes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ortiz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ortiz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magalhaes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ortiz is controlling him.
Ortiz landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magalhaes uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ortiz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcello Magalhaes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on SergiO Ortiz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Some wild striking there from Magalhaes.
Ortiz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Magalhaes's guard.
Ortiz is working Magalhaes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ortiz stops Magalhaes from standing up.
Magalhaes being controlled here, momentarily.
Ortiz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ortiz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ortiz wants to control from the top but Magalhaes keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magalhaes pushes Ortiz off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz shoots for a takedown but Magalhaes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Magalhaes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ortiz.
Ortiz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Magalhaes scores with a hook.
Magalhaes closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Magalhaes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magalhaes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Magalhaes.
Ortiz dodges an elbow strike from Magalhaes.
Ortiz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Magalhaes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Marcello Magalhaes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of SergiO Ortiz.
Magalhaes lands an elbow just above Ortiz 's eye.
Magalhaes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
Magalhaes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Magalhaes obliges.
Magalhaes lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice body punch from Magalhaes.
Magalhaes prevents the takedown attempt.
A right handed body shot lands from Magalhaes.
Magalhaes lands a good knee to the midsection. Ortiz won't want to take too many of those.
Magalhaes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ortiz.
Magalhaes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Magalhaes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ortiz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Magalhaes blocks an elbow strike.
Ortiz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Magalhaes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Magalhaes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ortiz's defenses.
Ortiz trying to stall but Magalhaes improves his position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Magalhaes.
Ortiz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Magalhaes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Magalhaes is stalling here.
Magalhaes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ortiz.
Magalhaes blocks an uppercut.
Magalhaes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ortiz blocks it with crossed arms.
Ortiz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Magalhaes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice body punch from Magalhaes - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Magalhaes.
Magalhaes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ortizs head.
Magalhaes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Magalhaes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magalhaes stops a takedown attempt from Ortiz.
Ortiz has Magalhaes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Magalhaes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Marcello Magalhaes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Magalhaes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ortiz swats away the attempt to clinch by Magalhaes.
Ortiz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ortiz trying to control the action but Magalhaes is working from the bottom.
Ortiz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Magalhaes is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz is staying tight to Magalhaes's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Magalhaes sneaks out the side door and pushes Ortiz away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Ortiz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ortiz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ortiz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Magalhaes's guard.
Magalhaes is looking to stand up but Ortiz isn't so interested in that idea.
Ortiz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ortiz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Magalhaes wants to stand but Ortiz is controlling the position.
Ortiz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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 Marcello Magalhaes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on SergiO Ortiz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Magalhaes is looking to clinch.
Ortiz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Magalhaes's waist but Magalhaes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ortiz off to one side.
Magalhaes leaves Ortiz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ortiz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Magalhaes was covering up waiting for the punch and Ortiz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Magalhaes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ortiz is aware though and is defending well.
Magalhaes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Magalhaes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ortiz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Magalhaes wants to stand and escape but Ortiz is having none of it.
Ortiz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magalhaes wants to get back to his feet.
Ortiz seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Magalhaes tries to clinch but Ortiz is having none of it.
Ortiz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Magalhaes tries to kick Ortiz off but Ortiz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ortiz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Magalhaes tries to reverse the position but Ortiz maintains control.
Ortiz landing strikes, looking to finish!
Magalhaes bucks up and throws Ortiz to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Magalhaes is bucking up trying to escape but Ortiz cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Magalhaes is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ortiz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Magalhaes is looking to escape.
Magalhaes is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Ortiz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ortiz lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Magalhaes hang on?
Ortiz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Magalhaes looks a forlorn figure.
Magalhaes is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Ortiz.
Ortiz raining down shots from the mount!
Ortiz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ortiz lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Magalhaes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Magalhaes is squirming around, avoiding Ortiz's attempts to control the action.
SergiO Ortiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magalhaes's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Ortiz working the ground and pound effectively.
Magalhaes taking shots to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz controlling from the full mount.
Ortiz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Magalhaes is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
SergiO Ortiz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ortiz breaks from Magalhaes's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ortiz pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ortiz landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ortiz has hold of Magalhaes's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Magalhaes manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Magalhaes is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
Ortiz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Magalhaes has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ortiz is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Magalhaes can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that's the end of the fight!
SergiO Ortiz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Magalhaes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Marcello Magalhaes!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Marcello Magalhaes!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Marcello Magalhaes!
Marcello Magalhaes wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Azh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samoel Croco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Azh comes to the cage accompanied by Manu Militari - Voix De Fait. Croco is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bate Pesad�o. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Azh!
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, Samoel Croco!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azh clinches with his opponent.
Croco works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Azh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Croco defends well.
Azh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Croco is looking to work some ground and pound but Azh has wrist control.
Azh trying to keep a closed guard but Croco is proving a slippery customer.
Croco throwing strikes from guard but Azh blocks nicely.
Azh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Croco's guard.
Azh trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Croco manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Croco scoring with punches to the head and body.
Azh looking for a sweep. Not yet Azh, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Croco throws and elbow that misses. Azh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Croco's guard. Nice move by Azh!
Azh wants to control from the top but Croco keeps moving.
Croco trying to control the position.
Azh wants to control from the top but Croco keeps moving.
Croco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Azh trying to control but Croco is working from the bottom.
Croco is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Azh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Croco. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azh tries to close the distance and clinch but Croco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Croco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andre Azh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Azh lands a right hook to the body.
Azh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Azh doesn't manage to clinch there - Croco circles away.
Azh displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Croco.
Croco looks gassed!
Azh is looking to clinch.
Azh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Azh!
It looks like Samoel Croco has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azh clinches.
Azh breaks from the clinch.
Azh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Samoel Croco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Azh. That's going to slow Croco down.
Azh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Croco, pushing him back against the cage.
Azh breaks from the clinch.
Azh scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Croco keeps the fight on the outside.
Azh stuffs the takedown attempt from Croco. Croco gets slowly back to his feet.
Azh closes the distance and clinches.
Azh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Croco.
Azh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Azh scores with a one two! Croco had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azh takes the fight into the clinch.
Azh breaks from the clinch.
Azh takes the fight into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azh breaks the clinch.
Azh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Azh takes the fight into the clinch.
Azh's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Croco wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Azh has him pressed against the cage.
Azh lands an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Azh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Azh stuffs the takedown attempt from Croco. Croco gets slowly back to his feet.
Andre Azh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samoel Croco.
Croco drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Azh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samoel Croco's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Azh lands with a right that hurts Croco. Croco looks to clinch but Azh throws a short knee that drops Croco. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Andre Azh!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Slaughter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jolly Giant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Giant has chosen Jolly Green Giant - the Kingsmen as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Jolly Giant enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bob Slaughter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jolly Giant!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Slaughter misses.
Giant throws a half hearted mid kick.
Slaughter throws a jab but it's blocked by Giant.
The fighters circling - Slaughter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Giant tries for a takedown but Slaughter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Slaughter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice defenses there by Giant.
Giant shoots in looking for a takedown. Slaughter tries to sprawl out of it but Giant keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Slaughter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Giant avoids the body shot from Slaughter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaughter just misses with a punch to the body.
Slaughter misses with a body shot.
Slaughter fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Giant.
Giant drives through and clinches with Slaughter against the cage.
Slaughter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Slaughter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slaughter throws a shot from downtown. Giant moves away and avoids it.
Giant misses with a hook.
No joy there for Slaughter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slaughter misses with a body shot.
Giant listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Giant connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slaughter. Slaughter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Giant has Slaughter up against the cage in a clinch.
Slaughter is looking to break free of the clinch but Giant has double underhooks.
Slaughter lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giant scores with a shot to the side of Slaughter's head.
Giant jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Slaughter walks away with a smile on his face. Giant gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bob Slaughter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jolly Giant.
Giant checks a leg kick.
Giant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Giant fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slaughter moves away from the strike by Giant.
Slaughter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A cross from Giant lands.
Slaughter looks to land a right hand but Giant moved out of range.
A jab from Giant does it's job there.
Slaughter scores with a punch to the head.
Giant blocks a low kick nicely.
A shot to the body from Slaughter misses
enabling Giant to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giant ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bob Slaughter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slaughter throws a leg kick
letting Giant counter with a right hand.
Slaughter throws a predictable looking body shot
and Giant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Slaughter misses the target.
Slaughter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Giant checks it well.
Giant looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Giant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Giant cracks Slaughter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Slaughter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Giant is out of range.
A shot to the body from Slaughter misses
and Giant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bob Slaughter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slaughter looks to clinch
and Giant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giant misses with a series of wild punches.
Giant blocks a jab.
Slaughter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Giant cracks Slaughter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Slaughter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Giant.
Giant shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Slaughter is trying to defend but Giant finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Giant stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Giant checks a leg kick.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jolly Giant 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.
Slaughter tries to clinch up
and Giant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Giant moves out of range of the body kick from Slaughter.
Giant is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slaughter.
Slaughter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Slaughter misses with a shot to the body
and Giant counters with a right hand to the body.
Giant blocks a jab.
Slaughter misses with an uppercut.
Giant lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slaughter lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Giant backs up against the cage.
Giant lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Giant counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slaughter throws a sloppy body shot
letting Giant counter with a right hand.
Slaughter misses with a combination
and Giant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Giant.
Slaughter misses with an uppercut. Giant saw that one coming.
Giant cracks Slaughter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Giant throws a right and a left that Slaughter avoids nicely.
Slaughter misses with a straight left.
Slaughter loads up on a big right hand but Giant slips the punch.
Giant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slaughter throws a wild body kick that Giant sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slaughter throws out the jab.
Slaughter looks to clinch
and Giant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Giant cracks Slaughter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Slaughter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slaughter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Giant.
Jab from Giant.
Giant tests Slaughter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Slaughter misses with a jab to the body
and Slaughter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slaughter misses with a body shot
and Giant counters by clinching up.
Giant has Slaughter pressed against the cage, preventing Slaughter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Giant fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Giant tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Slaughter smiles and moves away.
Slaughter misses with a double jab
and Giant counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Giant is able to avoid easily.
Slaughter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Slaughter misses with a body shot
and Slaughter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slaughter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slaughter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Giant lands with a cross.
Jolly Giant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slaughter throws a hook but Giant blocks it.
Slaughter misses with a straight left.
Giant moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Slaughter misses with a body shot
and Giant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slaughter throws a combination that misses
and Giant counters with a straight right hand.
Slaughter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Slaughter takes one to the side of the head.
Slaughter is rocked!
Slaughter throws a hook but Giant blocks it.
Slaughter throws a series of punches but Giant avoids them all with ease.
Giant misses with a straight left.
Slaughter misses the body punch
and Giant counters with a nice uppercut.
Slaughter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Giant makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A lazy left from Giant finds it's target.
Giant fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Giant cracks Slaughter with a hook to the temple - Slaughter is on wobbly legs here! Giant swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Slaughter falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Giant wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jolly Giant!
Jolly Giant is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between CJ Fertit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Thiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fertit comes to the cage accompanied by Paint It Black. Thiago has chosen Battle Ready - Otep as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. CJ Fertit has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, CJ Fertit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Thiago!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fertit looks for a takedown but Thiago sprawls well.
Thiago tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fertit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck for Fertit with that takedown attempt.
Thiago throws a combination. Fertit tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like CJ Fertit has been cut.
Fertit shoots in for a takedown but Thiago shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Fertit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thiago scoring well with a low kick there.
Fertit fails with a takedown attempt.
Fertit fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fertit shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Fertit was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thiago really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fertit throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fertit looking for a guillotine from mount but Thiago is having none of it.
Fertit is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Thiago has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Poor strikes thrown by Fertit there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Fertit thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thiago can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fertit landing strikes from the mount.
Fertit throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Thiago because Fertit loaded up on that one.
Thiago keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thiago wants to hold on but Fertit pushes him away.
Thiago really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fertit. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fertit has control of Thiago's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Thiago regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fertit landing punches.
Fertit thowing shots but they're missing.
Fertit throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Thiago because Fertit loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago is trying desperately to improve position.
Fertit unloads with some shots from mount but Thiago bucks and avoids them well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fertit throws some wild stikes that Thiago manages to avoid easily.
Fertit has control of Thiago's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Thiago regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thiago tries to lock up and control but Fertit gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fertit throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fertit wants to finish this one by submission but Thiago is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fertit.
Fertit fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fertit landing shots from mount.
Fertit dominating with strikes here.
It looks like Paulo Thiago has been cut.
Fertit goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Thiago is on top in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fertit looking for a guillotine here but Thiago defends easily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Fertit dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fertit keeps the fight on the outside.
Fertit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thiago as he avoids it easily.
Thiago cracks Fertit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thiago displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fertit.
Fertit shoots in but Thiago avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Fertit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fertit tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thiago swivels and escapes.
Thiago defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fertit.
Thiago stuffs the takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thiago.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fertit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thiago to score with a decent uppercut.
Thiago shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fertit's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fertit is looking for a triangle but Thiago pushes his legs off easily.
Fertit is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago wanted to stand there but Fertit had control of the position.
Thiago must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thiago controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thiago has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fertit is proving hard to escape from.
Fertit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Fertit is looking for a triangle but Thiago pushes his legs off easily.
Thiago trying to control but Fertit is working from the bottom.
Thiago trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fertit's guard.
Thiago got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fertit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thiago has managed to get both his arms back between Fertit's legs - danger averted.
Thiago got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fertit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thiago has managed to get both his arms back between Fertit's legs - danger averted.
Fertit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Thiago looks to land a left hand but Fertit moved out of range nicely.
Fertit misses with a takedown attempt
and Thiago counters with a nice uppercut.
Thiago throws a head kick but Fertit moves out of range.
Thiago connects with the punch.
Thiago tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fertit has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thiago gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fertit.
Fertit tries to score a body lock takedown but Thiago shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thiago lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fertit blocking some punches.
Thiago lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thiago.
Thiago can't break the clinch.
Fertit jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thiago walks away with a smile on his face. Fertit gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Paulo Thiago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fertit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
CJ Fertit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fertit has his takedown stuffed
and Thiago counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thiago looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thiago misses with a head kick.
Fertit ducks right into an uppercut from Thiago.
CJ Fertit's cut is getting worse.
Fertit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fertit with a poor takedown
and Thiago counters with an outside leg kick.
Thiago listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thiago scores with a jab.
Thiago fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fertit, pushing him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thiago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thiago throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thiago.
Fertit takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Thiago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Fertit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fertit gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thiago counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fertit is rocked!
Thiago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paulo Thiago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thiago scores with a jab.
Oh Fertit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fertit tries for a takedown but Thiago circles away easily
and Thiago makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fertit seems to have got his legs back now.
Fertit gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fertit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Fertit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fertit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thiago throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Fertit crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Paulo Thiago!
Paulo Thiago is the new light heavyweight champion!
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