 |
Kings of Rio 62 - Frenzy PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose The Crash Test Dummy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Steiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steiner has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Brock Steiner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 215 cm
19
300 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
|
190 cm
22
290 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose The Crash Test Dummy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brock Steiner!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steiner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steiner looks gassed!
Steiner misses with the combination.
The Crash Test Dummy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Steiner was covering up waiting for the punch and The Crash Test Dummy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The Crash Test Dummy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The Crash Test Dummy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The Crash Test Dummy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The Crash Test Dummy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The Crash Test Dummy tries to free his leg and advance position but Steiner is retaining full guard.
Steiner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Crash Test Dummy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Crash Test Dummy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steiner keeping full guard, as The Crash Test Dummy tries to pass.
The Crash Test Dummy drops back looking for a leg! Steiner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steiner manages to kick The Crash Test Dummy off! The Crash Test Dummy jumps back into Steiner's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Crash Test Dummy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steiner is keeping the position for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Steiner slaps away a takedown attempt from The Crash Test Dummy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The Crash Test Dummy avoids the head kick by Steiner.
A jab from The Crash Test Dummy does it's job there.
Steiner throws a right and a left that The Crash Test Dummy avoids nicely.
The Crash Test Dummy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steiner tries to avoid it but The Crash Test Dummy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steiner to the ground. Steiner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by The Crash Test Dummy.
Steiner wants to control but The Crash Test Dummy postures up.
The Crash Test Dummy scores with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Crash Test Dummy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Steiner is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The Crash Test Dummy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Steiner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The Crash Test Dummy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Steiner down.
The Crash Test Dummy working the ground and pound from side control.
Steiner is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Steiner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Crash Test Dummy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Check out the look on The Crash Test Dummy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The Crash Test Dummy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Check out the look on The Crash Test Dummy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The Crash Test Dummy wants to control but Steiner is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Crash Test Dummy working the head with strikes.
The Crash Test Dummy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no The Crash Test Dummy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The Crash Test Dummy cracks Steiner with a big elbow.
The Crash Test Dummy in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Steiner is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jose The Crash Test Dummy!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
47% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Plinio Gomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 164 cm
22
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
176 cm
22
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Self confident |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Plinio Gomes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Jones!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones wants to stand but Gomes is controlling the position.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Gomes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gomes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gomes distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gomes throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Gomes postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gomes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gomes fails to pull guard.
Gomes works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gomes connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Gomes is having none of it.
Gomes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gomes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gomes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes landing some decent shots from guard.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomes postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Gomes throwing strikes but missing.
Gomes chips away with some ground and pound.
Gomes is breathing heavily.
Gomes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones working a defensive guard but Gomes passes into half guard.
Jones moves into full guard.
Gomes won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Gomes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gomes looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones looking to control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gomes.
Gomes shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Plinio Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Gomes shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Gomes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Gomes shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gomes doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones closes the distance but Gomes moves to the side
and Gomes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gomes with a nice head shot there.
Gomes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Gomes stops Jones from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Plinio Gomes dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gomes shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Gomes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gomes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gomes lands in his opponent's guard.
Jones looking to control.
Gomes lands a couple of digs.
Gomes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones wants to stand up but Gomes is controlling him.
Jones controls Gomes momentarily but Gomes frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Gomes slips an elbow through the middle.
Gomes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gomes with a nice head shot there.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gomes is controlling him.
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Gomes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Gomes is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Gomes slips an elbow through the middle.
Gomes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gomes lands a couple of elbows.
Jones wants to hit a switch here but Gomes passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jones there!
Jones tries to lock up and control but Gomes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gomes scoring with strikes but Jones is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jones bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gomes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gomes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Gomes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gomes tries to get out of the position.
Jones is pushing down on Gomes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gomes is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Gomes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gomes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones winds up and cracks Gomes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gomes wants to get back to full guard.
Gomes is in trouble now - Jones has advanced to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomes tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Jones working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gomes taking shots to the head.
Gomes can't escape the position.
Jones misses with a head shot.
Gomes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Plinio Gomes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones breaks from Gomes's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jones wants to control the pace but Gomes is squirming around nicely.
Jones looking to ground and pound but Gomes is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Plinio Gomes dominated that second round.
That's time! Gomes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gomes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jones regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gomes.
Gomes throwing strikes but missing.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones is trying to control the position but Gomes postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomes is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Gomes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jones wants to improve his position but Gomes is controlling well.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gomes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gomes lands with a punch from half guard.
Gomes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jones tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Gomes manages to move to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Jones tries to hold on but Gomes postures up.
Gomes landing strikes from the mount and Jones is in trouble!
Gomes scoring with strikes but Jones is staying in there.
Gomes scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jones tries to hold on but Gomes postures up.
Gomes landing strikes from the mount.
You get the feeling that Jones really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Jones tries to reverse the position but Gomes maintains control.
Plinio Gomes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes lands with some strikes.
Gomes avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
Jones defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gomes.
Gomes scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gomes pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jones gets back to half guard.
Gomes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gomes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gomes.
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.
Gomes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Gomes is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gomes prevents Jones from standing back up.
Gomes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gomes in particular looking to stall.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Gomes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marcus Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gomes has managed to clinch.
Jones crunches a lovely knee into Gomes's ribcage.
Gomes has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jones is trying to keep an underhook but Gomes manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Jones throws a strike from the bottom but Gomes passes into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Plinio Gomes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gomes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Plinio Gomes!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
46% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sonny The Flash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sonny The Flash has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
21
193 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
|
177 cm
20
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sonny The Flash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Flash swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Flash lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The Flash scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A jab from The Flash misses.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but The Flash sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Flash. The Flash obviously looking to wear him down.
The Flash lands with a shot to the body.
The Flash throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silva on the side of the head.
The Flash misses with a head kick.
The Flash lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Flash but The Flash pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The Flash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Flash is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silva's half guard.
The Flash is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Flash winds up and cracks Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The Flash wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by The Flash.
Silva is looking for a sweep. The Flash is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from The Flash.
The Flash is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silva gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Flash wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Flash.
The Flash tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The Flash postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Flash is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Silva is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Silva has escaped and now he's on top!
The Flash is breathing heavily.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Flash looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silva stays in close to The Flash's body and controls the position.
The Flash will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva tries to stand but The Flash is controlling from the bottom.
The Flash looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Silva passes into half guard.
Silva trying to control the pace.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but The Flash is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four 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.
Silva tries to pass to full mount but The Flash defends it.
The Flash looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The Flash is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
The Flash is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Silva tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny The Flash dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The Flash clobbers Silva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Silva defending well as The Flash loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from The Flash misses its intended target.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Silva shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches The Flash napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The Flash is looking for a sweep.
The Flash manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is pressing down on The Flash's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The Flash throws a strike but Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The Flash working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Flash has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Silva is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for The Flash.
Silva decides to stand back up.
Silva scores a takedown into full mount!
The Flash working to try and regain half guard.
Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The Flash tries to control Silva's body but Silva pushes him off. The Flash squirms to his side and now Silva has his back!
The Flash tries to break free.
Silva really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for The Flash.
The Flash tries to escape but Silva has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns The Flash.
Silva biding his time, controlling The Flash.
The Flash looking very determined here, making life difficult for Silva.
Silva has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of The Flash's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The Flash breaks Silva's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Silva is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! The Flash rolls with it to try and escape but Silva cranks on the arm and The Flash is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrigo Silva!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
34% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maestre Hulk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Powers (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.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
20
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
|
190 cm
23
240 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maestre Hulk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Powers!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers dives in and grabs Hulk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hulk pushes down on Powers's head and hops out.
Hulk decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Powers is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hulk scores with a couple of nice shots.
Powers gets back to full guard.
Powers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hulk.
Powers looking for a sweep. Not yet Powers, not yet.
Hulk lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Powers had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hulk is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Powers Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hulk's back instead.
Hulk trying to get back to his feet but Powers is in full control for now.
Hulk trying to control the hands but Powers breaks the grip.
Hulk is really stuck here.
Hulk trying to control the position but Powers manages to sink in the hooks.
Hulk showing good submission defense here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Powers's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulk rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Powers prevents Hulk from improving his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hulk closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Powers did well to prevent Hulk getting side control.
Hulk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Hulk.
Hulk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Powers is trying to stand.
Powers wants to get back to full guard.
Powers taking some punishment here, with Hulk in his half guard.
Powers tries to roll over but Hulk keeps him under control.
Powers is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers trying to control here.
Hulk takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hulk landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Powers trying to control here.
Hulk looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Powers with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powers is not content to let Hulk control the position.
Hulk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Powers is rocked!
Hulk scores with a big shot! Powers's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Powers! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maestre Hulk!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
87% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Valdema Severino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlton Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Wild Boyz as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Carlton Silva will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
 |
|
 |
| 179 cm
23
192 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
|
190 cm
23
193 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined |
|
| |
|
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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Valdema Severino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlton Silva!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Severino shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Valdema Severino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Severino will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Severino shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valdema Severino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Severino shoots in but no luck this time.
Silva tries to clinch up but Severino circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Severino.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.
Severino is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silva.
Severino is breathing heavily.
Severino fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Silva sprawls well initially but Severino persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Silva is looking to escape.
Severino throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Silva has one foot on Severino's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Severino shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
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!
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silva clinches with his opponent.
Silva scores with a shot to the side of Severino's head.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Severino blocks with his arms.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Severino blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by Silva.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Severino blocks with his arms.
Severino takes an elbow to the temple.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Severino's face.
Severino turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Severino manages to end up in side control.
Silva is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Severino has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Severino in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Severino wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Severino is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Silva is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Silva is not content to let Severino control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carlton Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Severino chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlton Silva 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.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Severino tries to move into range but Silva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fighters circle, before Silva throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Severino's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Silva lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Carlton Silva!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kip Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenardo Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzalez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by "Monster" By: Skillet . Glenardo Gonzalez will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
24
136 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
|
195 cm
25
141 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
|
Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kip Dynamite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Glenardo Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dynamite closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Dynamite's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dynamite throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gonzalez blocks it with crossed arms.
Dynamite gets underhooks to prevent Gonzalez's takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dynamite throws an elbow that misses.
Dynamite looking to throw knees to the head but Gonzalez is blocking nicely.
Gonzalez tries to circle away but Dynamite has him pinned against the cage.
Dynamite trying to land knees to the body.
Dynamite manages to break the clinch.
Dynamite is looking to clinch.
Dynamite misses with a takedown attempt - Gonzalez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dynamite fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dynamite misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Dynamite.
No joy there for Gonzalez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Gonzalez or perhaps it was just good defense by Dynamite which made him look bad.
Gonzalez shoots and misses
and Dynamite counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kip Dynamite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glenardo Gonzalez.
Gonzalez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dynamite counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dynamite letting Gonzalez take a breather here.
Dynamite is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gonzalez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dynamite throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gonzalez blocks it with crossed arms.
Gonzalez tries for a takedown but Dynamite manages to get underhooks.
Gonzalez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gonzalez is trying to drag Dynamite to the mat but Dynamite just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dynamite tries to land a knee to the head but Gonzalez blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dynamite using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gonzalez looking for a takedown.
Gonzalez looks gassed!
Dynamite changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gonzalez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dynamite moves into the clinch successfully.
Dynamite scores with a knee to the head.
Dynamite has Gonzalez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gonzalez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gonzalez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dynamite.
Dynamite putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gonzalez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gonzalez is working for takedown but Dynamite is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dynamite breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite tries to clinch up.
Dynamite moves into range and clinches up with Gonzalez.
Gonzalez is pressed up against the cage. Dynamite has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gonzalez down to the mat. Gonzalez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dynamite gets caught flat footed, as Gonzalez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dynamite looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonzalez is one step ahead there.
Gonzalez trying to control but Dynamite is working from the bottom.
Dynamite has momentary wrist control but Gonzalez slips an elbow through the middle.
Dynamite wants to stand up but Gonzalez is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez wants to pass the guard but Dynamite is keeping the position.
Gonzalez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dynamite pushes Gonzalez off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dynamite really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dynamite counters by clinching up.
Gonzalez wants a takedown but no success here.
Gonzalez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dynamite tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gonzalez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dynamite pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kip Dynamite dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dynamite tries to clinch up.
Dynamite moves in looking to clinch but Gonzalez pushes him off.
Dynamite throws a sloppy head kick and Gonzalez moves out of range easily.
Gonzalez scores with a takedown into Dynamite's guard.
Gonzalez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dynamite is keeping the position for now.
Dynamite wants to stand and escape but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Dynamite looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonzalez is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gonzalez is controlling him.
Dynamite is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dynamite tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dynamite tries to clinch up
and Gonzalez moves into the clinch.
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.
Dynamite misses with an elbow over the top.
Dynamite is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gonzalez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gonzalez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gonzalez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dynamite clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Gonzalez is not going to allow Dynamite to sit and survive in this position.
Gonzalez controlling the position well here. Dynamite rolled but Gonzalez kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Dynamite is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Gonzalez looking for the RNC.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
Gonzalez throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Dynamite!
Dynamite wants to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Dynamite turns into Gonzalez and is now in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gonzalez is trying to control the position but Dynamite postures up.
Dynamite has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gonzalez is proving hard to escape from.
Dynamite wants to stand and escape but instead Gonzalez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Dynamite tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gonzalez content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dynamite wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gonzalez is now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenardo Gonzalez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Dynamite tries to clinch up
and Gonzalez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dynamite's guard now.
Gonzalez throws a big right hand that misses.
Dynamite can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gonzalez controls the pace.
Gonzalez preventing the sweep.
Gonzalez stops Dynamite from standing up.
Dynamite has control of Gonzalez's left arm, preventing Gonzalez from doing any damage.
Dynamite wants to get back to his feet but Gonzalez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite kicks Gonzalez off and gets to his feet.
Dynamite throws a head kick that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dynamite slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gonzalez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dynamite is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Dynamite connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gonzalez's face.
Dynamite breaks from the clinch.
Dynamite has Gonzalez up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez lands a hook that snaps the head of Dynamite backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dynamite misses with a knee strike.
Gonzalez is pressed up against the cage. Dynamite has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gonzalez down to the mat. Gonzalez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gonzalez closes the distance and clinches up with Dynamite, looking for a takedown. Gonzalez pushes Dynamite against the cage but Dynamite circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dynamite drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dynamite trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gonzalez's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez wants to sweep here but Dynamite controlling him for the moment.
Dynamite trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
Dynamite wants to get up but he can't break Gonzalez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dynamite is fighting to break Gonzalez's control of his arms but Gonzalez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dynamite leaves Gonzalez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dynamite shoots in for a takedown but Gonzalez shows good takedown defense.
Dynamite lands a jab to Gonzalez's midsection.
Gonzalez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dynamite counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dynamite.
Kip Dynamite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glenardo Gonzalez.
Dynamite lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Glenardo Gonzalez.
I think Gonzalez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glenardo Gonzalez!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
35% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Graham Polliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Fraser (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.
 |
|
 |
| 177 cm
25
165 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
|
170 cm
21
162 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
|
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Graham Polliver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sid Fraser!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fraser blocks the body kick.
Polliver lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Sid Fraser has been cut.
Fraser throws a head kick that misses.
Fraser sizes up Polliver with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fraser tries to close the distance and clinch but Polliver swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fraser throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Polliver counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fraser throws a right and a left that both miss.
Polliver scores with a hook to the body. Fraser takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Polliver lands with a straight right. Fraser didn't see that one coming.
Polliver scores with a body shot.
Polliver shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fraser but Fraser pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Polliver goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fraser avoids the head kick by Polliver.
Polliver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fraser.
Polliver closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fraser circles away.
Polliver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Polliver misses with a few strikes there.
Polliver darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fraser wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fraser trying to control but Polliver postures up.
Polliver performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fraser trying to control from the bottom.
Polliver perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fraser can do anything to dispel that myth.
Polliver throwing shots but Fraser is blocking nicely.
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.
Polliver is looking to take a break and control but Fraser is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Polliver works his foot free and advances to mount.
Polliver throwing strikes here but Fraser is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Polliver controlling from mount.
Polliver prevents Fraser from getting the reversal.
Polliver goes for an armbar but Fraser turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Fraser.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fraser scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polliver manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Polliver prevents Fraser from getting the reversal.
Fraser is squirming around, avoiding Polliver's attempts to control the action.
Fraser wants to control but Polliver is having none of it.
Polliver wants to control the pace but Fraser is squirming around nicely.
Polliver with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Polliver is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fraser has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Polliver is breathing heavily.
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.
Polliver controlling his opponent.
Fraser throwing hammer fists to the chest of Polliver. What's that going to do exactly?
Polliver is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Fraser can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Fraser tries to hold on but Polliver pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Polliver thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Polliver is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Fraser can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Polliver dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sid Fraser's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fraser lands a nice looking body kick.
Fraser stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fraser wants it to stay on the feet.
Fraser throws a nice looking combination but Polliver bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fraser.
Fraser with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Polliver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Polliver misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fraser moves into the clinch.
Polliver fails to pull guard.
Fraser tries to land knees in the clinch but Polliver avoids the damage to the body.
Polliver takes a shot to the head.
Fraser creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Polliver's defenses.
Fraser gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Polliver dodges an elbow strike from Fraser.
Fraser trying to land knees to the body.
Polliver tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fraser just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graham Polliver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from Fraser.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fraser missing with knees to the body.
Polliver tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fraser smiles and moves away.
Polliver scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fraser pushes Polliver up against the cage in a clinch.
Polliver on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Polliver blocks the elbow strike.
Fraser misses with an elbow strike.
Polliver is trying to break free.
Polliver works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fraser manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Polliver manages to get himself to full guard.
Fraser really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Polliver. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Polliver wants to sweep but no luck.
Polliver is looking for a triangle but Fraser pushes his legs off easily.
Fraser loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Polliver tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Polliver keeping moving, preventing Fraser from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fraser postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Polliver is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Polliver ducks under a wild hook from Fraser.
Fraser misses with a body shot
and Polliver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fraser darts in and clinches Polliver up against the cage.
Fraser tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Polliver avoids it.
Polliver's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fraser just misses with a elbow thrown towards Polliver's brow.
A short left from Fraser.
Polliver blocks the elbow strike.
Fraser tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Polliver avoids it.
Fraser comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fraser missing with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fraser.
Fraser can't find room to land a body shot as Polliver controls the action.
Fraser is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Polliver is defending well for now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fraser throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Fraser.
Fraser lands an elbow just above Polliver 's eye.
Polliver is trying to break free.
Polliver takes an elbow to the temple.
Polliver managing to block the knees to the body from Fraser.
Fraser pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Polliver wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice elbow from Fraser.
Polliver jumps guard.
Fraser trying to control the position from guard on top but Polliver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Polliver is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fraser throwing strikes but missing.
Fraser postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polliver looking for a guillotine here but Fraser defends easily.
Polliver trying to control the position.
Polliver keeping moving, preventing Fraser from controlling successfully.
Polliver throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Polliver utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Polliver looking for a sweep. Not yet Polliver, not yet.
Polliver lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fraser!
Fraser tries to lock up and control but Polliver gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sid Fraser showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sid Fraser's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Polliver looks to land a combination but Fraser avoids it well.
Fraser fails in his attempt to clinch.
Polliver misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fraser tries to clinch up.
Good exchange - Fraser coming out on top.
Fraser ducks under a wild hook from Polliver.
Polliver closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fraser is looking for a sweep.
Fraser is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Polliver trying to control the position but Fraser is working away.
Fraser tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Polliver wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fraser is trying to control Polliver's posture but Polliver avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polliver is trying to get an arm triangle but Fraser is defending well.
Polliver is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Fraser's shoulder. That is not cool.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Polliver misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fraser tries to clinch up but Polliver circles away and keeps his distance.
Fraser avoids a punch combination nicely.
Polliver swats away the attempt to clinch by Fraser.
Fraser throws a head kick that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Fraser there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Polliver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Polliver misses with a hook. Fraser ducked under it nicely.
Fraser tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Polliver was well out of range. Poor timing from Fraser.
Polliver swats away the attempt to clinch by Fraser.
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.
Fraser gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fraser tries to clinch up.
Polliver is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fraser displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Polliver.
Polliver takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fraser wants to clinch
and Polliver counters with a right hand to the body.
Fraser lands the left hand.
Fraser wants to clinch.
Fraser wants to clinch.
Fraser throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Polliver throws a right hand that Fraser ducks under and follows up with a left that Fraser also avoids with ease.
Polliver swinging wilding here.
Fraser lands a head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fraser fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fraser is looking to clinch but Polliver is avoiding it.
Sid Fraser seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Polliver gets a takedown into half guard.
Fraser is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Polliver thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fraser is looking for a sweep. Polliver is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Polliver controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fraser is looking for a sweep. Polliver is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Polliver is trying to work for a kimura but Fraser is defending well.
Polliver wants to take a breather but Fraser is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sid Fraser.
I think Fraser has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sid Fraser!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
61% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Arealius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brenno Penna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arealius comes to the cage accompanied by Ministry Rock. Penna has chosen APOCALYPSE NOW as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
25
190 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
|
172 cm
20
192 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anthony Arealius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brenno Penna!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arealius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arealius throws a looping overhand right but Penna ducks down to avoid it.
Penna misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Penna is defended easily by Arealius.
Penna shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arealius defends it nicely.
Anthony Arealius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brenno Penna.
Penna shoots for a takedown but Arealius saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Penna tries to score a power double leg takedown but Arealius sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Penna somewhat.
Brenno Penna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penna fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Arealius drives through and clinches with Penna against the cage.
Penna is working for takedown but Arealius is calmly controlling the position for now.
Arealius's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Penna shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arealius as he avoids it easily.
Penna looks gassed!
Penna shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arealius sprawls well. Arealius wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Penna gets slowly back to his feet.
Arealius feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Penna's calf.
Arealius connects with a nice looking jab.
Arealius gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Arealius.
Arealius pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Arealius does it's job there.
Penna walks into a stiff left hand from Arealius.
Arealius darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Arealius clinches.
Arealius lands a hook to the side of the head.
Penna wants a takedown.
Arealius leaning his opponent against the cage.
Arealius manages to break the clinch.
Arealius lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arealius scores with a jab to the body.
Arealius digs a good hook to Penna's body.
Arealius works over Penna's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Brenno Penna has been cut.
Arealius instigates a clinch.
Arealius breaks from the clinch.
Arealius darts in and clinches Penna up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Arealius.
Arealius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anthony Arealius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arealius has Penna up against the cage in a clinch.
Arealius breaks from the clinch.
Penna is trying desperately to land a takedown but Arealius is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Penna.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short uppercut from Arealius.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arealius stalling against the cage.
Arealius gets underhooks to prevent Penna's takedown attempt.
Arealius is pushing Penna up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Arealius softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Arealius is pushing Penna up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Arealius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arealius throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Arealius moves into range and clinches up with Penna.
Penna wants a takedown but no success here.
Arealius's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Penna shoots in and drives through. Arealius sprawls well.
Arealius scores with a one two! Penna had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Penna takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Arealius lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A shot to de liver by Arealius. Beautiful body shot.
Arealius scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Penna is defended easily by Arealius.
Arealius is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arealius rushes Penna and presses him up against the cage.
Arealius's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arealius gets caught flat footed, as Penna shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Penna preventing the sweep.
Penna wants to pass the guard but Arealius is keeping the position.
Arealius escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Penna gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Penna advances position into side control!
Arealius is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Penna cracks Arealius with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penna swings around for an armbar but Arealius sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Penna's guard.
Arealius wants to control from the top but Penna keeps moving.
Arealius slips nicely into half guard.
Penna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Penna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arealius content to control rather than advance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Penna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Arealius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brenno Penna's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Arealius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Penna can't get the takedown.
Arealius gets underhooks to prevent Penna's takedown attempt.
Arealius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arealius lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Arealius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Penna moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Penna looks for a takedown but Arealius sprawls well.
Anthony Arealius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brenno Penna.
Arealius lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Arealius throws a leg kick which misses Penna's front leg but catches the back leg as Penna tries to avoid it.
Arealius closes the distance and clinches.
Arealius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arealius stuffs the takedown attempt from Penna. Penna gets slowly back to his feet.
Arealius fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Penna fails with a takedown attempt.
Arealius moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arealius fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Penna looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anthony Arealius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arealius connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Arealius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Arealius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Arealius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arealius connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Penna on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Arealius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck for Penna with that takedown attempt.
Arealius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arealius lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Arealius stuffs the takedown attempt from Penna. Penna gets slowly back to his feet.
Arealius fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Penna.
Arealius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Penna can do to turn this around?
Arealius lands a jab.
Arealius moves into range and connects with a jab.
Penna shoots in for a takedown but Arealius shows good takedown defense.
Arealius rushes Penna and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arealius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Arealius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arealius throws a series of punches but Penna moves out of range.
Penna fails to land the takedown.
Arealius rushes Penna and presses him up against the cage.
Arealius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arealius lands a nice looking body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Penna.
Arealius fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Penna is defended easily by Arealius.
Arealius fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Penna shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arealius defends it nicely.
Penna has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arealius scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Penna is looking to clinch but Arealius is avoiding it.
Penna closes the distance and clinches up with Arealius, looking for a takedown. Penna pushes Arealius against the cage but Arealius circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Arealius scores with a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Arealius.
Arealius throws a quick inside leg kick.
Penna tries to keep at a distance but Arealius has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Arealius.
Penna jumps guard but Arealius stands there with Penna around his waist. Penna gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Arealius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arealius connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Penna momentarily.
Penna fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Arealius moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Penna.
Penna takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arealius scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Arealius finds it's way through Penna's defenses.
Penna drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Penna is trying to get an arm triangle but Arealius is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penna is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Arealius is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Penna looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You can see the frustration on Arealius's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Arealius dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brenno Penna's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Penna throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arealius's waist but Arealius gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Penna off to one side.
Penna fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Arealius lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Arealius moves into the clinch successfully.
A left hand lands to the body for Arealius.
Penna has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Arealius breaks from the clinch.
Penna shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arealius defends it nicely.
Anthony Arealius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brenno Penna.
Arealius throws a one two combo.
Penna takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Arealius moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Arealius bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Arealius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Penna moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donk. Arealius catches Penna right on the button with a cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Penna fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Penna shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arealius has closed the distance and engaged Penna in a clinch.
Penna fails to pull guard.
Arealius breaks from the clinch.
Penna shoots in for a takedown but Arealius shows good takedown defense.
Penna drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Arealius stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Arealius lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Arealius fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Penna on the side of the head.
Arealius works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Arealius lands with an uppercut that bounces Penna off the cage and back into rage.
Arealius pushes Penna up against the cage in a clinch.
Arealius lands a nice uppercut.
Arealius breaks from the clinch.
Arealius defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Penna.
Arealius scores with a hook to the body. Penna takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Arealius pushes Penna up against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Arealius - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Arealius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Penna shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arealius sprawls well. Arealius wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Penna gets slowly back to his feet.
Anthony Arealius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arealius stalks Penna and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Penna's face. Penna staggers backwards, shaken.
Penna tries to keep at a distance but Arealius has taken the fight into the clinch.
Arealius's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circle momentarily. Arealius darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Penna is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arealius sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Penna takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arealius cracks Penna with a good jab.
Arealius throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arealius gets a clinch.
The referee calls for Arealius to work.
Arealius prevents the takedown attempt.
Arealius breaks the clinch.
Penna shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arealius as he jumps to the side.
Penna takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arealius throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Penna.
Arealius cracks Penna with a good jab.
Penna takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Arealius clinches up against the cage.
Penna jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Arealius walks away with a smile on his face. Penna gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Arealius lands a head shot.
A right-left combo lands from Arealius.
Arealius leaves Penna with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Arealius changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Arealius looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arealius throws a good cross that connects.
Arealius lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Donk. Arealius catches Penna right on the button with a cross.
Arealius clinches up against the cage.
Brenno Penna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arealius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arealius delivers a nice body kick.
Arealius lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Penna shoots in looking for a takedown. Arealius tries to sprawl out of it but Penna keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arealius manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Arealius.
Arealius lands a jab-cross combination.
Arealius cracks Penna with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Arealius slaps away a takedown attempt from Penna, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Penna takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Arealius cracks Penna with an open hand slap.
Arealius scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Arealius ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Arealius rushes Penna and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arealius is struggling to control the position.
Arealius gets underhooks to prevent Penna's takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arealius manages to break the clinch.
Arealius closes the distance and pushes Penna back into the cage.
Penna tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Arealius just stands there and leans against the cage.
Penna drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Arealius showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Arealius, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:25
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Arealius!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gianfranco Zola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heliodoro Zuberi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zola comes to the cage accompanied by Balls to the Wall. Gianfranco Zola has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 163 cm
25
142 lbs
16 - 3 - 0 |
|
160 cm
20
140 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Good chin |
|
ADCC Champion
Basic striking
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gianfranco Zola!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heliodoro Zuberi!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuberi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zuberi lands in his opponent's guard.
Zuberi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zuberi throws and elbow that misses. Zola uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zuberi's guard. Nice move by Zola!
Zuberi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zola moves into full guard.
Zola escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zuberi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zola keeping full guard, as Zuberi tries to pass.
Zola trying to strike off his back.
Zuberi postures up.
Zuberi throws a big right hand that misses.
Zuberi stopping the sweep attempt from Zola.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuberi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zuberi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zola has momentary wrist control but Zuberi slips an elbow through the middle.
Zola avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zuberi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zola trying to control the position.
Zuberi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zuberi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zuberi is one step ahead there.
Zuberi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zuberi chips away with some ground and pound.
Zola looking to control.
Zuberi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuberi postures up and lands a big shot to Zola's brow.
Zuberi has gone for a leg lock! Zola slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zuberi's guard.
Zuberi looking for a guillotine here but Zola defends easily.
Zuberi looks gassed!
Zuberi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zola wants to pass the guard but Zuberi is keeping the position.
Zuberi looking for a guillotine here but Zola defends easily.
Zuberi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Zola uses it to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuberi is looking for a sweep.
Zola controls the position from side control.
Zuberi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Zola looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zuberi wants to improve his position but Zola is controlling well.
That's four 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.
Zola is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zola moves into full mount! Zuberi won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zuberi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zola has isolated one of Zuberi's arms. Zuberi looking to fight him off but Zola twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gianfranco Zola!
Gianfranco Zola retains his bantamweight title!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
50% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
