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Holy Grail 39 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George St Pound (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clyde Horton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Horton has chosen Walk by Pantera as his entrance music. Clyde Horton is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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195 lbs
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199 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George St Pound!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Clyde Horton!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pound misses with a body shot.
Horton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
St Pound shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Horton as he jumps to the side.
A left and a right from Horton both land. Nice combination.
It looks like George St Pound has been cut.
Horton doesn't manage to clinch there - St Pound circles away.
St Pound keeps the fight on the outside.
Horton fails in his attempt to clinch.
St Pound throws a shot from downtown. Horton moves away and avoids it.
St Pound fails to land the takedown.
Horton wants to clinch.
George St Pound seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from St Pound finds it's target.
Nice jab there from Horton.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Pound thows a left - swing and a miss!
St Pound misses with a straight left.
St Pound fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Horton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Horton tries to clinch up.
St Pound punishes Horton's body with a nice straight punch.
Horton wants to clinch up but St Pound keeps it at a distance.
St Pound looks to land a left hand but Horton moved out of range nicely.
St Pound shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Horton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Horton keeping full guard, as St Pound tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pound works over Horton with some ground and pound from guard.
St Pound knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Horton on the ground.
St Pound distracts Horton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Horton is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Horton looks gassed!
St Pound wants to get back to striking at distance but Horton won't allow it.
St Pound tries to circle away but Horton has him pinned against the cage.
Horton swings wildly with an uppercut but St Pound uses good head movement to avoid it.
St Pound wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
St Pound has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
St Pound tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George St Pound. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by St Pound as Horton tries to tie him up.
Horton scores with a hook to the body.
St Pound is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Horton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horton tries to clinch up but St Pound circles away and keeps his distance.
St Pound misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pound works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
St Pound avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horton ducks under a wild hook from St Pound.
Horton lands a jab-cross combination.
Horton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but St Pound paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Horton fails with an attempt to clinch.
St Pound uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Horton has time to react.
Clyde Horton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good standup being displayed there by St Pound as he connects with a hook.
Horton is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horton blocks a jab.
Horton is still on wobbly legs! Can St Pound finish him?
Horton blocks a jab.
St Pound throws a jab but it's blocked by Horton.
St Pound fails with the takedown.
St Pound throws a lazy right hand but Horton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Horton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horton seems to have recovered his senses.
St Pound tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horton was well out of range. Poor timing from St Pound.
St Pound throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Horton lands a two punch combo.
St Pound takes a swing at Horton's ribcage but misses.
Horton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Horton wants it to stay on the feet.
Horton fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pound avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
St Pound steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Horton. That one must have hurt.
St Pound tries to clinch there but Horton circles away.
Horton gets a clinch.
Horton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Horton connects with a knee to the head.
Horton has St Pound pressed against the cage, preventing St Pound from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
St Pound looking for a takedown.
Horton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Horton doesn't manage to clinch there - St Pound circles away.
Horton blocks a jab.
Horton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as St Pound backs up against the cage.
Horton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Horton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Horton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Horton connects with a good right hand that stumbles St Pound. St Pound circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Horton tries to bum rush St Pound with a series of wild strikes but St Pound uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
St Pound scores with a nice strike.
St Pound tries to score a power double leg takedown but Horton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten St Pound somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton fails with an attempt to clinch.
St Pound throws a jab but it's blocked by Horton.
St Pound throws a looping overhand right but Horton ducks down to avoid it.
St Pound shoots in for a takedown but Horton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
St Pound avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
St Pound jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Horton rushes St Pound and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on St Pound's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Horton is pushing St Pound up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Horton breaks the clinch.
Horton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Horton defending well as St Pound loads up on a big left hand.
Horton is looking to clinch but St Pound is avoiding it.
St Pound fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Horton on the side of the head.
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!
St Pound misses with a wild combination.
Horton cracks St Pound with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Clyde Horton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on George St Pound's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
St Pound circles away from the clinch attempt.
Horton moves in looking to clinch but St Pound pushes him off.
St Pound scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Horton sneaks out the side door and pushes St Pound away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
St Pound throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horton tries to clinch but St Pound moves out of range.
St Pound shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
St Pound tries to stand but can't do so whilst Horton controls his leg.
St Pound wants to lay and pray for a moment but Horton keeps working.
Horton is trying to stand.
St Pound working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
St Pound is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horton pushes St Pound off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton takes one on the button.
St Pound misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from St Pound.
St Pound shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
St Pound keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Horton's head.
St Pound cracks Horton with a solid left hand.
St Pound working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
St Pound working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
St Pound postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
St Pound working some strikes from top position.
St Pound has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
St Pound throwing strikes but missing.
Horton pushes St Pound off and gets back to his feet.
St Pound takes a kick to the side of the head.
Clyde Horton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pound ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
St Pound shoots for a double leg takedown but Horton sprawls well. He's pushed St Pound's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
St Pound misses with an uppercut.
Horton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
St Pound is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Horton tries to clinch up but St Pound circles away and keeps his distance.
Horton slips a jab and a cross from St Pound.
St Pound misses with a looping left.
Horton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Horton fails with an attempt to clinch.
St Pound connects with a good right hand that stumbles Horton. Horton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
St Pound loads up on a big right hand but Horton slips the punch.
St Pound misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horton scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice straight punches there by Horton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Horton.
St Pound lands a lovely overhand right.
Horton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as St Pound throws out the jab.
St Pound throws a hook to the side of Horton's head but Horton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Horton lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton stuffs the takedown.
Horton wants to clinch up but St Pound keeps it at a distance.
Horton lets loose with a powerful body kick. St Pound will feel that in the morning.
Horton ducks right into an uppercut from St Pound.
Horton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but St Pound paws at him with a jab and circles away.
St Pound throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Horton on the side of the head.
St Pound tries for a takedown but Horton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George St Pound. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Pound fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Horton manages to avoid it.
Horton staying out of range there.
St Pound just misses with a punch to the body.
Horton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
St Pound scores with a punch to the head.
Horton wants to clinch up but St Pound keeps it at a distance.
St Pound throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horton tries to clinch but St Pound moves out of range.
Horton dodges the punch combination from St Pound.
Horton drives through and clinches with St Pound against the cage.
Horton manages to break the clinch.
Horton staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton moves out of range of the strikes.
Horton moves in looking to clinch but St Pound pushes him off.
St Pound fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck St Pound on the side of the head.
Horton moves in looking to clinch but St Pound pushes him off.
Horton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Horton has St Pound pressed against the cage, preventing St Pound from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Horton prevents St Pound from breaking the clinch.
St Pound is looking to break free of the clinch but Horton has double underhooks.
St Pound breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
St Pound moves into the clinch.
Horton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from St Pound misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Pound shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Horton but Horton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
St Pound misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
St Pound misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George St Pound dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on George St Pound'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. This is the final round!
Horton moves into the clinch.
St Pound drops down looking for an ankle pick but Horton pulls his leg out and moves away.
St Pound shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Horton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
St Pound throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
St Pound is looking to work some ground and pound but Horton has wrist control.
St Pound lands a couple of decent looking shots.
St Pound throwing strikes but missing.
Horton pushes St Pound off and gets back to his feet.
Horton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but St Pound circles away quickly and effectively.
Horton keeps the fight on the outside.
St Pound getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
St Pound throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Horton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from St Pound misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pound lands with a cross.
St Pound shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Horton pinned against the cage. Horton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clyde Horton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
St Pound keeps the fight on the outside.
Horton tries to clinch but St Pound moves out of range.
Horton misses with a double jab.
Horton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from St Pound.
Horton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horton clinches with his opponent.
St Pound has Horton pressed against the cage, preventing Horton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
St Pound wants to break free but Horton has control.
St Pound wants to get back to striking at distance but Horton won't allow it.
Horton prevents St Pound from breaking the clinch.
St Pound breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
St Pound swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Horton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from St Pound.
St Pound lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horton needs to keep his hands up - St Pound had a free shot at his head there.
St Pound shoots for a takedown but Horton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George St Pound. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Horton.
Horton lands a high kick!
St Pound looks to land a right hand but Horton moved out of range.
Horton shoots in but no luck this time.
St Pound works the jab nicely.
St Pound throws a shot from downtown. Horton moves away and avoids it.
St Pound with a nice cross.
St Pound looks for a takedown but Horton sprawls well.
St Pound takes a head kick and keeps coming.
St Pound tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
St Pound is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
St Pound throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Horton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
St Pound throws a body punch but Horton moves out of range.
St Pound swings and misses with a hook to the body.
St Pound circles away from the clinch attempt.
Horton is looking to clinch.
St Pound misses with an uppercut. Horton saw that one coming.
Horton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton wants to clinch.
Horton moves in looking to clinch but St Pound pushes him off.
St Pound misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from St Pound is defended easily by Horton.
Horton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fighters circling - St Pound throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
St Pound scores with a jab. Horton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
St Pound avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
St Pound ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Horton moves away.
St Pound throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Horton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Horton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches St Pound on the side of the head.
Horton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from St Pound misses.
St Pound misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horton closes the distance looking to clinch
and St Pound counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pound avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horton slips a jab and a cross from St Pound.
The fight stays on the outside here - Horton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
St Pound rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Horton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A shot to de liver by Horton. Beautiful body shot.
St Pound digs a good hook to Horton's body.
St Pound scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
St Pound misses with a takedown attempt - Horton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horton tries to clinch up but St Pound circles away and keeps his distance.
St Pound will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Horton staying out of range there.
St Pound drives through and clinches with Horton against the cage.
St Pound escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horton tries to clinch up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to George St Pound.
I think St Pound 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... George St Pound!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Even Steven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernard Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica-Enter Sandman. Jones is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ludacris - Move Bitch. Even Steven has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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201 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Even Steven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bernard Jones!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones scores with a hook.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steven takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Steven wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Steven shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jones is trying to defend but Steven finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jones wants to control but Steven is keeping busy.
Steven is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Jones wants to improve his position but Steven is controlling well.
Steven maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Jones could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Steven has cracked it and Jones is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Steven!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Even Steven!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dog Alpha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Animal del Mexico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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175 lbs
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178 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dog Alpha!
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, Animal del Mexico!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
del Mexico fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alpha keeps the fight on the outside.
del Mexico tries to clinch but Alpha is having none of it.
Alpha circles away from the clinch attempt.
del Mexico throws a sloppy head kick and Alpha moves out of range easily.
Alpha keeps the fight on the outside.
Alpha looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for del Mexico!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if del Mexico can do anything to dispel that myth.
del Mexico is squirming around, avoiding Alpha's attempts to control the action.
Alpha thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
del Mexico really wants to buck Alpha off and get back to his feet.
Alpha takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
del Mexico is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
del Mexico blocking the ground and pound.
Alpha controlling the pace for now.
Alpha's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Alpha looking to control but del Mexico is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Alpha goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now del Mexico is on top in guard.
del Mexico tries to stand but Alpha is controlling from the bottom.
Alpha pulls del Mexico in close to prevent any damage.
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.
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.
del Mexico gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alpha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
del Mexico tries to clinch but Alpha is having none of it.
Alpha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dog Alpha dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Alpha shoots for a double leg takedown but del Mexico sprawls well. He's pushed Alpha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - del Mexico looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Animal del Mexico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alpha circles away from the clinch attempt.
del Mexico tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alpha swats away the attempt to clinch by del Mexico.
del Mexico tries to clinch but Alpha is having none of it.
del Mexico moves in looking to clinch but Alpha pushes him off.
del Mexico throws a sloppy head kick and Alpha moves out of range easily.
del Mexico tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alpha misses with a takedown attempt - del Mexico sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dog Alpha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alpha feints and as del Mexico raises his hands in defense, Alpha changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alpha wants to control from the top but del Mexico keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alpha looking to pass the guard.
Alpha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
del Mexico avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alpha missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
del Mexico avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alpha seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
del Mexico is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
del Mexico is looking to clinch but Alpha is avoiding it.
del Mexico fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alpha keeps the fight on the outside.
Alpha shoots in and bounces del Mexico off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
del Mexico pushes Alpha off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Alpha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from del Mexico. No joy for Alpha on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dog Alpha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
del Mexico is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from del Mexico.
del Mexico tries to clinch there but Alpha circles away.
del Mexico pulls out of a head kick attempt.
del Mexico tries to close the distance and clinch but Alpha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alpha shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Alpha dominating with strikes here.
Alpha controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
del Mexico in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Alpha looking to control but del Mexico is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alpha controlling the position easily from mount.
Alpha looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dog Alpha dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
del Mexico is looking to clinch but Alpha is avoiding it.
Alpha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but del Mexico was well out of range. Poor timing from Alpha.
del Mexico takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alpha throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
del Mexico tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
del Mexico tries to clinch but Alpha moves out of range.
Alpha scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
del Mexico wants to get back to his feet but Alpha drags him back down.
Alpha happy to just control the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alpha wants to lay and pray for a moment but del Mexico keeps working.
del Mexico dodges the ground and pound from Alpha.
Alpha trying to control the action but del Mexico is working from the bottom.
del Mexico wants to get back to his feet.
Dog Alpha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Alpha controlling the position.
Alpha seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down del Mexico for as long as he can get away with.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Dog Alpha just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
A punch combination from Alpha misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
del Mexico is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
del Mexico wants to clinch up but Alpha keeps it at a distance.
Alpha fails to land the takedown.
Alpha bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps del Mexico's head backwards.
del Mexico moves in looking to clinch but Alpha pushes him off.
del Mexico moves in looking to clinch but Alpha pushes him off.
del Mexico tries to clinch up but Alpha circles away and keeps his distance.
del Mexico tries to clinch but Alpha is having none of it.
del Mexico displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alpha.
del Mexico tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alpha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
del Mexico tries to clinch up but Alpha circles away and keeps his distance.
del Mexico tries to clinch there but Alpha circles away.
Animal del Mexico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alpha shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in del Mexico's guard.
del Mexico can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alpha controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alpha trying to control but del Mexico is working from the bottom.
Dog Alpha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alpha stays in close to del Mexico's body and controls the position.
Animal del Mexico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dog Alpha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alpha has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dog Alpha!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jairo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dolly Parton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parton comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 9 to 5 by Dolly Parton kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Jairo Souza has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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182 lbs
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25
179 lbs
8 - 3 - 1 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jairo Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dolly Parton!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Parton remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Souza stops Parton from passing to mount.
Souza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Parton controlling from side mount.
Let's hope that Parton has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Souza is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Souza is being controlled here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza is trying to improve his position.
Parton taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Souza's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Souza is trying to escape the position but Parton is controlling the position.
Souza is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here as Parton stalls from top position.
Souza is trying to control Parton's posture but Parton avoids it.
Parton tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Parton is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Souza is trying to get back to half guard.
Souza manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Parton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Souza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Parton tries to kick Souza off but Souza keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Souza is looking for a kimura here.
Parton looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Parton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Souza tries to avoid it but Parton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Souza to the ground. Souza escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Parton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parton trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Souza working for a triangle but Parton defends it easily.
Souza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Parton is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Parton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Parton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Souza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Souza punching to the body, from the bottom.
Souza wants to sweep but no luck.
Parton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parton trying to control but Souza is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dolly Parton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Parton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Souza tries to avoid it but Parton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Souza to the ground. Souza escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Good exchange - Souza coming out on top.
Parton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Souza pinned against the cage. Souza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Parton misses with a takedown attempt - Souza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jairo Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dolly Parton.
Parton fails with a takedown attempt.
Parton blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Souza wants it to stay on the feet.
Parton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Souza looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Souza misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Parton trying to control the position but Souza is working away.
Souza manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parton drops an elbow to the side of Souza's head.
Parton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Parton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Souza won't allow Parton to pass to mount.
Parton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Souza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Parton is breathing heavily.
Souza is trying to get back to full guard.
Parton trying to control the pace.
Souza makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Souza.
Parton trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parton is working Souza over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Souza had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Parton is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Souza Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Parton's back instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parton controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Parton looking very determined here, making life difficult for Souza.
Parton controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Souza is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Parton defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Parton is trying to stand back up.
Parton is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Souza off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Parton wants to get back to his feet.
Souza working for the choke.
Souza is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Parton trying to get back to his feet but Souza is in full control for now.
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.
Parton is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Souza is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Parton knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Parton for a finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parton holding both Souza 's hands and preventing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jairo Souza dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Souza gets caught flat footed, as Parton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Souza keeping moving, preventing Parton from controlling successfully.
Souza looking for a guillotine here but Parton defends easily.
Souza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Souza looking for a guillotine here but Parton defends easily.
Souza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Parton defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Parton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza keeping full guard, as Parton tries to pass.
Parton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Parton tries to free his leg and advance position but Souza is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Parton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Souza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Parton tries to free his leg and advance position but Souza is retaining full guard.
Parton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Parton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Parton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Souza is keeping the position for now.
Parton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Souza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Parton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Parton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Souza looking for subs off his back but Parton has passed one foot through into half guard.
Parton not doing much here.
Dolly Parton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Souza wants to sweep but Parton has passed to side control!
A lull in the action here.
Despite being in the dominant position, Dolly Parton just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Parton gets the takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parton moves into full mount!
Parton controlling the pace for now.
Souza sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Parton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Parton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Souza wants to improve his position but Parton is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Parton in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dolly Parton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Parton 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dolly Parton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DuDu EdU (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conrado Headbenze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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213 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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218 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, DuDu EdU!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Conrado Headbenze!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
EdU Rushes Headbenze and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Headbenze is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. EdU Piles on the pressure and Headbenze crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DuDu EdU!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Stglitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorje Slayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Slayer's choice of entrance music: Otep - Battle Ready. Jorje Slayer is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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, Hugo Stglitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorje Slayer!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stglitz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slayer doesn't seem bothered though.
No joy there for Stglitz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stglitz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stglitz throws a series of punches but Slayer moves out of range.
Stglitz lands with a straight right. Slayer didn't see that one coming.
Stglitz throws a right hand that Slayer ducks under and follows up with a left that Slayer also avoids with ease.
Stglitz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stglitz misses with a two punch combination.
Stglitz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stglitz misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Stglitz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stglitz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Stglitz.
Slayer scores with a takedown into Stglitz's guard.
Stglitz 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slayer drops back looking for a leg! Stglitz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stglitz manages to kick Slayer off! Slayer jumps back into Stglitz's guard.
Slayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stglitz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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.
Slayer wants to pass the guard but Stglitz is keeping the position.
Stglitz trying to control the position.
Slayer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Slayer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stglitz dives on top into guard.
Stglitz wants to get up but he can't break Slayer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Slayer wants to improve his position but instead Stglitz has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stglitz slows the pace down in half guard.
Stglitz passes the guard and advances to mount!
Slayer is looking to improve his position but Stglitz isn't that keen on the idea.
Stglitz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Slayer is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Slayer tries to reverse the position but Stglitz maintains control.
Stglitz looking to control but Slayer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slayer is looking to get to half guard.
Stglitz tries to control but Slayer wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Stglitz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stglitz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Slayer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stglitz.
Stglitz scores with a hook to the body. Slayer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Slayer moves out of range of the strikes.
Good work by Slayer as he checks the leg kick.
Slayer misses with a combination
and Stglitz counters with a nice uppercut.
Stglitz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slayer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stglitz throws a combination. Slayer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stglitz swings for the body but Slayer moves out of range.
A combination from Stglitz does no damage.
Stglitz throws a solid leg kick but Slayer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stglitz.
Slayer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stglitz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Slayer thinking.
Slayer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stglitz as he avoids it easily.
Stglitz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hugo Stglitz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stglitz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slayer circles away quickly and effectively.
Stglitz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stglitz misses with a combination
and Slayer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
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.
Stglitz gets caught flat footed, as Slayer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Slayer throwing strikes from guard but Stglitz blocks nicely.
Slayer prevents Stglitz from getting back to his feet.
Slayer works over Stglitz with some ground and pound from guard.
Slayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Stglitz has wrist control.
Slayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stglitz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Slayer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Slayer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stglitz has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stglitz dodges the ground and pound from Slayer.
Slayer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stglitz, who protects the arm well.
Slayer is breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Stglitz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stglitz avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Slayer.
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.
Slayer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stglitz can't do much from the bottom here.
Stglitz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Slayer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Slayer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Slayer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stglitz, who protects the arm well.
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 Hugo Stglitz will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Stglitz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Slayer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Stglitz's guard now.
Slayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stglitz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slayer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stglitz dives on top into guard.
Stglitz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Stglitz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Slayer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stglitz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stglitz throws a series of punches but Slayer avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stglitz misses with a few strikes there.
Stglitz throws and low kick but Slayer moves out of range easily.
Stglitz misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Stglitz misses.
Slayer shoots in and drives through. Stglitz sprawls well.
Slayer misses with a takedown
and Stglitz counters with a one-two to the body.
Stglitz throws a right hand that Slayer ducks under and follows up with a left that Slayer also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Slayer drives through and clinches with Stglitz against the cage.
Slayer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stglitz smiles and moves away.
Hugo Stglitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorje Slayer.
Slayer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stglitz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slayer circles away quickly and effectively.
Slayer has his takedown stuffed
and Stglitz counters with a one-two to the body.
Stglitz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Slayer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stglitz takes a swing at Slayer's ribcage but misses.
Hugo Stglitz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stglitz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stglitz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slayer.
Stglitz is looking to wear down Slayer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stglitz lands a nice shot that snaps Slayer's head back.
Stglitz lands with an uppercut that bounces Slayer off the cage and back into rage.
Stglitz cracks a nice hook into Slayer's ribs.
Stglitz misses with a double jab
and Slayer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stglitz has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Slayer off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Stglitz throws a low kick but Slayer avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stglitz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stglitz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stglitz scores with a jab to the body.
Stglitz throws a right and a left that Slayer avoids nicely.
A nice combination there by Stglitz.
Stglitz misses with a series of wild punches.
Stglitz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jorje Slayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stglitz lands a with a good body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hugo Stglitz.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stglitz, 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Stglitz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Krieger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krieger's entrance music is Ramstein - Feuer Frei. A fine choice. Stefan Krieger has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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289 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stefan Krieger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rickson Machado!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Machado with that takedown attempt.
Machado closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Machado throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krieger.
Machado pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machado drops Krieger with a left right combo! Machado follows him down to the ground into side control.
It looks like Stefan Krieger has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machado tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Krieger is trying to work for a sweep but Machado has mounted him!
Machado sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Machado takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Krieger is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Machado can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Krieger is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
A jab from Machado misses.
Machado shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Krieger sprawls well. Krieger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machado gets slowly back to his feet.
Machado tries to work over Krieger's front leg with a kick but Krieger checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Machado misses the target.
Machado shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Machado performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Krieger kicks Machado off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Machado showed some decent athleticism there.
Machado is trying to work for a kimura but Krieger is defending well.
Machado looks gassed!
Krieger is trying to stand up here but Machado is controlling him well.
Machado moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Krieger.
Krieger is looking to reverse the position.
Machado wants to control but Krieger is keeping him busy.
Krieger is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krieger tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Machado circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machado lands a right hook to the body.
Krieger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Machado finds it's way round the side to connect with Krieger's head.
Krieger ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Machado keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Machado has a takedown stuffed.
Stefan Krieger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Machado.
Machado dives in and grabs Krieger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Krieger pushes down on Machado's head and hops out.
Krieger staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Machado misses the target.
Krieger 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.
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!
Machado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krieger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krieger.
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Krieger is just out of range.
Machado looks for a takedown but Krieger sprawls well.
Krieger ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Krieger takes a jab right on the kisser.
Krieger motions for Machado to come forward. Krieger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Machado staying out of range there.
Krieger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machado swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Krieger does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Krieger takes the fight into the clinch.
Krieger drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Machado gets the underhooks and prevents it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krieger looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Machado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stefan Krieger's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Machado will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Machado has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Krieger finds it's way round the side to connect with Machado's head.
Machado throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Krieger throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Rickson Machado has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machado misses with a combination
and Krieger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Machado thinking.
Krieger misses with a takedown attempt
and Machado counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab from Machado misses.
Machado buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Krieger misses with a series of wild punches.
Krieger slips a jab from Machado.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machado swats away the attempt to clinch by Krieger.
Krieger feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krieger has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Machado is proving hard to escape from.
Machado manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krieger manages to get himself to full guard.
Krieger keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully.
Machado stops Krieger from standing up.
Krieger keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully.
Machado controlling from the top position.
Machado working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machado looking to sit in guard and control but Krieger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Machado is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Machado looking for a guillotine here but Krieger defends easily.
Machado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Machado is trying to keep Krieger in close.
Machado lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Krieger!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado blocks Krieger's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Machado avoids the attempt from Krieger to control.
Krieger sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Machado throwing shots but Krieger is blocking nicely.
Krieger flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Machado wants to take a breather but Krieger is having none of it.
Krieger misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Machado tries to pass the half guard into mount. Krieger knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Krieger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Krieger slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Machado slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Machado is trying to get an arm triangle but Krieger is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krieger keeps working.
Machado tries to move into full mount but can't pass Krieger's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Krieger dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Krieger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krieger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Machado closes the distance and clinches up with Krieger, looking for a takedown. Machado pushes Krieger against the cage but Krieger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Machado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krieger throws out the jab.
Machado keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fighters circle momentarily. Machado darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Krieger moves into the clinch successfully.
Krieger managing to block the knees to the body from Machado.
Krieger tries to circle away but Machado has him pinned against the cage.
Machado breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machado scores with a hook.
Krieger with a lazy takedown attempt
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machado with a jab.
Stefan Krieger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krieger stuffs the takedown attempt from Machado. Machado gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Krieger on the side of the head.
Machado shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stefan Krieger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Machado.
No luck for Machado with that takedown attempt.
Krieger darts in trying to clinch
and Machado counters with a body kick.
Krieger is looking to clinch but Machado is avoiding it.
Krieger is looking to clinch.
Krieger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machado looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Machado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krieger walks into a jab.
Krieger shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Machado is trying to defend but Krieger finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Krieger is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krieger is thwarting Machado's attempts to control the position.
Machado is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Krieger is staying active.
Krieger winds up and cracks Machado with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rickson Machado has got the better of the ground game so far.
Machado tries to get to full guard but Krieger has control of the leg.
Krieger tries to pass to full mount but Machado defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado wants to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Machado throws a right hand that Krieger ducks under and follows up with a left that Krieger also avoids with ease.
Krieger misses with a double jab.
Machado lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Machado throws a big shot that misses.
Krieger swinging wilding here.
Krieger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machado fails to land the takedown.
Machado gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krieger working some strikes from top position.
Machado manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krieger manages to get himself to full guard.
Machado throws a big right hand that misses.
Krieger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Machado doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Machado manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Machado preventing the sweep.
Machado trying to control but Krieger is working from the bottom.
Machado throwing strikes but missing.
Krieger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machado is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rickson Machado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Machado 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickson Machado!
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